Foot abscesses have been plaguing us lately. They are scary for the horse, the owner, and us as veterinarians because horses can become very uncomfortable very quickly and we want to know why right now. Sometimes they can be difficult to diagnose definitively in the moment with primary care diagnostics and often times turn into a waiting game, which can be frustrating.
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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.





