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Horse Conditons Treated
Horses are susceptible to skin conditions no matter the time of year. Skin disorders in horses can be caused by a variety of factors including: bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other environmental irritants such as insect bites. If a horse’s skin is infected with a disorder, this can cause a variety of other issues due to its compromised immune system.
All disorders should be treated as soon as possible.
Rain Rot
This bacterial infection can present in a number of ways. From small raised bumps to unsightly open wounds, this infection found anywhere that rain tends to run off a horse — including the shoulders, hindquarters, and even the lower legs and face. Over time, the crust that forms over these wounds peels off, leaving bald spots.
Prevention
Some horses are more prone to contracting rain rot than others, including horses with compromised immune systems and horses that spend a lot of time in cool, dark, rainy places. Rain rot occurs when a horse’s fur remains damp for long periods of time
Rain rot can be prevented in a number of ways
- Quality grains and hay
- Proper grooming
- Horses that spend most of their time outside should be brought inside to dry often
- Use of well-fitting saddles to prevent irritation
- Hosing a horse down after a workout
**If a skin condition does not resolve itself in two to three days, call your veterinarian**
Treatment
Brush away and remove loose/long hair (sterilize clippers before and after use)
- Shampoo fur with pH balanced soap — rinse and dry well
- Apply Behr Pet Essentials Manuka Honey to affected areas for several days
- Treat with Behr Pet Essentials Skin Treatment
**If condition persists, please call your holistic veterinarian
Girth Itch
This fungal infection can usually be identified behind a horse’s elbow. Without treatment, the condition can spread and cause discomfort and pain. Fungal spores can enter a horse through irritated open skin under the girth, and once under the broken skin, have free reign to multiply inside. Usually, this condition affects horses with compromised immune systems, which can make girth itch a chronic issue for some.
Prevention
Horses with lighter skin are more susceptible to girth itch. Their more sensitive skin is prone to being nicked or cut much easier, allowing for the constant threat of infection. The fungus which causes girth itch is commonly found in mud, so it is best for horses with white legs to avoid such areas.
Treatment
Apply Behr Pet Essentials Skin Treatment to the affected area several times daily.
** If condition persists, contact your holistic veterinarian **
Scratches
This skin condition is found on the lower legs of many horses. The affected area can be identified by a thick, crusty scab. Bad cases of scratches have been known to cause discharge around the wound and swelling, causing the horse to struggle with movement.
Treatment
Apply Behr Pet Essentials Skin Treatment to the affected area several times daily.
** If condition persists, contact your holistic veterinarian **
Hives
Hives present as round raised bumps that cause a horse’s hair to stand up. Varying in size from that of a nickel to several more inches in diameter, hives can cover a horse’s entire body. This conditions is most frequently due to airborne allergens such as mold or dust. It can also be the result of an allergic reaction to a horse’s feed, vaccination, or medication. While not usually painful, it’s still itchy!
Treatment
Apply Behr Pet Essentials Skin Treatment to the affected area several times daily.
** If condition persists, contact your holistic veterinarian **