teddy_
Well-Known Member
I have a 3YO Dutch mare with what I’d describe as moderate to severe sweet itch.
I was rubbing a topical solution into her mane just now and noticed a hard lump on the top of her crest. It probably feels bigger than it is, but I’d hazard a guess it’s about 3 - 4cm diameter - and is under the skin.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is this just a reaction / thickening further to excessive rubbing? Unfortunately there was no one around to hold her whilst I stood on something to take a closer look (I’m a short arse and she isn’t that keen on me prodding it).
I am doing everything I can to try and keep the itch at bay. She’s in a rug 24/7, stabled at night, has Biteback applied to her mane and tail every day and Switch once a week. She also has a Nicotinamide supplement daily.
I don’t mind calling the vet, but thought I’d ask on here first.
I was rubbing a topical solution into her mane just now and noticed a hard lump on the top of her crest. It probably feels bigger than it is, but I’d hazard a guess it’s about 3 - 4cm diameter - and is under the skin.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is this just a reaction / thickening further to excessive rubbing? Unfortunately there was no one around to hold her whilst I stood on something to take a closer look (I’m a short arse and she isn’t that keen on me prodding it).
I am doing everything I can to try and keep the itch at bay. She’s in a rug 24/7, stabled at night, has Biteback applied to her mane and tail every day and Switch once a week. She also has a Nicotinamide supplement daily.
I don’t mind calling the vet, but thought I’d ask on here first.
