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Post by elizabeth_h on Apr 17, 2011 17:47:05 GMT -5
So the new boy, Ansel, apparently had very sensitive skin. On his PPE at the track the vet noted some dermatitis that was being resolved. He looked ok when he got here 2 weeks later. He was going out every day here but the Spring melt is over and we have mud galore. Ansel's back legs promptly puffed up and I can feel scabs.  I have actually never dealt with this before...Jim is a tough guy and never has anything like this. My friend, who is just back from winter at Welly World, tells me that she conducted various experiments on the 8 horses in her care there. She said what worked best was a good wash with anti-bacterial dish soap, a thorough drying, then liberal application of baby powder to handle any dampness. I did this yesterday and today he is still really swollen. Interestingly, he is not sensitive at all. I need a plan B in case this does not work. Any suggestions? Also, what is a reasonable amount of time for it to take to clear up? He is now inside in a dry stall. (also treating a probable abscess :  |
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Post by misspacific on Apr 17, 2011 19:10:39 GMT -5
I can't speak for others, but I know that I have a horse with ridiculous skin issues. I had tried everything for a random fungus she'd picked up and then remembered that I'd picked up some stuff at a horse expo. I pulled it out and it worked wonders. This is the stuff: www.smartpakequine.com/ProductClass.aspx?ProductClassId=8345&cm_mmc=paidfeeds-_-froogle-_-NA-_-18345Another woman at my barn was having a hard time with her filly's scratches. I'm always hesitant to recommend products since everyone has their own opinions and experiences, but I mentioned this to her. The next time I saw her, she told me she'd ordered some and that it had worked wonders for her. |
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Post by jenarby on Apr 17, 2011 19:38:59 GMT -5
I have never had this NOT work:
- Wash with dish soap, dry completely and clip legs.
- Mix 1/2 jar of furazone ointment
- Full tube of desitan cream (the white kind not the gel)
- 10ml dexamethizone injectible
Mix all into an old furazone jar. After legs are dry and clipped, load this stuff on. The next day repeat...picking the softened scabs off as you go. Biggest thing is to dry, dry, dry.
Once the4 skin is heal you can go to straight desitan. It will protect the skin. Any time it gets muddy out, put it on to keep the scratches form coming back.
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Post by jeannek on Apr 18, 2011 16:00:03 GMT -5
I have used the same mix as above w/o desitin and it worked great...Also mixed the 10cc of Dex in a partial tub of nolvasan ointment and it worked, but the furazone gives it a tackier (and easier to apply) texture...Mainly clip and scrub clean first before and it goes away quick...
Jeanne
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Post by niaru on Apr 19, 2011 7:34:01 GMT -5
Here is a similar home remedy that works well:
1 oz tube Neosporin
1 oz tube hydrocortisone ointment
1 tube Monistat or Lotrimin
Mix the above in a jar of Desitin diaper rash ointment.
The Desitin makes it waterproof. Apply once or twice a day.
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Post by BoyleHeightsKid on May 9, 2011 8:33:53 GMT -5
I just had great success with nairu's recipe with dex in place of the hydocortisone. Worked like a charm. All swelling was gone the next day and was able to pick off most of the scabs without irritating his skin.
I don't know what the deal is but we've never had problems with scratches until last fall... ugh! FWIW...the only leg that's really affected is his left hind with the white sock.
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Post by fancyhorse on May 9, 2011 11:51:52 GMT -5
Eeeek, I get it from the vet! lol
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Post by bonesmom on May 9, 2011 23:37:07 GMT -5
Mud fever? Ok, this is what we do, and we are swampy where I keep Bones, and he gets it bad on his hind legs (he has white socks on his hinds): I try to keep his leg hair short, cut the feathers, etc. so that less moisture is held in there and air can get to the skin and dry it. Towel dry his muddy legs when he comes in. Do NOT spray with water, as the skin needs to dry. Do not brush their legs when they are wet and muddy, for any reason, as this ruins the integrity of the skin. If you won't be there to towel dry him when he comes in, then when you get down to the barn, if he is dry, then brush off the mud and apply ointment. Once a week, we wash their legs with Fungasol shampoo, leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse, towel dry, and apply whatever ointment we decide on. It's bad to continually rinse the mud off with water, as this just softens their skin (as it keeps it continually wet) and allows for the scrapes and scratches to create opportunities for the fungus/bacteria to get in and cause more trouble. I have used all sorts of treatments for mud fever. The best stuff is something I get from my vet that has DMSO in it, among other things.I use this stuff if he's really ouchy, as I think the vet stuff is pretty potent... www.healing-tree.com/T-ZonEquine.htmlI've heard that MTG is good as preventative measures, so once you get it under control you can use MTG. Zinc is good to seal, no fragrance! I find that if it's really painful and left untreated they get depressed, because I think it hurts them and is uncomfortable :-( Don't pick the scabbies unless they are soft and ready to come off, ouchy! |
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Post by BoyleHeightsKid on May 10, 2011 5:11:05 GMT -5
Don't pick the scabbies unless they are soft and ready to come off, ouchy! My BO will scrub their legs until they bleed and has the other boarders doing it as well.  Applying the ointment softens up the scabbies and they come off much easier without irritating them. |
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Post by animaldoc on May 10, 2011 20:03:20 GMT -5
My barn rinses and dries when they come in muddy.
If they get issues (like the flaky losing hair kind of crud), I wash with some kind of chlorhexidine shampoo, leave on 5 min, rinse well and then apply MTG...
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I have actually never dealt with this before...Jim is a tough guy and never has anything like this.
Applying the ointment softens up the scabbies and they come off much easier without irritating them. 
