Hoof Bandage, Hoof Abcess, Soak a Hoof, Hoof Injury
If you deal with horses, mules, donkeys, or ponies, you will eventually have to deal with a hoof injury or hoof abscess. You will need to know how to soak a hoof, and how to apply a bandage that will protect the hoof during 24 hours of running around on rough footing.
These step-by-step illustrated instructions show you the entire process of how to soak a hoof and apply a hoof bandage.
To Soak, or Not To Soak
That is a question for your vet. Sometimes soaking the hoof is appropriate, and sometime's it's best not to soak it at all. When these photos were taken I was treating a hoof abscess (a very painful infection inside the hoof) in the right-hind foot, under the direction of our veterinarian. Whether, or when, to soak, and what kind of poultice or medicine to apply, depends on the problem, and the stage of healing.
Talk to your vet if you do not know what to do from your own experience. I am not recommending soaking or bandaging for any particular problem, only showing how I do it when it's needed. If your veterinarian has directed you to soak a hoof, here's how to go about it.
OK, Let's Meet Our Model
Give your patient a pat and a carrot. They can go enjoy the rest of their day now.
When you check it to see how the bandage is doing, be sure to check the bottom, too. If it wears through it will usually be at the underside of the toe. The rest of the bandage will look shiny and new, but dirt can be getting packed in through a gap at the toe. If you find this happening, check for sharp edges again, and reinforce the toe area better next time.
There you go. Happy Horsekeeping.
Dr Linda
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