HollyWoozle
Well-Known Member
Our elderly loan pony came a year or so ago with rather cracked/crusty/sore skin under his eyes as his eyes are a little weepy and the skin can't stand up to it (the area under his eyes is bald). The skin is now completely healed and I keep on top of it - I had great success with Filtabac initially, it has been so helpful, but it's not quite thick enough to be the perfect barrier. A month or so ago he had some extra hair loss appear randomly and I switched to using an antibiotic ointment I have left from travelling and this has been perfect, but I've nearly run out and you can't buy it in the UK. The hair that disappeared is growing back and the skin looks lovely but if I don't stick with it then it does start to look sore.
If needs be I will just try vaseline but I was wondering if anybody has any better suggestions for something thick with some antibacterial properties and which is safe near eyes? Something with a vaseline type consistency ideally. I do have some Beaphar Wound Ointment for the cats which has aloe vera... that has a similar consistency but not sure if it would be safe for horses and near eyes especially.
Thanks as always!
If needs be I will just try vaseline but I was wondering if anybody has any better suggestions for something thick with some antibacterial properties and which is safe near eyes? Something with a vaseline type consistency ideally. I do have some Beaphar Wound Ointment for the cats which has aloe vera... that has a similar consistency but not sure if it would be safe for horses and near eyes especially.
Thanks as always!