Itchy pony post

[LOZHUG]

I have posted in veterinary as I have an itchy pony and have put a picture too, the best I could get as typically it's the very nervous pony. not getting much of a response there

Would any of you in here mind popping to have a look at my post. Really don't know what it could be as cant see lice but it may well be lice or could it be an allergy or something else?

Thanks in advance

Glass of Rose and some chocs

 

[putasocinit]

Is it normal itching like pony is moulting, or is the itching down to the skin and around the legs and spreading, then it could be corioptic mange (a type of mite infestation) either use front line or get vet to give a dectomax injection to kill the mites but treat the mange by washing with baby shampoo and diluted iodine wash legs leave for 20mins and wash off then put flamazine on hairless areas that are red and sore, do this for 7 days. Keep up to date with worming esp in dec worm with ivermectin so they mites dont come back.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I had a super itchy pony. We thought he coliced regularly to the point I had vets out weekly. Turned out to be itching! It was only a passing comment from the vet one day we put two and two together. He had skin biopsys done- these are very easy and quick and fairly cheap. It showed an immune system problem. Might be worth a chat with your vet once all other things are ruled out x

 

[HappyHooves]

I've had one loaned RSPCA companion who itched like crazy. Thought it was definitely lice or mites and treated accordingly. But it turned out to be a serious pinworm burden ( and probably ivermectin resistant too).

The next companion on loan has arrived covered in biting lice. Patches rubbed but not down to the skin. Rub your hand through its fur and up come the lice. Ugh.

Finding mites are difficult unless you have a microscope. You need a bit of Scotch tape, part the hair and touch the tape onto the skin, and then check under the microscope.... or better still, call your vet and let them sort out the problem! If its an allergy then they would do a skin scrape. If you suspect it could be a skin parasite do be careful allowing other horses touching and rubbing against your itchy one or even the post or door frame that yours scratches on... or the whole lot will be scratching. Remember that headcollars and rugs will also have to be treated, as will bedding.