Anyone's Horse Been Diagnosed With a Keratoma?

[ameliet1971]

My horse needs to be x-rayed for a possible Keratoma.

If anyone has had a horse with one of these tumours, I'd really appreciate some information on the after care treatment and recovery period.

Thanks

Amelie

[Mehitabel]

one of our liveries had one. she had it cut out and was on box rest with a cast for a while until the top of the hoof had grown down enough to support her without cracking further upward. she recovered fine, back into full ridden and competing work.

[Roofio]

JR had 2 small keratomas at both toes on his front feet. One has fallen off (!!) after a yearish of being EP trimmed and the other is well on its way out. They were maybe the size of a 5p peice to begin with.

[ameliet1971]

Thanks Mehitabel and Roofio, although the vet reassured me my lad would make a full recovery if the x-rays showed he did have a Keratoma, it's reassuring to have it confirmed. :)

He's currently being treated for an abcess which the vet thinks may have been caused by a Keratoma. If the abcess is still full of pus on tuesday, I've got to make an appointment for him to be x-rayed at the veterinary hospital.

[countrybumpkin]

my horse had one. I was really really worried about the aneasthetic operation etc etc. It all went well. I was riding on the roads after 4 months & she was winning in the show ring after 12 months. Have since sold her and she remains fit and healthy with no signs / after effects whatsoever.

[ameliet1971]

Good news...

The vet is pleased with how the abcess is draining and has advised to wet poultice just once a day now for another few days and then dry poultice for a further week. If the abcess returns after the hole has been packed, then he's recommended my lad have x-rays to determine whether the abcesses are being caused by a keratoma.

So, fingers crossed everything will turn out fine.:)