Sometimes you have to treat other people's horses then you have to treat your own.
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Nugget - Bob's riding horse |
A bad cut through the ball of the heel on the right hind. |
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A wooden wedge block of wood is taped to the foot to take pressure off the wound and sutures applied. |
Cast applied over the wooden block. |
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Cast applied from the fetlock to the hoof. |
Recovering from the sedation. |
The cast stayed on for three weeks to help the healing process. Stay tuned for the progress pictures.
Prepared By:
Dr. Robert G. Wright, BSc., (Agr.) D.V.M.
Dr. Robert Wright Veterinary Services, Belwood, Ontario
July 2011
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