| Ailment: Definition/Symptoms/Causes |
Recommended Product(s) |
| Abscesses |
Ichthammol 20% |
| Allergies/Asthma/COPD |
Wind-Aid |
Bacterial/Fungal Hoof Infection
Hoof Care FAQs |
Sole Pack Medicated Liquid Hoof Dressing
Sole Pack Hoof Packing
Hot Nail
Hoof Freeze |
Bog Spavin
Definition/Symptom: Overproduction of synovial fluid in the joint capsule of the hock.
Caused by: Faulty conformation; strains; sprains resulting from rapid turning and quick stops; deficient nutrition; insufficient levels of vitamins A and D, calcium and phosphorus. |
Doc's Leg Paint |
Bowed Tendons
Definition/Symptom: Tendon damage causing inflammation. Tendonitis involves the inflammation of the tendon only. In tendosynovitis the tendon and the sheath are affected. Swelling and heat indicate new injury.
Caused by: Overexertion; muscular fatigue; misstep |
Cool-Cast
Ice-O-Gel
Doc's Leg Paint |
Bronchial Congestion
Definition/Symptom: When bronchial passages become congested, nasal discharge may be apparent; and horse will have difficulty in breathing
Caused by: Allergies, lack of immunity, seasonal changes and air-borne pollutants. |
Wind-Aid |
Bruised or Sore Hooves
Hoof Care FAQs
Definition/Symptom: A change in gait (choppy, stiffness or a decrease in speed) and limping, or hoof is tender or sensitive to pressure.
Caused by: Running on hard surfaces, frozen or rough ground, rocky terrain, gravel, etc. |
Sole Pack Medicated Liquid Hoof Dressing
Sole Pack Hoof Packing
Hot Nail
Hoof Freeze |
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Bucked Shins
Definition/Symptom: Periostitis, which is the inflammation of the bone covering on the cannon bone. The front of the cannon bone will feel warm.
Caused by: Strenuous physical activity. Continuos exercise will increase lameness and cause a choppy gait. |
Shin-O-Gel
Doc's Leg Paint |
| Cough |
Wind-Aid
Glycerine
Glycerine and Peppermint |
Curbs
Definition/Symptom: Thickening of the plantar tarsal ligament, which starts just under the point of the hock and runs to the head of the cannon bone. An enlargement below the point of the hock can be observed.
Caused by: A rupture due to injury or strain. |
Doc's Leg Paint |
| Gravel |
Ichthammol 20% |
| Hard Hooves |
Sole Pack Medicated Liquid Hoof Dressing
Sole Pack Hoof Packing |
| Incorrect Nail Placement |
Hot Nail |
Osselets
Definition/Symptom: Inflammation of the joint capsule of the fetlock joint is referred to as “green” osselets. When the condition becomes chronic, which results in the abnormal new bone growth, it is termed “true” osselets.
Caused by: Concussion; too-frequent racing of young horses. |
Doc's Leg Paint |
Pop Knee
Definition/Symptom: The acute inflammation of carus (knee) carpitis. New Bone growth will occur when left untreated and the ailment will become chronic.
Caused by: Race horses under heavy training are susceptible if not properly conditioned. Poor conformation can also contribute to the condition. |
Doc's Leg Paint |
Ringbone
Definition/Symptom: Bony enlargements below the fetlock. More common in forelegs.
Caused by: Direct injury, blows and cuts. |
Doc's Leg Paint |
Soft Hooves
Hoof Care FAQs |
Sole Pack Medicated Liquid Hoof Dressing
Sole Pack Hoof Packing
Hot Nail
Hoof Freeze
Venice Turpentine with Brush |
Splints
Definition/Symptom: Hard swelling in the splint bone area.
Caused by: Concussion or direct trauma. Poor conformation and improper diet also contribute. |
Doc's Leg Paint |
Stocking Up (Edema)
Definition/Symptom: Inhibited return of flow of blood in the lower part of legs.
Caused by: Lack of muscular activity, which results in accumulation of fluid. |
Cool-Cast
Ice-O-Gel
Ice-O-Poultice |
Suspensory Ligaments
Definition/Symptom: Occurs in the broad, elasticized band of tissue behind and attached to the lower row of carpal bones and sesamoid bones of the fetlock. Look for swelling, edema, pain and sometimes lameness.
Caused by: Sprain, injury or strain. |
Cool-Cast
Ice-O-Gel
Doc's Leg Paint
Ice-O-Poultice |
Throat Irritation
Definition/Symptom: When bronchial passages become congested, nasal discharge may be apparent; and horse will have difficulty in breathing.
Caused by: Allergies, lack of immunity, seasonal changes and air-borne pollutants. |
Wind-Aid
Glycerine
Glycerine and Peppermint |
Thrush
Definition/Symptom: A dark discharge indicating poor growth and disintegration of the horn of the frog.
Caused by: Bad sanitation and atrophy of the frog contribute to this hoof problem. |
Sole Pack Medicated Liquid Hoof Dressing
Sole Pack Hoof Packing
Hot Nail
Hoof Freeze |
| Weak Hoof Wall |
Sole Pack Medicated Liquid Hoof Dressing
Sole Pack Hoof Packing
S-PAK |
White Line
White Line FAQs |
Sole Pack Medicated Liquid Hoof Dressing
Sole Pack Hoof Packing
Hot Nail
Hoof Freeze |
Wind Puffs
Definition/Symptom: Joint capsule distension with firm swelling (due to fluid) will be noticeable in the fetlock area.
Caused by: Heavy training; making abrupt stops and turns. |
Cool-Cast
Ice-O-Gel
Ice-O-Poultice |
