So what is this....?

xlilxonex · 11-06-2009, 04:30 PM

No heat that I can think of, and I don't think they are swollen... he is sensitive to when I put pressure on the scabs and that area but I don't blame him.. He's 100% sound, and has NO other adverse side affects..

FarFromOver · 11-06-2009, 04:30 PM

Poor Curly

Jess! · 11-06-2009, 04:30 PM

I've had success using dog shampoo with pinetar [I think that's it] in it to treat scratches/rain rot, and it's work in very severe cases as well. Worth a try.

xlilxonex · 11-06-2009, 04:33 PM

Is that something I can pick up at wal-mart? I'll definitely look into it.. It's not been a HUGE concern for me as he has scabs everywhere from itching, he's not lame and he's not off his feed... But im gonna plan to talk to the vet about it when he comes for coggins...

Capilet · 11-06-2009, 05:29 PM

I agree its time to have the vet scrape to find out what it is.

You mentioned itchyness, is he itchy elsewhere?

Team D · 11-06-2009, 05:30 PM

Whatever it is, I suspect you'll have better treatment results if you can clip his legs (not bald, just down to the length for your average body clip.)

Dawn · 11-06-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capilet

I agree its time to have the vet scrape to find out what it is.

You mentioned itchyness, is he itchy elsewhere?

I believe this horse has a lot of allergy issues.

Capilet · 11-06-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawn

I believe this horse has a lot of allergy issues.

Interesting. Definitely time for a scraping then. Maybe allergic to a new set of work boots? (Neoprene or some such) Or detergent used on polos, etc.

xlilxonex · 11-06-2009, 06:04 PM

No detergent used on work boots, I don't believe in polos..

He has allergies, but mainly skin issues due to him being a curly and down in Florida. The heat and bugs bother him IMMENSELY!

I will get a skin scraping done and I don't think shaving will do much goo and I don't have clippers. It has healed a bit since i've been putting boots on so I will get some updated pictures..

tabinmaine · 11-06-2009, 06:38 PM

It looks like scratches to me... or greasy heel... my horse had it this spring... I will attach pics to show you...
I had to scrub them with antibacterial soap, clipped the hair away first, then treated with triple antiboitic ointment, then fungal cream- Panalog and then covered it in Desitin ( white creamy diaper rash cream) cleared it up in like 3 days... but you have to get the scabs soft and get them off as best you can to treat the sores.

11-06-2009, 04:30 PM	#11
xlilxonex Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,315 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 1	No heat that I can think of, and I don't think they are swollen... he is sensitive to when I put pressure on the scabs and that area but I don't blame him.. He's 100% sound, and has NO other adverse side affects.. __________________ I <3 My Curly http://bbspinnaker.webs.com/

11-06-2009, 04:30 PM	#12
FarFromOver Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Here :P Posts: 4,498	Poor Curly __________________ My horse's feet are as swift as rolling thunder He carries me away from all my fears And when the world threatens to fall asunder His mane is there to wipe away my tears. ~Bonnie Lewis

11-06-2009, 04:30 PM	#13
Jess! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 11,327 Images: 76	I've had success using dog shampoo with pinetar [I think that's it] in it to treat scratches/rain rot, and it's work in very severe cases as well. Worth a try. __________________ (¯`·._¤ Jess!·._¤ ´¯) ♥ Haute Couture Arabians♥ Purebred and Half Arabian Endurance Horses

11-06-2009, 04:33 PM	#14
xlilxonex Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,315 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 1	Is that something I can pick up at wal-mart? I'll definitely look into it.. It's not been a HUGE concern for me as he has scabs everywhere from itching, he's not lame and he's not off his feed... But im gonna plan to talk to the vet about it when he comes for coggins... __________________ I <3 My Curly http://bbspinnaker.webs.com/

11-06-2009, 05:29 PM	#15
Capilet Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Washington Posts: 4,480 Images: 413 Blog Entries: 1	I agree its time to have the vet scrape to find out what it is. You mentioned itchyness, is he itchy elsewhere? __________________ "Just because something seems impossible that doesn't mean its not real." -Charles de Lint, Someplace to Be Flying

11-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#16
Team D Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 22	Whatever it is, I suspect you'll have better treatment results if you can clip his legs (not bald, just down to the length for your average body clip.)

11-06-2009, 06:04 PM	#19
xlilxonex Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,315 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 1	No detergent used on work boots, I don't believe in polos.. He has allergies, but mainly skin issues due to him being a curly and down in Florida. The heat and bugs bother him IMMENSELY! I will get a skin scraping done and I don't think shaving will do much goo and I don't have clippers. It has healed a bit since i've been putting boots on so I will get some updated pictures.. __________________ I <3 My Curly http://bbspinnaker.webs.com/

11-06-2009, 06:38 PM	#20
tabinmaine Full Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Northern Maine Posts: 201 Images: 5	It looks like scratches to me... or greasy heel... my horse had it this spring... I will attach pics to show you... I had to scrub them with antibacterial soap, clipped the hair away first, then treated with triple antiboitic ointment, then fungal cream- Panalog and then covered it in Desitin ( white creamy diaper rash cream) cleared it up in like 3 days... but you have to get the scabs soft and get them off as best you can to treat the sores. __________________ Mommy of: 12 yr old QH Buckskin: Cash