1 month Update pic. pg. 4...BAD Injury on new horse! (pic) - Page 4

Sharon Danielson · 10-11-2009, 09:03 PM

What a shock it is to come out and find an ugly injury like that. Rest assured... she WILL heal and thank goodness she missed all the important stuff in her leg! Just follow your vet's instructions. If you have any questions... or if you see the slightest sign of infection, call the vet. We will all pray for speedy healing. Don't worry excessively, you have done a good job taking care of an injury as quick as you could. Good hubby too!

Terry · 10-11-2009, 09:31 PM

You are doing a wonderful job. Her leg is looking so much better already. Keep up the good work!

Horselady44 · 10-12-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 3horses

So today was the day for me to do scab/slough removal. I followed a suggestion on here to soak the area but did it by soaking a towel and wrapping it around the leg for about 2 hours. This pic is after the soaking...

After soaking things loose I took the hose on it with a hard stream and hosed the scab/slough off. I think it worked pretty well. The new flesh looks bumpy like cottage cheese but I'm sure it will be fine when all is said and done.

It all went better than expected and I did it with no help. She was very good for me.

Your doing a great job with her. Its looking alot better. Im glad the soaking helped loosen things up. Makes it alot easier to get the icky stuff off. Your doing a good job. Im glad to hear she was a good girl for you too. Its looking really good. Keep up the great work!

3horses · 10-18-2009, 06:03 PM

Here is the day 19 update for those of you following shiloh's progress. It was in the low 40's today so hosing was not fun. I froze my fingers but did the best I could. It will be warmer in a couple of days when I have to do this again.

Before treatment...

After wet towl wrap, before hosing...

After hosing and sponging...

Today I think I am beginning to see progress. The flap of loose skin is starting to fill in and reattach. That is a sign of progress.

TB's_are_my_thing · 10-18-2009, 09:14 PM

Its looking good! so your only hosing/scrubbing every 3 days right? any specific reason why not every day?

HAYHAYSTABLES · 10-18-2009, 09:19 PM

I just wanted to say im so sorry to hear your horse is hurt! Looks like it is getting better which is a good thing. I am praying for her to get better. I have been looking at your thread everyday i just may not post. What do you think about putting some wonder dust on it for a day. It always works for me! Even on major suff like this

candy4legs · 10-18-2009, 10:17 PM

Its looking really good...if the flap is starting to reattach, progress should start to be more noticeable pretty soon...you're doing a great job with cleaning it...

3horses · 10-19-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TB's_are_my_thing

Its looking good! so your only hosing/scrubbing every 3 days right? any specific reason why not every day?

I was told to clean it every 3 days. The days in between give the wound time to heal and make more rejenerating cells.

Valerie62 · 10-19-2009, 07:14 AM

I've been waiting for an update. So glad to see one. Looks like you're doing a great job. I know it can't be easy getting all that gunk off that leg. I had to deal with a much smaller wound earlier this year on my mare's leg. It took over four months for it to heal completely. It may take yours longer though as it is a much larger area. Keep up the good work! I'll be checking back for more updates.

rivherrat · 10-19-2009, 08:47 PM

Fortunately i have never had to deal with a bad injury like that. Why do you keep having to hose the scab off It wont heal if you just leave the scab on for it to heal? Is it because proud flesh is forming?

3horses · 10-20-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rivherrat

Fortunately i have never had to deal with a bad injury like that. Why do you keep having to hose the scab off It wont heal if you just leave the scab on for it to heal? Is it because proud flesh is forming?

No, I am not having any issues with proud flesh. I was told to remove the scabbing/slough to allow air and the schreiner's wound spray to get to the wound. It stimulates the flesh to create more healing cells to aid in healing.

Terry · 10-20-2009, 08:55 PM

Thanks for continuing to post progress pictures of your mare's leg as it heals. It's looking better each time we see it. Keep up the good work.

rivherrat · 10-21-2009, 06:05 AM

I know it sounds silly , but if i had a scab like that and i picked it off, i can only imagine how much it would hurt. And i think it would be hard for me to inflick more pain on him even though it would be better in the long run. Isn't that the purpose of the scabing to protect it and growing more skin? If i ever have an injury like that i want to know what to do, beside freak out and i think i would pass out !!!

3horses · 10-21-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rivherrat

I know it sounds silly , but if i had a scab like that and i picked it off, i can only imagine how much it would hurt. And i think it would be hard for me to inflick more pain on him even though it would be better in the long run. Isn't that the purpose of the scabing to protect it and growing more skin? If i ever have an injury like that i want to know what to do, beside freak out and i think i would pass out !!!

Shiloh is doing very well with the treatments and doesn't seem to be in much pain. She allows me to wash the scabs off without any major objections. The only reaction is to lift her leg up when it is being hosed. She actually doesn't seem to mind me picking or sponging off the scabs after they are moistened loose.
You'd be amazed what you can do when faced with an injury. You have to do what your horse needs because no one else is going to step in and do it for you.

You might panic at first but you probably won't pass out. Their is no time for that in the face of an emergency. I never thought I could deal with something like this either but you just do it. You do basic first aid, call a vet, and get some knowledgable person to guide you with treatments. The people from Schreiner's are great advisors (thanks to those that suugested them to me). I e-mail them the pics of how it's looking and they tell me whether to continue treatment as is, if it needs cleaned better, etc. Mylissa has been a great advisor. I have talked to her on the phone twice in the beginning and now e-mail her the updated pics.
If you are a parent, that helps also as you probably have already had your share of emergencies with your children.

Arabx · 10-21-2009, 08:12 AM

You are an excellent horse nurse! You have done a great job, it is amazing what you can step up and do isn't it?

3horses · 11-01-2009, 06:00 PM

Well, it's been just over a month since Shiloh skinned her leg. The wound is now making good healing progress. The flap has filled in and pulled together completely. The top is pulling together more each and every day also. I am pleased with the progess so far. Of course, I didn't forget a pic for all of you.

Tobiesmom · 11-05-2009, 10:01 AM

I've been following this thread.... what a great job you are doing - and look how the top of that wound is closing up! It is getting better and better. Good luck and keep posting pics. I bet she is going to have only the smallest of scars when all is said and done. Good luck!

stardust · 11-05-2009, 10:07 AM

It looks great, healing up very nicely.

candy4legs · 11-06-2009, 09:49 AM

Its looking really good...and it really helps when you can see it getting better...those first couple of weeks have you thinking it will never heal, then all of a sudden, you start to see progress, and you can see progress almost every time you work on it...you're doing great...

Valerie62 · 11-06-2009, 10:04 AM

You should be pleased with the progress...you're doing an excellent job! A couple more months and you'll not even know she was injured.

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10-11-2009, 09:03 PM
Sharon Danielson Halter broke Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA. State Posts: 160	What a shock it is to come out and find an ugly injury like that. Rest assured... she WILL heal and thank goodness she missed all the important stuff in her leg! Just follow your vet's instructions. If you have any questions... or if you see the slightest sign of infection, call the vet. We will all pray for speedy healing. Don't worry excessively, you have done a good job taking care of an injury as quick as you could. Good hubby too!

10-11-2009, 09:31 PM
Terry Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 973	You are doing a wonderful job. Her leg is looking so much better already. Keep up the good work! __________________ In loving memory of Roxy - 00-08. RIP my sweet girl. Proud Army Mom.

10-18-2009, 06:03 PM
3horses Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 821	Day 19 Update Here is the day 19 update for those of you following shiloh's progress. It was in the low 40's today so hosing was not fun. I froze my fingers but did the best I could. It will be warmer in a couple of days when I have to do this again. Before treatment... After wet towl wrap, before hosing... After hosing and sponging... Today I think I am beginning to see progress. The flap of loose skin is starting to fill in and reattach. That is a sign of progress. __________________ No mountain is too tall to climb if the first step is belief in oneself.

10-18-2009, 09:14 PM
TB's_are_my_thing Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 172	Its looking good! so your only hosing/scrubbing every 3 days right? any specific reason why not every day?

10-18-2009, 09:19 PM
HAYHAYSTABLES Weanling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: cookeville tennessee Posts: 338	I just wanted to say im so sorry to hear your horse is hurt! Looks like it is getting better which is a good thing. I am praying for her to get better. I have been looking at your thread everyday i just may not post. What do you think about putting some wonder dust on it for a day. It always works for me! Even on major suff like this __________________ www.hayleystables.com living a dream!

10-18-2009, 10:17 PM
candy4legs Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,440	Its looking really good...if the flap is starting to reattach, progress should start to be more noticeable pretty soon...you're doing a great job with cleaning it... __________________ VOTE FOR "DUSTY TRAILS HORSE RESCUE" DAILY IN THE PETFINDER SHELTER CHALLENGE! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

10-19-2009, 07:14 AM
Valerie62 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 782	I've been waiting for an update. So glad to see one. Looks like you're doing a great job. I know it can't be easy getting all that gunk off that leg. I had to deal with a much smaller wound earlier this year on my mare's leg. It took over four months for it to heal completely. It may take yours longer though as it is a much larger area. Keep up the good work! I'll be checking back for more updates. __________________ *There's more to life than horses ----- but NOT much!*

10-19-2009, 08:47 PM
rivherrat Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 255	Fortunately i have never had to deal with a bad injury like that. Why do you keep having to hose the scab off It wont heal if you just leave the scab on for it to heal? Is it because proud flesh is forming?

10-20-2009, 08:55 PM
Terry Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 973	Thanks for continuing to post progress pictures of your mare's leg as it heals. It's looking better each time we see it. Keep up the good work. __________________ In loving memory of Roxy - 00-08. RIP my sweet girl. Proud Army Mom.

10-21-2009, 06:05 AM
rivherrat Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 255	I know it sounds silly , but if i had a scab like that and i picked it off, i can only imagine how much it would hurt. And i think it would be hard for me to inflick more pain on him even though it would be better in the long run. Isn't that the purpose of the scabing to protect it and growing more skin? If i ever have an injury like that i want to know what to do, beside freak out and i think i would pass out !!!

10-21-2009, 08:12 AM
Arabx Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hat Creek Cattle Company Posts: 278	You are an excellent horse nurse! You have done a great job, it is amazing what you can step up and do isn't it? __________________ "I am I because my little dog knows me" - Gertrude Stein

11-01-2009, 06:00 PM
3horses Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 821	1 month update Well, it's been just over a month since Shiloh skinned her leg. The wound is now making good healing progress. The flap has filled in and pulled together completely. The top is pulling together more each and every day also. I am pleased with the progess so far. Of course, I didn't forget a pic for all of you. __________________ No mountain is too tall to climb if the first step is belief in oneself.

11-05-2009, 10:01 AM
Tobiesmom Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 537	I've been following this thread.... what a great job you are doing - and look how the top of that wound is closing up! It is getting better and better. Good luck and keep posting pics. I bet she is going to have only the smallest of scars when all is said and done. Good luck!

11-05-2009, 10:07 AM
stardust Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 173	It looks great, healing up very nicely.

11-06-2009, 09:49 AM
candy4legs Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,440	Its looking really good...and it really helps when you can see it getting better...those first couple of weeks have you thinking it will never heal, then all of a sudden, you start to see progress, and you can see progress almost every time you work on it...you're doing great... __________________ VOTE FOR "DUSTY TRAILS HORSE RESCUE" DAILY IN THE PETFINDER SHELTER CHALLENGE! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

11-06-2009, 10:04 AM
Valerie62 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 782	You should be pleased with the progress...you're doing an excellent job! A couple more months and you'll not even know she was injured. __________________ *There's more to life than horses ----- but NOT much!*