[PechosGoldenChance]

Yea, have to say I agree with those who have suggested to leave it alone now. Why does it seem, to me, that whenever a horse gets a slice like that, or a gash, that it takes them forever to heal? I guess what I'm trying to say is, does anyone know on a cellular level, why it takes horses a while to heal? My guess would be, because it's constantly getting messed with whether just because of the horse being active or what-not...thats not cellular level though, just physical.

 

[Pidge]

if your looking for cheap ways to prevent proud flesh meat tenderizer does work but i would only use it if there is proud flesh forming because it can slow down the healing process.

I would just wash it down every other day and maybe put some neosporin (sp?) on it...ya know the same stuff you put on people cuts lol its a antibiotic and it speeds healing in my experience. So long as it is healing well thats all i would do.

 

[AlabamaHorseMom]

TRI-Care™

I use this on most every scrape and boo boo my boys get. I think its basically neosporin with some benzocain for pain...

Works wonders!

 

[HooverH]

If I called the vet for every injury my horses incurred, I'd be homeless.

There's a mat you can get for your front door that says "My vet drives a Porsche (or it may be Ferrari)...see horse for details." :lol:

 

[QHDragon]

Hmm I have had no trouble with using furazone, I have owned a couple very accident prone horses and used it on all of them with no ill side effects and the cuts always disappeared within a few weeks. I also have used this stuff that I want to say was called "quick silver" or something like that with good results (however it was a leg wound and got my horse's leg wraps all nasty).

I don't really believe in wrapping wounds unless they are like super deep. gushing blood, etc, they need air to help them heal.

 

[qtrhrsecrazy]

https://www.underwoodhorsemedicine.com/index.htm

^ I'd swear my life on that stuff right there. It took this:

And made this only two weeks later:

Within a month it was merely a hairline scab.

I'm with you on the Underwoods... best stuff I've ever seen and used. Why everyone doesn't use it is beyond me - their (and their horses) loss

 

[luvs2ride1979]

I have had great luck using Eclipse Wound Wash and Ointment. It's not cheap, but works VERY well! Eclipse Equine Wound Care

At this point, I'd get some Eclipse goodies and have your vet cut out the proudflesh. Then start back the healing process from scratch.

 

[MacabreMikolaj]

Well, after listening to other people instead of listening to my own instincts, Zierra started developing proud flesh (bulging past the skin, bleeding like a stuck pig with just a touch). I grabbed some Wonder Dust, gave her a puff and just left her.

Today, the wound looks ok - it's eaten back the bulging flesh, and it's finally looking scabbed. I did NOTHING to it today. Just left it alone. I was going to cold hose her, but naturally, Shay-las mom refuses to call a plumber and we currently don't have running water. We will as of tomorrow.

However, her entire leg is swollen again (it wasn't when bandaged). Should I worry? She seems fine - eating and drinking good, not limping.

I'm just going to stop worrying, keep a close eye and let nature take it's course. Which I should have done in the first place.

 

[luvs2ride1979]

If there's heat in the swelling, I'd have the vet out. She might need a course of antibiotics. I would wash the area daily (not scrub it), cold hose if it's swelling, and treat the wound with some triple-a or other topical antibiotic and leave it unwrapped. Keep her outside as much as possible. Movement will help the circulation and air & sun will help kill bacteria that gets on the outside of the wound.

But definitely call the vet if the swelling persists or its hot.

 

[jiblethead]

Havana got two really big gashes on her knees a few years ago. All the way to the bone Anyway I used Furall (probably not right spelling) and it turned out great. It was in the middle of Summer and there were no bugs in it, and I tried to put Vetwrap on but she just rubbed it off. There are scars, but no proud flesh. And the hair is growing back too! The product was by Farnum (spelling again?) Worked great for me, but other people have said it doesm't work so...

 

[MacabreMikolaj]

She already went through a course of long-lasting antibiotics, I'm not overly concerned with infection. The leg is tight and swollen, pretty much what you'd expect from an injury, it was exactly what Justus' leg looked like when she tore it open on the fence (as bad, if not worse then Zierra). Not much heat, just warmish.

We've begun cold hosing her daily as it's gorgeous out.

 

[SmoothFireman]

You should use Schreiners Herbal Solution. It is amazing stuff... you can see it on many websites with tons of pics.. Here is one website that sells it. Most feed stores sell it as well.
www.smartpakequine.com/productclass.aspx?productClassId=5184