any ointment etc
2007-02-16 06:50:52 · 7 answers · asked by STEPHEN D 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
depends why it is scratching!
this time of year, horses are prone to lice in which case check the mane & tail for little dots running around & use louse powder
it could also be rainscald which is a scaley skin condition mainly found on the horse rump & shoulders, in which case I would wash the affected areas twice a day with Hibiscrub (available from Boots or your vet)
if these don't work or your horse is in discomfort then speak with your vet
2007-02-16 08:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by ATP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what your horse's problem is, but I think it would be good to have a diagnosis from your vet or experienced helper on the nature of the scratching. Benzyl Benzoate is good for sweet itch, but this is the wrong time of year for such a problem, though it Can be used generally. The only other thing I can suggest is checking for lice, allergies and other parasites and use complete body covering. This includes, neck tail and body until a diagnosis has been confirmed.
2007-02-16 15:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by debzc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it scratching in excess? Its normal for horses to itch themselves, I mean would you ever turn down a nice backscratch? However, if your horse is doing it to the point of rubbing off its coat or even its skin, I would call a vet. It could be something as simple as bug bites or dry skin. Or it could be a lot more serious and be some kind of skin disease or allergic reaction. Your vet will be able to tell whether you are going to need blood tests or just a better bug spray. Good luck!
2007-02-16 16:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by Legolas' Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on where he was scrtching. If your horse is scratching his (or she I'm just going to call it he) tail he could have worms, fungus, or just be bored. If he is scratching his body some place he probably has fungus. All you need to do if he's scratching at his body is buy some MTG (mane tail growth) it get's rid of every type of fungus. If he is scratching at his tail worm him and make sure there isn't anything bothering him. If he lives in a stall he might need to go outside more or you could buy him something to entertain himself with like a lick it or mineral block. Some horses will even play with jolly balls. My horses don't like them but I've seen horses that do.
2007-02-16 23:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by iluvmihorse12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The itching may be external or internal. Is the skin dry? Is there sign of infection? Is the horse bored? Is the nutrition good? Rule out external environmental issues first, then look inward at it's health. Where is it scratching?
2007-02-16 17:42:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what's causing the scratching. If it's scratching it's mane or tail, it could be ticks. it could also have a bacterial or fungal infection so you'd have to know the cause of the itching in order to get the correct cure.
2007-02-16 16:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by SC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends why its scrathing. i would give the vet a call as it could be one of many many things and the wrong treatment could make it worse.
2007-02-20 14:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by Fred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋