Two weeks ago my horse came in very lame on his LF. I gave him few days and bute with no improvement so we had farrier out who supposedly found an abscess and a lot of stuff came out of it (I was at home with a newborn) I have been going out the past week soaking, and packing it with itchhamol. I noticed a slight purple color yesterday show up around the area I was told where the abcsess was (I can't see a hole) so maybe there is some bruising? This is all new to me since I've owned my guy for 7 years he's never had an issue with his feet.
Flash back two months ago a new farrier came off and took a lot of that foot and since then has been ouchy whenever that LF is in an inside circle. Wasn't concerned at the time since I was pregnant but now hoping it's not related...
Anyways how long can abcsess take to heal after they were drained? How long should i keep up the soaking/drain salve?
I feel like I'm going no where and might be time to call the vet but would hate to drop $$ if I just need patience. Today there was no heat and the bruise coloring seem to have gone away. I'm concern it's a different issue because he's worse in the ring sand vs pavement but could be sole pressure.
I attached the photo of what I thought was some bruising.
*mind my spelling and grammar as I'm on phone :!
Flash back two months ago a new farrier came off and took a lot of that foot and since then has been ouchy whenever that LF is in an inside circle. Wasn't concerned at the time since I was pregnant but now hoping it's not related...
Anyways how long can abcsess take to heal after they were drained? How long should i keep up the soaking/drain salve?
I feel like I'm going no where and might be time to call the vet but would hate to drop $$ if I just need patience. Today there was no heat and the bruise coloring seem to have gone away. I'm concern it's a different issue because he's worse in the ring sand vs pavement but could be sole pressure.
I attached the photo of what I thought was some bruising.
*mind my spelling and grammar as I'm on phone :!