Re: RC: hoof puncture comfort Protocol

[DVeritas@aol.com]

Hi,
    Use an all-purpose veterinary poultice dressing called ANIMALINTEX by 
Robinson.  Your vet should be able to get it for you.
    Abcess is a real concern.  A twenty minute soak, twice a day in Epsom 
salts, pad with the above dressing (draws well), slip an Easy Boot over the 
whole thing and be religious about it.
    If your horse does not abcess, things will be better in three or four 
days.  I the lameness does not get better, get some hoof-testers, locate the 
abcess, dig it out and then return to the above protocol.
    Bute and antibiotics as your vet prescribes.

Good Luck,
   Frank.