hi ive got a small pony and half of its fur is out and started to come out about 3 months ago but the other half doesnt seem to be comeing out, please help he looks terrible
2006-06-12 12:29:17 · 14 answers · asked by catherinemeganwhite 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
how old is the pony? as a horse or pony gets older they tend to hang on to their coats longer & moult less easily. My 20 year old is looking very patchy at the moment. One thing to be aware of is that a condition called cushings disease which is quite common in older ponies can cause them to not fully lose their coats & it may be worth getting your pony checked by the vet for this if you have any other concerns about the pony's health.
Feeding soya oil (corn or vegetable oil will also help) will improve the coat dramatically, also encourage you pony to roll as much as possible in the field (they like rolling patches with sand in) as this is the natural way for horses to shed. Otherwise, get a rubber curry comb & keep brushing!!!
2006-06-13 06:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by ATP 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
If you've been grooming him correctly every day to get out his winter coat, and after your vet has checked him out, you may just have to have him clipped to tidy him up. But don't be tempted until you know why its happened because its unusual.
If the hair is under his belly and seems especially long, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
I'm adding that I'm surprised by some of the answers you've been getting.
Your pony needs to see an equine vet. Thats a vet that specialises in horses rather than one who usually sees cats and dogs.
You don't say if you keep your pony in a field near your house, or in livery where you've got knowledgeable adults you can turn to for advice.
It sounds like you could do with some books about pony care and stable management, and there should be courses available near you that you can take. You especially need to know about worming, parasite control, foot care and feeding.
Two of the diseases that have been mentioned are Cushings syndrome and skin cancer.
Cushing's syndrome is serious, but its so rare in horses that it is almost unheard of. Skin cancer is almost as rare.
Its far more likely to be one of the other problems that people have mentioned, but you really do need to know how to groom and worm your pony properly.
2006-06-12 19:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by grooming her correctly and stick some MSM in her feed this should help her finish off her coat. Did you blanket your pony properly last winter? That could be the case. Let time take its course and it will all be worked out. You should still love her the same! Next winter try looking up some good blanketing techniques!
2006-06-12 21:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by Cowgirl8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the hair is left over from the winter coat, spend an afternoon grooming him with a curry comb and a shedding blade.
If you think that the hair problem is worms, contact the vet. Give him a dose of dewormer, and see how he does after a few days. Good luck!
2006-06-12 22:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not talk to your local vet. I'm sure that they'll be able to go to your house and take a look at your pony. Maybe it's something in it's diet. Check what you're feeding it and around it's pasture to see if there is anything that it could be eating that is not good for it.
2006-06-12 19:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Azellia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a bad bout of ringworm.... when you say coming out, are we talking bald patches???
Most horses will shed their winter coat now and they can go through a tatty stage...
Without looking at your horse, its hard to make a diagnosis over the web... contact your vet.
2006-06-13 12:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by Violent and bored 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grooming, worming and a good diet. Try adding some corn oil, flax seed, calf mana in his feed daily. Not all of them of course. I use calf mana and my horses have a nice shiny coat. I worm my horses every 3 months.
2006-06-12 22:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by georgia_102560 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of elbow grease with a curry comb, an ounce of corn oil in her feed every day, and a dose of dewormer should do it in a couple of weeks.
2006-06-12 19:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its suppose to be like that if it don come out in the next 3weeks then talk 2 yer local vet its probably that the summer coat is coming through late thats all
2006-06-13 02:57:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first thing-what is his daily diet and when did you worm him last?
worming is easy go to your livestock feed store and get a tube of wormer and worm according to his weight and do a follow up--flax seed is something else you can feed daily in a little bit of wet cob-
it is great for shiny coats and good health. make sure he is not eat
feed thrown on a dirt ground-
Good Luck!!
2006-06-12 20:01:28 · answer #10 · answered by evntgrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋