EquiSearch’s Ask the Vet: Help for a Hoof Abscess

How long should it take a hoof abscess to heal? Dr. Joyce Harman offers advice to a Standardbred gelding's owner in EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.

If these ideas are not helping, more diagnostic tests such as an ultrasound of the foot, a bone scan (scintigraphy), or even an MRI if there is one available in your area can help find the problem. However, in most cases you will not need to go that far down the diagnostic path.

Dr. Joyce Harman is a veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert certified in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic; she is also trained in homeopathy and herbal medicine. Her Harmany Equine Clinic is in northern Virginia. Visit her online shop.

Have you had a similar experience? Chat about it in the EquiSearch.com forum.

Do you have a veterinary or saddle-fit question for Dr. Harman? Send it to asktheexperts@equinetwork.com. Check back for her answers on EquiSearch.com.

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