hdonna
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Dec 31, 2008 14:01:01 GMT 1
Post by hdonna on Dec 31, 2008 14:01:01 GMT 1
we have had Peaches a week now today. have noticed some scabs at back of knee and a little in hollow of fetlock area although knee area is worse. So i presume mud fever from where she was living. We are luckliy enough to have excellent 24hr turn out and no mud so we are ok there. her legs are au natural so how should i treat it. I have heard tea tree oil is good. when i had horses before (7yr break) we used to keep area clean and pick off the scabs.
what do you suggest.
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scabs
Dec 31, 2008 14:07:20 GMT 1
Post by donnalex on Dec 31, 2008 14:07:20 GMT 1
Glycerine is great for helping scabs to come off. You can buy it from the chemists and as it is a product used in cough medicines it is perfectly safe if they lick it off. Massage onto scabby area, leave and the scabs with either drop off or can be easily combed out. It leaves the skin underneath in good condition too.
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hdonna
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Dec 31, 2008 14:09:16 GMT 1
Post by hdonna on Dec 31, 2008 14:09:16 GMT 1
thanks donnalex
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cubic
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Dec 31, 2008 14:09:22 GMT 1
Post by cubic on Dec 31, 2008 14:09:22 GMT 1
It sounds like it could also be mites. Is she itchy? You can get treatment from the vets (?frontline). If it's mudfever it will clear up just from being kept fairly dry, some people use pig oil to moisturise and keep the area healthy.
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hdonna
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Dec 31, 2008 14:21:19 GMT 1
Post by hdonna on Dec 31, 2008 14:21:19 GMT 1
cubic thanks . no she is not itchy.
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rosi
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Dec 31, 2008 14:46:24 GMT 1
Post by rosi on Dec 31, 2008 14:46:24 GMT 1
I've had great success feeding seaweed to one of mine that had mud fever. Used in conjunction with the "Gold Label Wonder Gel", we saw skin improving within a week and the entire infection gone within a month.
I was recommended to try this by an instructor on our yard who had found it worked on her boys mysterious skin condition - and he is always fed seaweed now - with no recurrance.
Hope this helps.
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Dec 31, 2008 23:00:27 GMT 1
Post by donnalex on Dec 31, 2008 23:00:27 GMT 1
If one of the scabby areas is behind the knee it could be mallenders/sallenders. The glycerine would help them too.
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scabs
Jan 1, 2009 18:57:56 GMT 1
Post by Kelly Marks on Jan 1, 2009 18:57:56 GMT 1
Just re. picking - I'd advise 'don't' - get them so soft and moist they work their way off - not only better for avoiding possible scarring (human are recommended emulsifying cream and keep things moist for as long as necessary) but you can really upset a horse picking at scabs which is painful for him and cause a lot of unnecessary problems. Good Luck
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scabs
Jan 2, 2009 10:11:20 GMT 1
Post by marianne on Jan 2, 2009 10:11:20 GMT 1
I smother affected area with vaseline, wrap in clingfilm then vet wrap ... and leave for 24 hours. You can just wipe away the scabs that way and wash with a good antibacterial shampoo (and dry thoroughly) - then either go for the fresh air treatment or whatever cream your vet recommends.
Definitely DON'T pick the scabs though :-(
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