Ridecamp: Re: [RC] further on bleach in puncture wound

> Hi gang: An anonymous guest had some harsh words regarding bleach in the
> foot bath, stating that you shouldn't put something on your horse if you
> wouldn't put it in your eye. Well, I have used hibitane

Just to clarify.....

I did make a comment that the vet schools are teaching not to treat a wound
with anything you wouldn't put in your eye.  However, that comment applies
to soft tissue wounds, ie muscle/flesh wounds.  Abcesses and puncture wounds
in hoofs are a different story.  At CSU, we soak abcessed feet in a strong
betadine and warm water solution---far too strong for a flesh wound, but
works nicely for abcesses and such.  For flesh wounds, CSU strongly advises
saline solutions or betadine diluted to the color of weak tea.

Hope this clarifies things. :-)

Susan G



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