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Re: [RC] Bruised Frog - Kristen A FisherIchthammol I believe is the substance she was talking about. You also may want to give him some arnica that helps with bruising - here is a good site for how to administer it orally: http://holistichorsekeeping.com/illness/firstaid.html Kristen ----- Original Message ----- From: "erika p moore" <eekitserika@xxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 8:42 PM Subject: [RC] Bruised Frog my poor Henry has gotten himseld in trouble and bruised the sole of his hoof, most specifically, his frog. He is in a new pasture that we hadnt been able to entirely de-rock, so there are quite a few small, sharp stones unfortunately. he damaged his right fore, and although today was his first day lame, he could hardly stand on it at all. I felt horrible! Of course he and I looked like quite the pair, since a day ago I took him for a walk and an evil chicadee tried to eat him for dinner and he proceded to crush my poor pinky toe.....(I know...I know...respect issues....I have been avidly reading those posts - and we are slowly working on it). But I just thought it was a slightly humorous sight, both of us hobbiling across the yard with major limps :-D I called the vet to ask what I should do and she said, soak in epson salt and warm water. (check) And then get this black goopy stuff and plaster that in his hoof along with cotton balls and wrap with duck tape. (that would be #102 usages for duck tape! :) Now, she was on a cell phone and no matter how many times I asked her, I couldnt clearly understand what the black goopy stuff was called - something that sounded like *eximal*. Does that sound familiar to anyone? SO! My major question is: What have others done for frog bruises? Are there any old time recipe's that seem to work miracles? Plus, how long should I be doing this process? Should I leave this gunk on for a few hours, all day? I dont want to come out to his pasture one day and have his hoof fall off in my hands! And for those who have experienced this before, how long *on average* are we looking at for recovery? I dont want to push him. The vet did say the pain would get worse before it got better. Its all right to give him advil or something, isnt it? I know, I am asking a lot of questions. And I dont expect one person to answer them all! Its just, this is Henry's first injury with me and as a first time mother, I am worried and want to do it right. Get all opinions and options before action. Thanks so much, cause I know I will get great advice from so many of you! Erika and Henry (who is a bit peeved that he cant haul *mom* around anymore) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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