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horse with dry skin
I have a 10 year old horse who intermittently suffers from very dry skin. He has very bad dandruff in his mane and forelock and scratches the top of his tail against his stall (I assume because the skin there too is itchy and dry?). He also has a couple of patches on his side where the skin is severly flaking.Any suggestions as to what it is and how it can be treated would be greatly appreciated.
lins421 on 2005-11-07
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not many people would make a diagnosis online esp after having learned so little...
could you tell us the way it looks?are there any eruptions or just patches of flaky sin -without borders? getting bigger?
After scratching: geting red? bleeding?
scratching more when warm or cold-can you tell?washing helps?
do you know how/when his skin problems started?
can you tell us more about the horse?
could you tell us the way it looks?are there any eruptions or just patches of flaky sin -without borders? getting bigger?
After scratching: geting red? bleeding?
scratching more when warm or cold-can you tell?washing helps?
do you know how/when his skin problems started?
can you tell us more about the horse?
Astra2012 last decade
Have you tried incorporating flax seeds into his diet?
Astra has you on the right path with the questions, more detail is needed.
And...www dot homeocurecenter dot com is a great place to get answers for animal health as well.
NAMASTE
Astra has you on the right path with the questions, more detail is needed.
And...www dot homeocurecenter dot com is a great place to get answers for animal health as well.
NAMASTE
Namaste27 last decade
Thanks for the input. The patches of skin are flaky, no bleeding, not getting any bigger or smaller, not eased by washing, and have been bothering him since the spring.
Every three years or so the horse goes through a cycle where he become crooked at the back, meaning he leans his rear end to the right. Vets think it is neurological, but don't know what it is or how to cure it. It is not chiropractic.
I have been giving him COQ10, echinachea(sp?), milk thistle, raw adrenal, dandelion and an assortment of other supplements to boost his immune and cleanse his liver, kidneys etc.
I thought the dry skin a coincidence, but now wonder if there is a connection. His immune system is compromised and the skin condition is a an effect of this?
The vets suggested having the horse put to sleep, but his quality of life is good. He is bright eyed, has great appetite and loves nothing better than to kick his heels (and he can get them up there). So my search continues for help elsewhere.
Every three years or so the horse goes through a cycle where he become crooked at the back, meaning he leans his rear end to the right. Vets think it is neurological, but don't know what it is or how to cure it. It is not chiropractic.
I have been giving him COQ10, echinachea(sp?), milk thistle, raw adrenal, dandelion and an assortment of other supplements to boost his immune and cleanse his liver, kidneys etc.
I thought the dry skin a coincidence, but now wonder if there is a connection. His immune system is compromised and the skin condition is a an effect of this?
The vets suggested having the horse put to sleep, but his quality of life is good. He is bright eyed, has great appetite and loves nothing better than to kick his heels (and he can get them up there). So my search continues for help elsewhere.
lins421 last decade
vets seem to be really fast in offering to kill our pets when they have no idea how to cure them...
it is all connected though. Are you saying the every 3 years (how many times so far) his skin gets dry AND he becomes crooked at the same time? Does it pass?
it is not eased by washing but do you think it itches more after washing or in warmth?
it is all connected though. Are you saying the every 3 years (how many times so far) his skin gets dry AND he becomes crooked at the same time? Does it pass?
it is not eased by washing but do you think it itches more after washing or in warmth?
Astra2012 last decade
About his back: is it painful-do you know?
Why do you think his immunological system might be compromised? Do you know if he has any allergies/drug sensitivities?
Why do you think his immunological system might be compromised? Do you know if he has any allergies/drug sensitivities?
Astra2012 last decade
I don't think the dry skin bothers him unduly, however he really rubs his tails, so that must itch like crazy. I don't believe washing makes any difference, I had tried him with anti-dandruff shampoo and that had a very temporary affect. He is not loosing hair where is skin is flaky, he has a patch on his hips (I wonder if that is significant - following th enervous system?)
This is the third time he has gone into one of these cycles, the others have eventually passed within a few months, this has been going on since spring. He is not lame, but his gait is definitely affected, I think he finds it harder/possibly more painful to move in certain directions, or maintain his gait. The previous time was much worse, he was actually crossing his back legs and leaning against the side of his stall for support.
He is 'dropped' a lot, which I think is a sign of trying to relieve pain or pressure.
I am guessing that his immune system is compromised, becuase the last time he wwent through this cycle, I had a pendulum reading performed (was prepared to try anything), and that came back as one of his problems. Plus the condition of his skin I take as a sign of that. Do you disagree, I am very open to opinions and suggestions.
It is very frustrating. Over the years vets have tried treating him with a multitiude of things in some vain hope that it will help, not knowing what was actually going on with him.
It has been going on so long now, I see his rear right hoof is actually staring to scoop out becuase of the constant pressure hs must place on it.
This is the third time he has gone into one of these cycles, the others have eventually passed within a few months, this has been going on since spring. He is not lame, but his gait is definitely affected, I think he finds it harder/possibly more painful to move in certain directions, or maintain his gait. The previous time was much worse, he was actually crossing his back legs and leaning against the side of his stall for support.
He is 'dropped' a lot, which I think is a sign of trying to relieve pain or pressure.
I am guessing that his immune system is compromised, becuase the last time he wwent through this cycle, I had a pendulum reading performed (was prepared to try anything), and that came back as one of his problems. Plus the condition of his skin I take as a sign of that. Do you disagree, I am very open to opinions and suggestions.
It is very frustrating. Over the years vets have tried treating him with a multitiude of things in some vain hope that it will help, not knowing what was actually going on with him.
It has been going on so long now, I see his rear right hoof is actually staring to scoop out becuase of the constant pressure hs must place on it.
lins421 last decade
You could try one dose of SULPHUR 200c (just dissolve 3-5 pillules or if liquid-drops)in a bit of pure water in a squirt bottle and squirt it (of course gently) into his mouth. Please post if any/no results in 1-2 weeks.
Astra2012 last decade
U may try arnica 200c since it is a skin problem... give him 200c twice a day for 3 days.. then try it once a day daily. same method as astra suggested. keep posting the progress.
yogeshnagpal last decade
You can also try "NUX-M 200"
for the dry skin of your horse if the horse do not perspire easily.
DR SAJID MAHMOOD.
for the dry skin of your horse if the horse do not perspire easily.
DR SAJID MAHMOOD.
♡ drsajid last decade
Thank you for all your suggestions. I will try the Sulfur and Arnica.
The horse does perspire easily, as he is quick to get nervous/aggitated, So I will hold off on the NUX-M 200. Thank you for qualifying it's use.
The horse does perspire easily, as he is quick to get nervous/aggitated, So I will hold off on the NUX-M 200. Thank you for qualifying it's use.
lins421 last decade
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