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Discussion on Crumbly Frog
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Shirl
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Posted on Thursday, Nov 20, 2003 - 6:20 pm:
I'm not sure I'm in the correct place, but I am wondering what causes a frog to become 'crumbly'?
We had a big rain last week, and the pen she's in was wet - would that do it? I've put the equvalant of "coppertox" in the creases on either side of frog, when they smell 'icky'. (Only has it on two feet.) However, I hesitate to put on the frog. Right or wrong? Thanks Dr. O. or anyone.
Shirl
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Suzeb
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Posted on Thursday, Nov 20, 2003 - 8:43 pm:
Hello Shirley,
I will take a stab at this. If your horse has been accustomed to some dry weather and some dry footing, it's possible that she is now trying to exfoliate the dried out stuff ready to come off. I wouldn't worry about this too much as it is a natural process for the frog to slough off. The wet or the moisture probably did do this. It is the same as you soaking your feet for calouses. Softens them up for easier removal. If your gal is standing around in manure and urine that is also wet, I would have some cause for concern. Hope this helps. Susan B.
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Shirl
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Posted on Friday, Nov 21, 2003 - 10:19 am:
Thanks Susan, I appreciate your help. Her stall stays very dry, so probably the recent rain, as it was horribly dry prior. Makes good sense. She's had so much hoof/leg problems in the past, I'm a bit anxious when anything seems out of the norm. Thanks again, Shirley
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DrO
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Posted on Friday, Nov 21, 2003 - 6:54 pm:
Hmmm.........one episode of wetness even for a week or two shouldn’t ruin a heathy frog. I am not sure we have a clear picture of what is going on. Perhaps a more thorough description would help. For a description of thrush and better treatment options, see.......To answer the direct question, yes Coppertox can be put on the frog.
DrO
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