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OTHER DIAGNOSES CONSIDERED
Other conditions or ailments that might also need to be ruled out by a vet.
Diagnosis
Conditions or ailments that are the cause of a problem that you see - your observation.
Your vet may diagnose
Hoof Pain After Trimming or Shoes Pulled
Summary
Sole soreness after trimming is a common diagnosis in cases where there is no other underlying condition diagnosed, and it is considered "normal" for some horses. It can result from a variety of factors including hoof conformation, depth of sole, sole hardness, pain tolerance, or the amount of change in hoof length.
Horses with a variety of other underlying conditions can be sore after trimming or shoe removal. In cases of simple soft, tender soles, horses feet toughen in a variable period of time. However, if horses are very sore, other conditions should be ruled out with a veterinary lameness exam.
Regardless, horses that are sole sore after trimming or having shoes pulled need a period of rest. Whether additional treatments are needed depend on the severity of the soreness and the underlying cause.
Horses with a variety of other underlying conditions can be sore after trimming or shoe removal. In cases of simple soft, tender soles, horses feet toughen in a variable period of time. However, if horses are very sore, other conditions should be ruled out with a veterinary lameness exam.
Regardless, horses that are sole sore after trimming or having shoes pulled need a period of rest. Whether additional treatments are needed depend on the severity of the soreness and the underlying cause.
my vet's role
Diagnostics Used
These are tests that might be helpful to make this diagnosis or further characterize the condition.
Treatments May Include
These treatments might be used to help resolve or improve this condition.
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PROGNOSIS AND RELEVANT FACTORS
Depends on many factors. In most uncomplicated cases, the prognosis is good.my role
I might observe
You might make these observations when a horse has this condition.
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Skills I Might Need
I might need these skills if my horse has this diagnosis.
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Questions To Ask Your Vet:
- What change in shoeing or shoeing interval do your recommend to prevent this problem?
- Will sole hardeners be of any value?
Prevention
Maintain shoeing or trimming intervals at 8 weeks or at an interval that prevents drastic alteration in length of hoof.
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