My horse got tangled up and her hoof got infected, I have treated her with the advise of my vet, she seems better but it looks as if her hoof has loosened, That is why I ask. May sound crazy because I have never heard of such a thing and I am almost embarrassed to be asking this but anyone with any knowledge on this please respond! thanks
2006-07-31 00:37:55 · 12 answers · asked by Aunt B 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you are talking about her hoof separating from the hairline I've only seen this once. I was treating a foal who'd been stepped on by his mother, the hoof separation wasn't our big concern, they can grow back, it was infection. Within three days he had massive blood poisoning. If your horses hoof separates have him checked by the farrier and vet. He will most likely need antibiotics do this before he gets an infection don't be rushing to save him later. It's possible if her leg was cut badly it damaged the blood supply to her hoof and the laminae are dying. Horses have recovered from loosing an entire hoof but it requires immediate and long lasting specialty care and take a year or more to grow a new hoof. Please try to head off any problems before they escalate. You may want to look into farrier schools in your area in the event of needing major work. the school I attended did this at a lower cost so the students could learn and the teachers tend to be top of their field. Best of luck to you
2006-07-31 02:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by emily 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you mean by hoof "loosended". However, do have the vet do check ups. That word alone doesn't sound good.
When an injury occurs to the leg, hoof wall or inner tissue, damage occurs. In some cases, cause's the hoof to grow un-naturally. Corrective trimming will also need to be done. The farrier needs to also be up to date on this horse's care.
I would recommend X-rays to be done, if not already. Plus, periodicly x-ray. If the horse is lame for a long period of time. I do recommend to put the horse down if no chance of recovery.
Is the hoof warm to the touch compared to the other's?
Is the hoof wall, frog and heal discolored?
Sensetive to the touch?
What solutions are you using on the hoof wall?
Make sure the horse isn't on too hard of ground with no pebbles/rocks (clean out daily).
About three years back I knew a gal who horse's hoof completly came off due to the infection un-tainable. Needless to say it is one of those things I would never wish to deal with long story short.
2006-07-31 08:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mutchkin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wall of the hoof is just like our toe-nails, we have hooves trimmed because they keep growing. Your horse sounds like it has a really big problem hoof, and I hear what you are saying about vet's advice, I'm hoping that you got the vet out, as this kind of injury would need very careful and intense treatment to ensure the hoof is ok. Make sure that the vet keeps assessing it, and you should be asking your vet the question, not people here. Not really sure what you mean by hoof loosened, guessing you mean part of the wall of the hoof (hard outside bit), serious injury needs the vet to keep re-assessing.
2006-07-31 07:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by mandaroo63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT may and it may not. It depends on where the hoof broke. Everyone has already covered everything there is to say.
Really, you NEED TO TELL THIS TO YOUR VET! AND FARRIER. If they are of no help, find a new vet or an old horse person, THAT YOU KNOW. not ppl on the net. You have no idea if any of us know what the heck were talking about
good luck, oh if your horse is lame, please put him down. there is nothing left in life for him if he has to be cooped up in a stall. then he will pine, and cause him more pain.
once again, good luck. Tell the horse i feel for him
2006-07-31 10:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Horse Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need your vet to look at the hoof, if it is badly
foundered at the hair line, it can fall off like a damaged fingernail, and that's usually deadly to the horse.
Normally the damaged hoof grows back just like our fingernails,
but if the quick is dmaged thewre at the hairline it can be a real problem. You need the professional's opinion.
2006-07-31 11:24:13 · answer #5 · answered by ladders_to_fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Even hoof of bullock grows and one has to reshape it while changing shoes. Why not you ask your vet. He should have this information.
Anyway do not feel embarrassed to ask genuine question for which you do not have answer. Ours is a wonderful community, always ready to answer questions.(You are also a part of it.)
2006-07-31 07:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by KANGO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loosened where the hoof can fall of and up put the beast down. they can easily get infections growing into the hoof and make them lame . sort it fast
2006-07-31 07:45:29 · answer #7 · answered by howie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in fact the hoof is basically a large toe nail it will grow back
2006-07-31 07:41:53 · answer #8 · answered by sam s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes horses hooves grow back just like fingernails. Your horse may need to be seen by a blacksmith.
2006-07-31 09:00:19 · answer #9 · answered by bec7bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hoof will grow, that is why we must keep trimming them.
2006-07-31 07:44:19 · answer #10 · answered by Larry l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋