South Sound Equine Practice

South Sound Equine Practice Dr Michael Clark provides quality routine and emergency veterinary care for equine patients througho Emergency services are available at all times.
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South Sound Equine Practice is focused on providing high quality veterinary service to equine patients. We aim to build strong doctor-client relationships to allow for the best care and treatment of our patients and peace of mind for their owners. Services include, but are not limited to, routine preventative and wellness care (including power dentistry, lameness and prepurchase exams), reproductive services and neonatal care. Call us today to schedule an appointment!

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WHAT CAUSES HOOF ABSCESSES?

Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean?

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great. (The diagram shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help visualize the structures involved in this process.)

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

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P. O. Box 555
Tenino, WA
98589

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+13603381896

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