2023 Handicapped elephant foot abscess trim.

Lots of things happening with this elephant foot abscess trim. I've known this elephant for over 7 years. Her story is a very sad and tragic one. Her front legs are fused straight due to years of neglect and abuse. She is now rescued and has been living a great life.
Her legs do not function properly, and this puts abnormal pressure on her feet, which creates abscesses. Luckily, she's still able to lay down both at night time to sleep and briefly during foot treatments. This is a major factor in prolonging her life. During this trim, it's important to keep her as comfortable as possible, which is why we placed tires underneath her top leg. Elephant comfort is a key component to a successful foot care culture. She's also being fed the entire time. Thanks for watching. Consider a donation or monthly pledge.

[@Braunkitten]

My god. This is a job that needs really be careful. 😮 good job guys. Thank you. ❤

[@elephantcareunchained]

Thank you

[@divanetesantos7735]

In the world so bad, god bless you for this work so beautiful and wonderful🙏

[@elephantcareunchained]

Thank you

[@cherylperry2910]

Lifting its leg for you, is so precious! ❤❤❤❤

[@kawinamusa4288]

I'm attracted to gp hoof for trimming cows,when i come across this i said wow that's great

[@metecemkorkmaz5380]

they are beatiful people

[@shafshaikh8707]

Aaha smartness talks you know

[@itstruckmeeveryday]

What a good girl. ❤️ I’m sure this has been asked before but how is this achieved, having her lie down for this? Sedation? Training? Both?

[@elephantcareunchained]

Training no sedation. Lots of treats

[@itstruckmeeveryday]

@@elephantcareunchained love it!

[@elephantcareunchained]

Thank you

[@Braunkitten]

Sebastian elephants is much pain. They breath very heavy and feel like to die 😢

[@peggysabbe3844]

You should check out ‘The Hoof GP’ to see how cow foot injuries are handled.

[@elephantcareunchained]

Elephants don't have hoofs. There's a lot more going on than with a hoof. Elephants actually walk on their toes.

[@peggysabbe3844]

What I’m referring to is the way they elevate the part of the hoof that is not injured. Keeping the weight off the abscesses part and promote healing. Providing much needed relief for the animal.

[@peggysabbe3844]

Thanks for the reply. I did learn something today.

[@elephantcareunchained]

@peggysabbe3844 it's a similar idea but much more complex with elephants

[@samy7013]

So you’re basically removing that black dead tissue, to relieve pressure on the abscess?

[@elephantcareunchained]

Basically, yes. Remove the dead tissue and a lot of dead nail that traps the abscess. It will never heal due to her conformation

[@Braunkitten]

​@@elephantcareunchainedit looks wounded. Does it heal ?

[@elephantcareunchained]

​@Braunkitten unfortunately this elephant was abused and neglected for years and became handicapped. She is at a management stage at this point.

[@shafshaikh8707]

Sweets Gulab jamun Rasgulla Sohan papdi Same

[@paulofernandes1151]

m bom

[@antonimojb9992]

Posiblemente necesite mejor herramientas y más fuerza.

[@elephantcareunchained]

The tools are perfect, and I'm plenty strong. You have to work with the elephant. You can't just hack away