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My horse's leg wound isn't healing completely. Should I call a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | neutered | 14 years and 8 months old

My horse cut his leg about 3 weeks ago, it is healing and does not seem infected, however there is one part that is not covering over. Do i need a vet to address this or should i just keep it covered and it will heal itself?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 28th, 2019

It does look OK overall but the part that’s not healing is due to proud flesh growth (excessive granulation tissue). Usually the proud flesh needs to be trimmed off to get it to heal and the vet can give you something to put on it to keep the proud flesh down until it heals completely. So, I suggest a vet take a look at it. ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&catId=102907&id=4952518 )

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