n1801
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Has anyone seen or had a pony whose muzzle/lips have changed colour. My friends pony is 16 yrs old chestnut and its lips have changed from black to pink i have never seen this. What is it?
Colour changing muzzle
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Lucy_Nottingham
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it could have viteligo, which is a photosensitisation reaction, causing the pigment and normal skin cell melanin to react and pretty much go. resulting in pink skin.
It shouldn't cause too much of a problem in terms of health its just quite shocking for owners when it happens.
However, she should maybe have the horse checked out as it can also be a sign of liver disease........
It shouldn't cause too much of a problem in terms of health its just quite shocking for owners when it happens.
However, she should maybe have the horse checked out as it can also be a sign of liver disease........
Darkly_Dreaming_Dex
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Vitiligo- Dex started showing patches last year:
They have spread considerably over winter despite steroid cream from the vet. I will not have a steroid injection as Dex had laminitis before i bought him. He is also going round his eyes. Jenhunt on here with Ron has some impressive pictures in her profile.
They have spread considerably over winter despite steroid cream from the vet. I will not have a steroid injection as Dex had laminitis before i bought him. He is also going round his eyes. Jenhunt on here with Ron has some impressive pictures in her profile.
n1801
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Thanks for your info i will pass it on 