Deep Thrush advice please

horse9047 · 10-14-2009, 08:13 AM

My rescue has deep thrush. I am soaking him in epsom salts and warm water as well as using thrush buster. Is there something better for him than what I am doing?

pippy · 10-14-2009, 08:29 AM

The only thing that worked better then Thrush Buster for me, was a handmade concoction the vet made and sold me. I would think if you cleaned and dried the feet, applied Thrush Buster and are able to keep the feet dry, you will see improvement soon. If you don't, I'd consult with your vet and ask if they have something more powerful.

David · 10-14-2009, 09:36 AM

You may also want to consult a qualified farrier. A lot of the thrush I have seen has been due to contracted heels causing a deep and narrow center sulcus of the frog. Medication will help thrush caused by this but the only true cure is a shoeing protocol that helps the heels to expand back to their natural position opening the center sulcus back to a wide shallow shape.

David

horse9047 · 10-14-2009, 01:19 PM

I had my farrier at my barn doing his feet. I started the soakings for him he has been in a clean well bedded stall and turnout. I have been reading about the hows and whys of thrush. This poor little horse has a few issues being addressed his weight is poor his teeth need more work, rain rot digestive problems. He is slowly getting better and the vet has been out to see him and given him care I have never had a horse in all my years with thrush this bad and wondered if there was a better way to treat him so he feels better soon.
Thanks

Comfort · 10-14-2009, 01:26 PM

Dry Cow, works better than anything and easy to use.

recklesshoundog · 10-14-2009, 01:26 PM

The best thing I've found is get the syringes of DRY COW from a farm supply place. Use the tip of the syringe to reach right into the cleft and squeeze it out. It's the latest treament and it works like a dream. Both my farrier and my vet recommend it.

Constant soaking will keep the foot soft and keep the thrush thriving.

CowhorseGal · 10-14-2009, 01:29 PM

One of my rescues had very deep thrush that actually caused an abcess.. the farrier trimmed out around the frong to open it up to allow the frong to stay clean. and we used bleach and kept it dry..
We booted her and soaked her in Apple cider vinegar once a day as well.. she is as good as new..

BarnBum · 10-14-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by horse9047

My rescue has deep thrush. I am soaking him in epsom salts and warm water as well as using thrush buster. Is there something better for him than what I am doing?

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kanoo32 · 10-14-2009, 05:49 PM

I burn it out with iodide crystals, then apply thrush buster......

morgan · 10-14-2009, 09:35 PM

You can also put a wick in the cleft of the frog and heel bulbs. Then soak it with iodine, vinegar, thrush buster or what ever else you use. work well to keep the medication working.

fishing_trex · 10-15-2009, 08:38 AM

You can try soaking in Clean Trax then using White Lightning (which is more difficult to use than ThrushBuster because you need to apply and then "bag" the hoof for the best result). But neither of these damage healthy tissue like ThrushBuster, bleach, etc.

DryCow is an antibiotic, and antibiotics work well if it is a bacterial infection. I buy neosporin and athlete's foot cream (the one with clotrimazole), mix them 50/50, put in a dosing syringe, "inject" them into thrusy areas, and then stuff with cottom balls. This has worked every time for me, even when other products have failed and it won't hurt the horse (deep trush is painful and most thrush products burn when applied to deep thrush). I get both the primary bacterial infection from the thrush and any secondary fungal infections that might be present. And if I buy generics, it's much cheaper than DryCow, Today or Tomorrow (other cattle medications that people use successfully on thrush).

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10-14-2009, 08:13 AM
horse9047 Newborn Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 14	Deep Thrush advice please My rescue has deep thrush. I am soaking him in epsom salts and warm water as well as using thrush buster. Is there something better for him than what I am doing?

10-14-2009, 08:29 AM
pippy Started Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 2,298	The only thing that worked better then Thrush Buster for me, was a handmade concoction the vet made and sold me. I would think if you cleaned and dried the feet, applied Thrush Buster and are able to keep the feet dry, you will see improvement soon. If you don't, I'd consult with your vet and ask if they have something more powerful. __________________ "It's never to late to live happily ever after."

10-14-2009, 09:36 AM
David Long Yearling Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,271	You may also want to consult a qualified farrier. A lot of the thrush I have seen has been due to contracted heels causing a deep and narrow center sulcus of the frog. Medication will help thrush caused by this but the only true cure is a shoeing protocol that helps the heels to expand back to their natural position opening the center sulcus back to a wide shallow shape. David __________________ "If you see your stirrups slap together above the horn, you're probably bucked off". Dave Stamey.

10-14-2009, 01:19 PM
horse9047 Newborn Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 14	thrush I had my farrier at my barn doing his feet. I started the soakings for him he has been in a clean well bedded stall and turnout. I have been reading about the hows and whys of thrush. This poor little horse has a few issues being addressed his weight is poor his teeth need more work, rain rot digestive problems. He is slowly getting better and the vet has been out to see him and given him care I have never had a horse in all my years with thrush this bad and wondered if there was a better way to treat him so he feels better soon. Thanks

10-14-2009, 01:26 PM
Comfort Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Zeiglerville, PA Posts: 61	Dry Cow, works better than anything and easy to use. __________________ Brandy and Southern Comfort. Never owned but always loved.

10-14-2009, 01:26 PM
recklesshoundog Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 3,163	The best thing I've found is get the syringes of DRY COW from a farm supply place. Use the tip of the syringe to reach right into the cleft and squeeze it out. It's the latest treament and it works like a dream. Both my farrier and my vet recommend it. Constant soaking will keep the foot soft and keep the thrush thriving.

10-14-2009, 01:29 PM
CowhorseGal Long Yearling Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,047	One of my rescues had very deep thrush that actually caused an abcess.. the farrier trimmed out around the frong to open it up to allow the frong to stay clean. and we used bleach and kept it dry.. We booted her and soaked her in Apple cider vinegar once a day as well.. she is as good as new.. __________________ Quality Peformance horses with foundation breeding http://blackcanyonpaints.webs.com/

10-14-2009, 05:49 PM
kanoo32 Seasoned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 4,503	I burn it out with iodide crystals, then apply thrush buster...... __________________ "Animals are such agreeable friends--they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms..." --George Eliot In Loving Memory of Spikey...My Best Friend...I Miss You RIP 1988-2009

10-14-2009, 09:35 PM
morgan Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 444	You can also put a wick in the cleft of the frog and heel bulbs. Then soak it with iodine, vinegar, thrush buster or what ever else you use. work well to keep the medication working.

10-15-2009, 08:38 AM
fishing_trex Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,429	You can try soaking in Clean Trax then using White Lightning (which is more difficult to use than ThrushBuster because you need to apply and then "bag" the hoof for the best result). But neither of these damage healthy tissue like ThrushBuster, bleach, etc. DryCow is an antibiotic, and antibiotics work well if it is a bacterial infection. I buy neosporin and athlete's foot cream (the one with clotrimazole), mix them 50/50, put in a dosing syringe, "inject" them into thrusy areas, and then stuff with cottom balls. This has worked every time for me, even when other products have failed and it won't hurt the horse (deep trush is painful and most thrush products burn when applied to deep thrush). I get both the primary bacterial infection from the thrush and any secondary fungal infections that might be present. And if I buy generics, it's much cheaper than DryCow, Today or Tomorrow (other cattle medications that people use successfully on thrush). __________________ -- There are two ways to slide easily through life -- to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways will save you from thinking.