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Discussion on Lice?
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New Member:
doublet
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 25, 2007 - 6:40 pm:
I just bought a horse that I felt so sorry for but im not sure what is wrong. I am thinking lice but I don't see any. I just brought him here yesterday. I wormed him with Ivermectin and put Dusting powder on him as well. I will attach a picture. Besides all the bald patches he is also under weight. Any ideas?
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New Member:
doublet
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 25, 2007 - 6:49 pm:
Here is a picture
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New Member:
doublet
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 25, 2007 - 8:19 pm:
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Member:
scooter
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 25, 2007 - 9:04 pm:
Hi Tammy, Just a guess but that looks like rain rot, or something along those lines. My horses get patches like that occasionaly...not quite that bad tho. I usually just put dermavet on it and it clears up in days.
Look in the articles under skin diseases to see how treat it.
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mrose
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 25, 2007 - 10:59 pm:
Poor little guy. He looks like when you get his coat/skin cleared up and get a little meat on his bones he's going to be a really cute horse. How old?
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New Member:
doublet
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 25, 2007 - 11:07 pm:
Diane- Thanks I will look into rain rot. I never thought of that. He does have little scabs all over including under his belly.
Sara-I think he should be really cute when he is healed up. He is just 4. I just had to buy him because he has the kindest eye. He was begging me to take him. I couldn't get him into my trailer fast enough.
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Mar 26, 2007 - 8:16 am:
Welcome Tammy,
The article describes how to diagnose lice have you found them on your horse? If you don't the hair loss pictured above is not specific for any particular disease and you will find a list of possible diseases at Diseases of Horses » Skin Diseases, Wounds, and Swellings » Hair and Coat Problems / Itching / Irritated Skin » Overview of Hair Loss & Irritated Skin. Dermatophilus (rainrot) would be a common problem in this situation.
DrO
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erika
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Posted on Monday, Mar 26, 2007 - 8:57 am:
Sweet boy! He does have a very kind face. Should be very nice when he's fixed up.
Sometimes I find that good nutrition and worming will do wonders for guys like that.
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New Member:
doublet
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Posted on Monday, Mar 26, 2007 - 3:23 pm:
Today when I went out I ended up finding lice. Would the tiny yellow scabs, some with blood be from the lice or does he have another problem as well? He has the little scabs under his belly, on his butt,pretty much everywhere. Also under his chin he has no hair what so ever. Thanks
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Member:
freshman
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Posted on Tuesday, Mar 27, 2007 - 12:01 am:
I'd start with a good deworming program, starting with ivermectin. This is effective against lice, at least in livestock. A power pack of fenbendazole is pretty much standard for rescue horses like this, or any other underweight horse. Ask you vet about other dewormers that are indicated, and when to work in Quest, Strongid, etc.
The horse is really, really cute. Glad you snapped him up! I agree with Erika, above, that good nutrition will go wonders, as long as it goes with a good deworming program.
I've not dealt with such a horse in some time, but I think that the deworming program, including ivermectin for the lice, will work well. I'd work with your vet or call a university hospital for the latest reccomendations--there are some dewormers, like strongid and ivermectin, that can be doubled as a part of a good parasite manamagement plan. They should be able to make recommendations over the phone for something like this.
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Moderator:
DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Mar 27, 2007 - 8:09 am:
The lice could cause the lesions and usually there is pruritus and as the horse scratches he causes sores. That is not to say there could not be something else wrong. Beginning with a good antimicrobial shampoo as you treat for the lice would make sense with open sores on the skin.
The article I reference above gives specific recommendations on treating the lice and if you are looking for deworming programs we recommend you follow those we give at, Horse Care » Worms, Deworming, Parasite Control.
DrO
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doublet
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Posted on Tuesday, Mar 27, 2007 - 10:26 am:
DrO- Thank you very much for all your info. I really appreciate it. This site has so much to offer.
Thank you to everyone who has responded. You guys are great. I will post a picture of this guy when he is healed. I can't wait for it to happen.Thanks Tammy
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Member:
doublet
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Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 12:22 pm:
Here is an updated picture.
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Member:
canter
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Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 2:05 pm:
WOW! You've done an amazing job getting this horse healthy and sleek again. He's beautiful. Kudos to you.
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Member:
erika
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Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 2:15 pm:
I knew he'd be gorgeous with a bit of TLC! Congratulations!
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Member:
frances
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Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 4:13 pm:
What an amazing difference! He's lovely.
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Member:
mrose
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Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 4:16 pm:
Tammy, come on now; 'fess up! You went out and bought another Paint! He looks great!
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Member:
dres
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Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 4:37 pm:
what a lucky horse to have you...
On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with spots..
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Member:
paul303
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Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 12:43 am:
Holy Cow! Tammy!! That was FAST!!!!
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Member:
sunny66
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Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 11:23 am:
I bet he thinks he's in heaven!  Great job, he's gorgeous
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Moderator:
DrO
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Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 6:33 am:
Very nice job Tammy.
DrO
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Member:
cpacer
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Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 9:34 am:
I love seeing these transitions! Would be great to have a before and after posts of more success stories.
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