Absorbine Antiseptic fungiside PLZ HELLP!!!!?

Question

I recently bought a horse that had a minor case of scratches on his front right pastern (white sock). Just yesterday I got Absorbine antiseptic Fungiside, and have been useing it by itself (no spongeing ect...) is this how you apply this product? If not how would you apply this product? Im asking because the skin has turned an orangey yellow. Is this normal??? The hair on the heel is not falling off of anything.

I also noticed that he has a blister like bubble right beside his scratches. What is this? it looks redish like. Can anyone tell me what im experanceing????

Plz HElp!!!!!

Answer 1

DID YOU READ THE DIRECTIONS?! Almost all products like that have directions...are you supposed to use a FUNGISIDE on scraches? Hmmm...read the directions if is says anything about what he is experiancing follow twhat it says. If it doesnt say anything CALL THE VET! He could be getting an infection, and that bubble might be a water blister from a reaction of some sort. I would call the vet.

Answer 2

Horse scratches, also known as greasy heel, cracked heel, foot rot, pododermatitis is an equine infection caused by dermatophilus congolensis (bacteria). Generally, scratches affects the hoof and hock and symptoms include scabby, cracked areas, that can be swollen and hot to the touch , tender feet and, in some cases, lameness. Scratches is more prevalent in horses that are subjected to wet muddy conditions for extended periods. Horses with white feet seem to be more susceptible to scratches.

Causes associated with scratches include bacteria, parasites (i.e. fungus), allergies, photosensitivity, poor or improper nutrition, irritants (i.e. deworming chemicals, antibiotics), soil, bedding, etc.

Riotte is a totally natural, proprietary blend of  essential nutrients and synergists formulated to control horse scratches.

Answer 3

I've had a lot of experience with scratches.  The most important thing is to dry out the area where the horse stands and,  keep the wounds dry and the scabs pulled off.  I read in one health care book to use Desitan oitment on scratches but that goes against what every veterinarian has told me: don't cover them with anything!  I'm wondering is the orange color might be from iodine in the product?  Check the lable and directions.  The first treatment for scratches is to get rid of all the hair on the area.  Shave the hair as close to the skin as you can.  I have a product I like called "Schreiners" herbal solution but the best thing I use is a vet recommended solution of warm water, mixed with iodine and epsom salts, and 1/2 teaspoon of Dawn dish washing liquid.  Soak the scabs for 10-15 minutes with a rag or sponge.  Peel off all the scabs you can and dry with a hair dryer.  It's been working for me for 15 years.  Unfortunately, you're going to deal with this problem alot if your stall/turnout area is muddy.  But since he's new to your barn, this might be all you ever have to treat.  Good luck.  I used to get very frustrated every sping dealing with this problem!  My vet told me fungus thrives on environments of wet, then dry, wet, then dry....  once summer came and we went to "dry", the problem cleared up.  You can also used clear benadryl lotion (get generic) if you must put a horse with scrathes outside after rain.  It's drying effect will help.

Answer 4

difficult to tell without seeing it.  maybe a reaction  against the cream. i would stop using it.  wash the scratches with hibiscrub diluted with water.  let the scratches get some fresh air and see if that helps.  sometimes the worse thing to do is cover minor scratches with cream.

the cream you've got seems a bit strong for what you are describing.  instructions are usually on the product.  but all creams must be put on a dry skin/hair, and never mixed with anything else.

hope your horse feels better soon.

Answer 5

I use absorbine on my racehorses and it is wonderful; but strong.  Dont apply too much or it will start to take his/her hair off cause it dries out their skin.  It is an antiseptic so it is okay to use on scratches.  Good luck.

Answer 6

Absorbine linament is to be used straight.  You are applying properly.  This can be kind of harsh and if it is not helping or making the problem worse it may be irritating him more.

Another home remedy is to use the equivalent of listerine rubbed on straight from the bottle.  Try your local dollar store for economy sake.

Another product and the one I like best is called M-T-G.  It works well and is oil based and lasts a bit longer.  It's a little pricey and makes my hands stink like bacon grease for a few hours but it works.

If these don't help I recently came across a horse that had scratches like symtoms which turned out to be allergies.  A vet diagnosed it and put him on the equine equivalent of benadryl.