Horse Diseases

Canker

Cause
An affection of the hoof caused by un-hygienic conditions, usually associated with dirty, wet stables. May start as thrush on the frog and spread to the sole and even the wall of hoof.

Symptoms
Horse is lame, irritable or sore around the hoof. Offensive discharge.

Canker

Treatment
If neglected it becomes rapidly worse. Though not contagious, every hygienic precaution should be observed to prevent its spread to other animals in the stable. Apply topical antibiotic dressing or strong antiseptic. If horse is in work, use a leather foot protector for the sole.

Capped Hock

Symptoms
A hard or soft swelling on the point of the hock. Caused by an injury, often kicking hard object with point of hock.

Capped Hock

Treatment
If soft, treat with repeated applications of mild blister. If hard, massage with hot vinegar once daily for two weeks and follow up with red blister.

Horse Diseases

Castration

(COMPLICATIONS)

The operation is performed either in the standing or recumbent position. Horse should be without food or water for 24 hours previous to the operation. Oil the sheath before castration and apply white ointment about the purse after the operation. Allow plenty of greenstuff and laxative diet for 2 or 3 days. Do not allow excessive quantities of water to drink during recovery. A complication that may develop commonly is excessive oedematous swelling of the sheath and purse.

Treatment
Cleanse the fingers and open up the incisions in the purse to allow drainage. Massage with white ointment daily. Other complications can occur. See your veterinarian.

Cataract of the Eye

An opacity of the crystalline lens in the center of the eyeball lying deep to the transparent external membrane. The lens becomes cloudy or white. In well established cases the eye is blind and incurable.

Cataract