The owner was particularly concerned by hoof wall defects – “seedy toe” in the toes of the left hind and right fore feet that weren’t improving.

After a few months of on/off lameness in May 2024 the decision was made to send River for a full lameness workup in an Equine Veterinary hospital. Following radiographs and a CT scan it was discovered that she had osteitis (inflammation and infection) in the medial side of her right fore pedal bone and a loose fragment of bone.

Canker recovery for a thoroughbred with canker in all four feet.

Hoof wall recovery following surgical intervention

Abscess recovery following veterinary intervention to dig it out followed by natural bursting through the heel