MrMeldrew
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Looking at that picture and the mane and tail I'd say it could easily be sweet itch
do you think this is sweet itch or something else?
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_daisy_
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you can see the difference in her coat on her side and quarters. this is where the scabby bits are but mainly on on her quaters.
when shed dried off after id bathed her on sunday, you could tell what areas she has rubbed in the past as she had large areas which looked like they had been clipped in the past and grown out.
when shed dried off after id bathed her on sunday, you could tell what areas she has rubbed in the past as she had large areas which looked like they had been clipped in the past and grown out.
mahorse
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My mare gets scabby bits on her rump on one side and her neck on the other. I had vet out and they said it was mild bacterial infection and told me to hibiscrub once and day, they also gave me some steroid cream. However this didn't really work (the hibiscrub) so now I use camrosa on the scabby bits. You can tell where they will be as the hair noticeably stands on end in the area a day or two beforehand, and then the scab forms. Its a pain isn't it....
_daisy_
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another quick question for all you very helpful people.
do you htink the white patches at the shoulder/wither area are from seriuos rubbing problems or saddle issues - these werent visable as you can see before i clipped her.
just trying to upload the other side but photobucket is on a go slow
do you htink the white patches at the shoulder/wither area are from seriuos rubbing problems or saddle issues - these werent visable as you can see before i clipped her.
just trying to upload the other side but photobucket is on a go slow
teddyt
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The white patches are from a badly fitting saddle. Pressure cuts off blood supply to the muscles and hair follicles are damaged/ killed off, so hair grows back white. Poor horse, that is serious damage!
With regards to her skin, i would cut out the garlic. If it is sweet itch garlic will make it worse. That is because garlic boosts the immune system, which is already in overdrive in response to midge bites. Linseed is the best thing for skin, it is oily and the fatty acids present are anti-inflammatory (some oils are pro-inflammatory). Marigold is also excellent for the skin.
With regards to her skin, i would cut out the garlic. If it is sweet itch garlic will make it worse. That is because garlic boosts the immune system, which is already in overdrive in response to midge bites. Linseed is the best thing for skin, it is oily and the fatty acids present are anti-inflammatory (some oils are pro-inflammatory). Marigold is also excellent for the skin.
_daisy_
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cheers teddyt about the garlic - ive got linseed (not oil) so ill start giving her some of that in her feed.
this is the other side - photobucket has decided to play
this is the other side - photobucket has decided to play
teddyt
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Ouch. That was a seriously bad saddle. I would be amazed if she hadnt shown any signs of discomfort.
_daisy_
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im surprised though that it wasnt visable when she had a full coat though
these look like very old war wounds then. it probably happened before my friend got her.
these look like very old war wounds then. it probably happened before my friend got her.
_daisy_
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also wanted to say my saddler is coming out tomorrow to check her over whilst he does another of my saddles and i certainly wont be getting something that doesnt fit her.
Echo Bravo
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Sorry but that is not sweet-itch, having owned a mare that suffers from sweet-itch badly. Neck belly tail front legs and back legs on the inside, but on hind quarters never, seem like rain scald
_daisy_
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seems like the general consensus is that its rainscald then. ill definitely be treating her skin with regular bathing and hopefully i can lift the scabs that are there and treat it correctly
MurphysMinder
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It would seem whatever she has is not typical of either sweet itch or rain scald according to opinions on here. As she is now going to be rugged that will hopefully help if it is rain scald and as your vet believes it is sweet itch you can monitor her in the spring with his help and with a bit of luck there will be an improvement whatever the problem.
ester
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My theory, having seen all the pics is............
she has sweetitch although perhaps not as bad as some, due to the sweetitch she has been rubbing her arse and this has triggered a secondary bacterial in patches on her butt.
I have a very scabby pone (not sweet itch) I think his are caused by a reaction to mossy bites that then somehow become slightly infected. He has had skin scrapes that didnt really show anything exciting.
They are worse when rugged too much if he gets too hot. - occasionally gets them in winter when no mossys so poss start as heat/sweat bumps then
they would become a real issue if I didnt check him for them regularly and have found that sudocrem does the job for us though they arent the same as your girls bum, they spread as a whole and become quite large and may get patches close by.
she has sweetitch although perhaps not as bad as some, due to the sweetitch she has been rubbing her arse and this has triggered a secondary bacterial in patches on her butt.
I have a very scabby pone (not sweet itch) I think his are caused by a reaction to mossy bites that then somehow become slightly infected. He has had skin scrapes that didnt really show anything exciting.
They are worse when rugged too much if he gets too hot. - occasionally gets them in winter when no mossys so poss start as heat/sweat bumps then
they would become a real issue if I didnt check him for them regularly and have found that sudocrem does the job for us though they arent the same as your girls bum, they spread as a whole and become quite large and may get patches close by.
MrMeldrew
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Sorry but that is not sweet-itch, having owned a mare that suffers from sweet-itch badly. Neck belly tail front legs and back legs on the inside, but on hind quarters never, seem like rain scald
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I have a sweet itch horse and it looks very similar to his butt. One thing I have learned with sweet itch over the years is that not all horses with it suffer the same.
I would not rule out a feed allergy either.
Sorry but that is not sweet-itch, having owned a mare that suffers from sweet-itch badly. Neck belly tail front legs and back legs on the inside, but on hind quarters never, seem like rain scald
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I have a sweet itch horse and it looks very similar to his butt. One thing I have learned with sweet itch over the years is that not all horses with it suffer the same.
I would not rule out a feed allergy either.
Natch
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I have a sweet itch horse and it looks very similar to his butt. One thing I have learned with sweet itch over the years is that not all horses with it suffer the same.
I would not rule out a feed allergy either.
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Same here. The mane & tail say sweet itch to me. (have a look at the skin on her mane and tail: is it particularly scurfy? Now that she is hogged, can you see any small scars?) SI is easily managed with sweet itch rugs so don't worry if it is
As others have said I would have a look at diet and treat as per a general allergy/ infection/ irritation with a mild antiseptic detergent and something like tea tree oil, sudocrem or camrosa dabbed on
I have a sweet itch horse and it looks very similar to his butt. One thing I have learned with sweet itch over the years is that not all horses with it suffer the same.
I would not rule out a feed allergy either.
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Same here. The mane & tail say sweet itch to me. (have a look at the skin on her mane and tail: is it particularly scurfy? Now that she is hogged, can you see any small scars?) SI is easily managed with sweet itch rugs so don't worry if it is
As others have said I would have a look at diet and treat as per a general allergy/ infection/ irritation with a mild antiseptic detergent and something like tea tree oil, sudocrem or camrosa dabbed on
WeeBrown
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Ooooh sorry to add to the confusion but my sweet itch sufferer also has some patches like this on his bum so I wouldn't rule out sweet itch. It also fits with the rubbed mane and tail.
Shame about the ancient saddle sore but your lovely saddler will sort her out in no time. Could you let him know that I LOVE my saddle but that I now have to sit properly in the dressage one so I'm not happy about that
Your new little girl looks stunning now she's clipped and I was shocked to see the comments on the last thread you did, after all sweet itch is a pain but manageable and she did only cost you £1
Shame about the ancient saddle sore but your lovely saddler will sort her out in no time. Could you let him know that I LOVE my saddle but that I now have to sit properly in the dressage one so I'm not happy about that
Your new little girl looks stunning now she's clipped and I was shocked to see the comments on the last thread you did, after all sweet itch is a pain but manageable and she did only cost you £1