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Discussion on Treatment of Rain Rot in Winter
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Member:
Trouble
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Posted on Monday, Jan 24, 2005 - 3:43 pm:
DrO,
my gelding is showing classic signs of rain rot on his rump area.
I have read your article on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. It has been extremely cold in my area and I hate to remove the scabs and expose bare skin to the cold. Also, bathing or using any type of wet treatment is out of the question in this weather.
I read where several members had good results using tinactin. I am assuming I would still have to remove the scabs to use this product.
Should I wait for warmer weather to treat this condition?
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Kthorse
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Posted on Monday, Jan 24, 2005 - 6:02 pm:
Hi I would not wait as it could get worse. You could use a spray bottle mixed with nolvasan 1/4 to 3/4 water or there are lots of comercial made products for rain rot that can help keep it under control till you can bath him. In winter I spray with the Nolvasan solution and rub in. It helps my horse. He only gets it on the rump in winter which is easy to control.
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Jan 25, 2005 - 6:57 am:
I agree with Katrina, wait and it may just get worse. I don't think a spray is likely to cause much harm because of the cold.
DrO
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Trouble
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Posted on Tuesday, Jan 25, 2005 - 11:24 am:
Thanks Katrina and DrO,
I did a more thorough check last nite and noticed several spots on his back as well. I want these to heal up right away so I can ride when the weather breaks.
I will treat right away. Thanks again.
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