Treating Rosie's Leg Cut - Daily Care to Avoid Proud Flesh Development

Daily Horse Leg Wound Care: Scrubbing, Treating & Bandaging to Prevent Proud Flesh Rosie injured her leg about two and a half weeks ago, and this is the routine I do every day to keep it clean and stop proud flesh from developing. Horses are prone to developing proud flesh (excess granulation tissue). This is that thick, cauliflower-like or "cottage cheesy" tissue that can grow on lower-leg wounds that are prone to slow healing. My approach is to keep the wound clean, keep it moist, and gently scrub it daily. In this video I walk through the full process, from unwrapping to the final layer of vet wrap. PRODUCTS I USE • Silver Honey (Manuka honey + micro silver, antibiotic-free) – https://amzn.to/3Vn4dDp • Epona Tiger's Tongue scrubber – https://amzn.to/4rF4ZaX • CURAD Sterile Non-Adherent Pads, 3x8 – https://amzn.to/46UYnvr • Medical cotton cast padding roll – https://amzn.to/3TCEOVI • Quilted leg (standing/running) wrap – https://amzn.to/4xZ6pP8 • Self-adhesive bandage wrap (vet wrap) – https://amzn.to/4AIZYSy • Chlorhexidine solution – https://amzn.to/4iYEYRw • Garden sprayer (for diluted chlorhexidine) – https://amzn.to/3Te1HyH • Garden hose nozzle with soap dispenser – https://amzn.to/4iZz96n MY DAILY ROUTINE 1. Remove the old bandage and check the wound for heat, swelling, odor, or discharge. 2. Soap up the leg and gently scrub the wound. Pay extra attention to scabs and any crinkly, raised tissue. 3. Rinse thoroughly until no soap remains. 4. Spray the whole leg with diluted chlorhexidine. 5. Lay out every bandage layer before you start. Once the wound is treated, you need to move fast and keep it clean. 6. Spray Silver Honey on the wound and on the non-adherent pad. 7. Apply the pad, then the cotton padding, then the standing wrap. Make sure the standing wrap is smooth and wrinkle-free. 8. Finish with vet wrap. Use firmer pressure over swollen areas and lighter pressure everywhere else. WOUND CARE TIPS • Proud flesh: Lower-leg wounds are most at risk because there's little soft tissue and lots of movement. If tissue starts bulging above the skin edges, call your vet. It may need trimming or a prescription treatment. • Wrap direction: On standing wraps, I wrap the way the horse would run. If the end came loose, it would "flow in the wind" behind the leg. That way it's less likely to unravel. • Padding matters: Always use enough even padding under wraps. Uneven or overly tight wraps can cause pressure sores or a "bandage bow" (tendon damage). • Don't over-tighten vet wrap: It keeps tightening after it's applied. You should be able to slip a finger under the edge. • Dilute chlorhexidine: Full-strength antiseptics can damage healing tissue, so ask your vet for the right dilution. • Change daily or right away if the bandage gets wet, dirty, or slips. • Call your vet for any wound near a joint or tendon sheath, deep punctures, lameness, fever, foul smell, or a wound that isn't improving. Also check that your horse's tetanus vaccination is current. I'm a horse owner and breeder sharing what works for my horse under my vet's guidance. This isn't veterinary advice. Every wound is different, so please work with your own vet. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buying through these links supports the ranch at no extra cost to you.