He also has thin skin.
2006-09-05 02:20:56 · 9 answers · asked by angelalovin2003 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You might find some answers here:
http://www.thehorse.com/TopicSearch/default.aspx?ID=88&nID=8&n=Skin%20Diseases&tag=1
Hope that's helpful!
2006-09-05 06:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he isn't sickly or anything, is he? I have, what you would call, a "traditional" Appaloosa - he has hardly any mane and tail, but he's about as hardy as they come being 16 hands high and very well built. Appaloosa's are probably one of the most unique breed of horse out there, because no two are ever really the same. If you feel that your horse is in danger in some way, shape, or form, than you should probably call a vet to ease your worry; but thin skin, mane and tail isn't something I'd worry about!
2006-09-05 03:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be his breed.. appaloosas have very thin manes and tails....
thin skin?? or thin hair on his body??
it could be food issues - he needs suppliments?
if the hair loss is spotty you should have a vet check him
2006-09-05 02:54:27 · answer #3 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing your vet is going to check after allergies is going to be thyroid problems. I agree that you need to give more info..like what is the overall body condition of the horse? what breed? age? feed? worming schedule?
2006-09-05 19:23:58 · answer #4 · answered by dakittenizcozmic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more info, write me if you want...breed of horse, age, allergies, how long the hair has been gone, color of horse, area it is kept in, with or without other horses in the same pen, type of shavings (if any) used, diet...... etc.
2006-09-05 05:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't already, go to your local vet. If it isn't a normal irritation, it could be serious.
2006-09-05 02:22:29 · answer #6 · answered by Drew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be ur not feeding him enough or he has a disease. take him to those horse doctors.
2006-09-05 02:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by baddrose268 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call a vet and ask him.
2006-09-05 06:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by mak 01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so you are saying that he is mainly bald!
2006-09-05 02:22:46 · answer #9 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋