Hoof abcess on new buck?

[mistivydel]

Hey all,

We just got a new young buck a couple of weeks ago and when he came to us his hooves were really overgrown to the point where one of his back hooves was totally lopsided when he walked. It was horrible, and we've been trimming them back to normal and checking his feet regularly since he got here and he's walking so much better.

Today though while trimming one of his back feet I noticed a fairly big lump in between his toes that seemed like it was either bleeding or had been bleeding recently. It didn't seem to hurt him when I tried to touch around it to clean some dirt off. It didn't smell like anything in particular. I didn't try to push on it to see if any pus or anything came out. He hasn't been limping or favoring the foot anymore, he walks and runs normally.

Could this be some kind of abcess as a result of walking lopsided on his overgrown hoof for too long? Should I try and treat it somehow or just let it heal now that he can walk normally?

Thanks!

 

[ksalvagno]

You could always put some coppertox on or soak his foot.

 

[Goatherd]

A very simple, effective and cost effective solution for soaking is bleach and water. One part bleach to twenty parts water. (as per my vet) It will treat a multitude of problems.

 

[ThornyRidgeII]

I would definitely get some foot soaking going on.. or get yourself a bottle of Hoof and Heal at the very least.. another awesome product is Footmaster--- just be careful or you will have purple hands for awhile!!!

 

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