Author Topic: Sweet itch? Mange? (Read 12893 times)

Hevxxx99 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2015, 01:02:38 am »

Agree with Herdygirl. Get it professionally diagnosed.

FriesianLambs · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2015, 09:24:22 pm »

Just an update. The pony had lost some hair on her back where the spot began, but it's growing back. Taking my vets advice I'm going to wash her as soon as possible with a betadine shampoo. It's too cold and we don't have warm water to wash our horses.

Whatever her condition is, it's only affecting her. She grazes with two other shetlands and besides the annual shedding they didn't show any crusts nor excessive itching.

Hellybee · « **Reply #17 on:** May 01, 2015, 06:51:49 am »

What plants are in her digs? Anything that could cause irritation. Sorry I can't look at original post as on iPad and it crashes if I try and re read.

Hellybee · « **Reply #18 on:** May 01, 2015, 06:58:01 am »

The nose photosensitive ty could be caused by dewy mornings. I very much agree with several posts here, parasite based, immunity. Get an mot off vet, scrapings, fec, bloods. Something is bound to show up.

smallholdingsister · « **Reply #19 on:** August 12, 2015, 07:03:31 pm »

2-3 tsp neem oil
2-3 tsp citronella
2tbsp vinegar
1/2 pint tea brewed with 8 strong tea bags
2 crushed garlic cloves

Make it up to two litres in an old plastic bottle and leave to stand.

Hope pony is better soon.

This midge and horsefly repellent recipe works for us