Athletes Foot Powder?

[JanC]

White Line separation cavity clean - used white lightening gel. Thrush on its way out. However, I now have a dilemma - my darling husband has surprised me with a 2 night romantic break this weeked (doesn't he realise I'm also married to Chrissie??) Routine of into yard for drying off and disinfection will halt whilst I'm away. What about shoving the immaculate, dry fores into Hoofeeze boots and leaving her and her pals out with stacks of hay? Has anyone used athletes foot powder for thrush? Thought I could sprinkle some into the boots to keep hooves really dry....

[GeeJay]

Hi Jan I tried using it when my boy was still shod as he always had a problem with thrush particularly with his back feet. It seemed to improve things a little but never cleared it up completely. However, I wonder if it would be more successful without shoes? It may be worth giving it a go and see how you get on.

[MelanieD]

If its a deep cavity you could pack it with something like gauze soaked in the white lightening. If its not a deep cavity then 2 days without being messed with isn't going to do much harm. I'd leave without boots unless she has to be turned out in them for comfort anyway, horses turned out in boots usually need them off at least once a day and disinfected, could be worse than just mud getting in there.

[JanC]

Dither Dither... Also concerned about being booted for such a long time but have been told by reliable source that Hoofeeze boots are ok for 72 hours if necessary. She doesn't need them for comfort - gallops around field without them like mad thing if the mood takes her! Only footy on rough ground. Have been soaking cotton wool in white lightning last 4 days with clean results. I guess I just don't want to see all our hard work towards clearing up this infection go to waste...

[JanC]

Ps It is a deep cavity and the other fore also has a dirty white line and the start of two small cavities.:rolleyes:

[MelanieD]

Boots should be fine for 72 hours, just not convinced boots would be any better than packing crevices and leaving to it. 2 days really shouldn't make much difference unless you're dealing with really dodgy feet that get infected if left alone for a second.