I just bought a new horse and he has white cloudy stuff in his ears. I have been told that it's ear mites. I have seen this before in other horses, but never in my own. Is this cloudy stuff ear mites, and if so whats the best way to treat it? I have also been told Vasoline works to cure it, but I want to be sure I am treating the right problem. Any suggestions?
2007-01-01 13:34:53 · 10 answers · asked by rockerchic821 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Actually, I did have the horse vet checked....you are assuming I didn't just because I didn't specify. I would never buy a horse without having a vet look at him, but he developed the cloudy white stuff in his ears about a week alter.
2007-01-01 14:25:16 · update #1
It does not sound like ear mites becuase they leave behind a blackish residue and in bad cases, bloody scabs. Does your horse itch his ears and the top of his head, usually with mites they will rub thier head bald. Most horses get dead skin and danger inside their ears, it looks white or gray and flakey, especially if you scratch and pick at it with your fingernails or if you just clipped your horses ears. When we groom our horses we clip the ear hair and whipe a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol on a tissue inside the ear to remove the dead skin, wax and dander. Hope this helps.
2007-01-01 14:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by ml_lansing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have 8 horses & I have NEVER had one get ear mites. I do NOT suggest applying vaseline to the inside of any animals ears WITHOUT first consulting a vet. Just call your vet & describe your situation & ask what treatments they recommend. Actually, why was the horse NOT vet checked before you paid for it?? NEVER EVER uy a horse without a complete vet check & soundness exam.
Call the vet about the ears.
Besides, vaseline will attract & hold every tiny spec of dirt, hay & other debris
O.K. then, let me ask you this. If you DID have the horse vet checked & there was NO evidence of mites at that time, what makes you think the horse has "mites" now??
2007-01-01 14:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you take a slightly damp rag and wipe out her ears? Nothing dripping with water, but just enough to get any "gunk" that's in there.
This should take out the white cloudy stuff unless its dry skin which has yet to peel all the way off (my gelding gets that.)
As people have mentioned, ear mites are usually black.
Why don't you wipe out the ears (assuming she'll let you) and then look at what you've got on the rag. This will let you get a better look. If it really is dry skin, let it work its way out. If they look like "Critters" see a vet to see what the best cure is.
2007-01-01 18:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by kerrisonr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cloudy white stuff?? Ear mites are usually black. Are you sure it is not just dead flaky skin? What color are your horse's ears? A light color?
Go ahead and rub some vasoline or oil on it- it will help moisturize it if it is flaky skin. It won't harm it (as long as you stay ON the ear and not IN the ear). If that doesn't clear it up after a couple days, I would call a vet and describe it to them (phone calls are free!) and see what they think. Vasoline wouldn't get rid of mites (unless they mean it works by suffocating them then it may work).
2007-01-01 13:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by D 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are thinking that it is ear mites, but it certainly does not sound like it is. It certainly could be Aural Plaque, which is not a big deal. Aural Plaque can not be treated with Vaseline, talk to your vet and describe the problem. They are usually very happy to talk and just to be safe.
2007-01-01 16:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
geez.. thats a toughy, generally ear mites are a blackish color but i too have never seen it in my or any horses. a simple phone call to your vet should tell you, if you think is earmites then the best thing is mineral oil, (vaseline tends to be too heavy) and a warm wet rag. of course never use q-tips or the like you could hurt your animal!
2007-01-01 13:45:03 · answer #6 · answered by catchick80 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you see anything in the ear? Is there hair loss? Do you use a good fly spray before saddling up? Does the equipment fit properly? How old is she - have you checked her mouth? Unless you're seeing things in her ears I'm thinking several other possible issues.
2016-05-23 04:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like dry skin to me. Ear mites are black and get swelled up, so they look like small pebbles.
I would use mineral oil in small amounts just to moisturize the spots that are dry. Human moisturizers are NOT for horses!
CamphoPhenique is good, too. Most drug stores have it.
2007-01-01 14:02:25 · answer #8 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet! Without pictures, there's really no way to answer this question.
2007-01-01 19:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the vet and ask them
2007-01-01 13:46:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋