HOOFix™ Abscess Kit by Plum Shade Farm

Treat your horse's hoof abscess or sore feet while you're waiting for the veterinarian or farrier to arrive. Kit contains everything you need for treatment without the disorganization and chaos that usually ensues. To keep debris away from the hoof, kit includes disposable, padded boot that goes on securely with attached self-fastening strips. Heavy-duty sole of boot protects the hoof during healing while on stall rest. Kit also contains pre-measured Epsom Salt pack (simply add warm water to soak the hoof) a stretch terry band to protect the coronary band, Epsom Salts poultice bags to draw out infection, barrier bags to keep Epsom Salt pack moist, and a 12 cc syringe to add water to treatment bag. Kit includes two rolls of flexible cohesive bandage and a sturdy, handy step-by-step instruction sheet. Tubtrugs are the perfect place to do the presoak, and it's always convenient to have an extra supply of Epsom Salt Poultice on hand. This kit is endorsed by veterinarians and farriers.

Important: Always consult your veterinarian or farrier for advice on hoof treatment.

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• 1 padded boot (sole is 5-1/2" x 6-1/2") with a super heavy-duty sole to cushion and protect the hoof during healing
• 1 pre-measured medical grade Epsom salt soak bag to add to warm water to soak the hoof
• 1 pastern band to protect the sensitive coronary band
• 3 Epsom salt poultice (ESP) pacs to draw out bacteria
• 3 Thick, sturdy barrier bags
• 1 syringe (12 cc) to add water to the ESP pac
• 2 cohesive flexible bandage rolls (4" x 2-1/4 yard)
• 1 Illustrated, detailed step-by-step instruction sheet

Instructions:

Step 1
Pick out hoof. Brush off loose dirt and wash hoof.

Step 2
Empty contents of red Epsom salt soak bag into a bucket containing 1 gallon of very warm water.

Step 3
Soak hoof for 15 minutes.

Step 4
Place white pastern band around horse's coronary band, seam side out, away from horse's leg.

Step 5
Lift horse's hoof and place ESP pac on bottom of hoof.

Step 6
While holding ESP pac on bottom of hoof, place hoof in heavy-duty barrier bag. Fold down top of bag about 2 inches.

Step 7
Secure barrier bag using cohesive flexible bandage. Start bandage around coronary band, wrapping from coronary band to heel and then once around toe area being sure to get some bandage on bottom of hoof. (use approx 1/2 roll).
DO NOT wrap tightly around coronary band.

Step 8
Place hoof in padded boot making sure ESP pac is on bottom of hoof. Fasten self-fastening band closures making certain boot is secure, but not too tight. Note: The ESP pac is designed to split open once in use.

Step 9
Fill syringe with 12 cc warm water. Insert syringe into barrier bag on the inside of the horse's ankle and inject water down to ESP pac. Repeat this process on the other side of the horse's ankle. Rehydrate with 12 cc of warm water once a day.

Important: Horses should not be turned out while wearing boot.