Posted by Ray Miller on April 17, 2001 at 11:00:18:
In Reply to: Then what the heck is this? posted by Scott Chaney on April 17, 2001 at 10:03:07:
: Here in Indiana where I shoe, I have been very fortunate to have so few cases of this WLD. But this week, I encountered a case like I have never seen and frankly, could use some help.
: This is an aged thorobred gelding with thin soles, semi-thin walls, underslung heels and too-small-for-his-size feet in general.
: He has been fairly easy to keep comfortable with no real lameness issues.
: Last week when I went for his regualrly scheduled appointment, I saw what at forst appeared like a wall separation at about the 1st nail hole, lateral side, right front. I saw ir was packed with dirt and trhe usual so I went in to dig it out only to find that this thing is huge. There is no tearing of any laminitic tissue or signs of bruising. The laminae simply seems to have lost it's integrity, showing just the small thin dark line between the laminar junctures. The horse shows no signs of discomfort or lameness.
: After exploring the area I assumed I would debride and then patch, and having it continue seemingly forever, I stopped, took some photographs and regrouped.
: I have forwarded the photographs to the site manager and am looking forward to any and all replies. This is a good client and I hate this feeling of being in over my head.
: How would I nail any shoe to this with the wall integrity being basically gone?
: Right now, we are soaking the foot in an iodine solution and packing it with cotton (and iodine) with a Davis boot over that while the horse is turned out.
: I have not seen a case this extreme. according to the tale of the bottom of the foot, it encompasses almost the entire hoof capsule.
: Thank you all very much,
: Scott Chaney
Scott,
How deep is it? Was there any white cheeze looking matter?
You could be dealing with an advance case of WLD that has filled up with dirt and manure.
Just my thinking.
Ray Miller