First, I would like to stress how important it is that you know the cause of lameness you are dealing with. It’s possible that some trimming, blocking, etc. can also be done to relieve the pain. A claw-bag is mainly intended for treatment of a ‘deep’ infection. In general, a sole ulcer does not need a bag. A bag treatment is best for deep infections like foot rot and even a joint infection.

 

1. Take a tire inner tube from a vehicle and cut off a third of it. This will give you a ‘banana’ shaped tube with two open ends.

 

2. Fold the ‘banana’ in half, bringing the open ends together.

 

3. Take 3 ‘layers’ in one hand, 1 ‘layer’ in the other and you have made a hoof bag.

 

4. To hold the bag in place, puncture some holes around the top edge and string a rope or strap through them. It is that easy!

 

Treat the affected foot for a 30-minute interval, twice a day, for 3-4 days. To do this, add warm water to the bag, together with Epsom salts or Tetra powder. As a tip, I advise adding the liquid after you have put the bag onto the foot. Monitor the foot daily and ask for professional advice if conditions worsen; these deep problems often will need veterinarian attention.