Rain Rot? Listerine works?

Question

HI people, so in my last question a few people said that the bumps on my horse was rain rot. I searched it and yes that is exactly what it is on him. I need your help now.

How do I treat my horse?

I really need to treat him today, but cant go to an acual horse store today.

I heard listerine works is this true?

any other things to help him?

How do i get rid of this?

Answer 1

Dont get worked up with people who tell you to "take care of your horses"...its not worth it.  They are just in here to get a reaction....  Let me tell you something, I have (and spoil) my off track TBs but no matter what, they still are prone to rain rot or scald, as are most horses who are outdoors on a regular basis. They are thin skinned, and even with sheets and so on and so forth it can still happen..to any horse so for anyone who wants to accuse anyone of "not caring for their horses" bc of rain rot - its important that they realize...it can happen to any horse at any time.  ANYWAYS...just ask your vet for a treatment.  They will most likley give you a spray, that you spray on the coat, brush in and leave it.  Its usually a pretty easy thing to heal and get rid of if your consistant with the treatment and it is inexpensive. I think I paid 10$ for a package of treatment that I had to just simply mix with water in a spray bottle.  My advice would be NOT to try listerine ...you just dont want to cause any kind of further infection (as rain rot is a bacterial issue) and using NON medicinal ingredients COULD lead to further issue.  Its safe to even call your vet if you cant get there today and see what he/she suggests to do just to hold you over until you can get a proper treatment.  :) Chances are they will say to give him a good bath.

Good Luck and I hope this helped.

Answer 2

Idodene   sorry don't know spelling. The red stuff they used to torture children with when they scored their knees. Horses don't seem to mind. sorry don't know spelling. Lift off scabs and wash down any goo. Then dab it on

Answer 3

I agree with the betadine shampoo & disinfecting the brushes etc. I use MTG to help my horses' hair grow back too.

Answer 4

Micro-tek will work better than Listerine and works better than anything else I've ever tried for rain rot, icluding betadine washes.  You'll need to wash all your tack and brushes and disinfect them as well or he'll just get reinfected.  Rain rot is a fungus, and they are hard to kill, you're likely in for a bit of a long road here treating it.  I'd just leave it go until tomorrow and get a proper antifungal product, the listerine will burn like heck and hurt your horse.  It isn't going to get much worse, if at all, between today and tomorrow.

Answer 5

i agree with betadine shampoo, works every time.  and def disinfect all brushes etc as well.

Answer 6

You had to of left him out in the pasture to long. proper care wouldnt of done this. wash with a certain shampoo. call the vet.

your pasture might be water logged which means full of water. let it dry out for a couple of days. but you need to call the vet.

disenfect everything you used on him.

-horse experts of ohio

Answer 7

Yes, Listerine will work to help cure Rain Rot but the reason most people don't use it for is that it will burn like h@ll until it is healed up.

If you can't get to the store today an old school method that works really well is bleach. Get an empty spray bottle put about 2-3 ounces of bleach in the bottom, fill with water and shake well. Spray on enough to soak the hair and get down to the skin,  in the areas where the bumps are present you can even rub it in to make sure it gets to the bumps.

And your right, it has nothing to do with your care of the horse, that's the cause in some cases but not all. Some are simply more prone to getting it. Used to have an old Arabian mare that tried to get it every single spring for the 22 years she lived with us (didn't get her until she was 18). Had to be very proactive in treating it with her and usually just started treating her for it before she ever showed any signs of actual rain, just started when she started shedding in the spring.

When you do go buy a product, the Pro-Tect Antimicrobial Shampoo made by Straight Arrow is a wonderful product for both clearing it up and proactive treatment before they show signs. Is pH balanced for horses, not too strong and leaves their coat shiney and healthy, unlike betedine (iodine) shampoo which really dries their coat out.

http://www.manentailequine.com/protect.s...

You can get it at most tack stores, I buy mine at Tractor Supply.

EDITED TO ADD*** You will also need to disinfect any brushes, tack, wraps or boots that has been on him. The bleach works wonderful on the brushes --- just put a cup of bleach in a gallon of hot tap water and let the brushes soak for about 30 minutes. With the blankets and wraps that are too big to wash in your washer, it usually works to spray them down enough to wet them with Lysol.

Answer 8

Listerine can in fact help get rid of rain rot but Listerine has alchohol in it and it can irritate a horses skin. You can use Listerine, try diluting it with some water, and see if it helps anything.

If your horse becomes irritated, immediately rinse him off with water.

Answer 9

Wash him with betadine shampoo.  You will also need to disinfect your brushes, blankets, saddlepads, etc. whatever can in contact with the area.

Answer 10

I buy this dermex stuff to put on my horse and it clears it up w/in a couple of days.  There is also a product called fungisan.  Good luck =]

Horses can get this even w/ proper care and you don't need to call your vet...

Answer 11

use a 50/50 mix of listerine and baby oil.  keep applying this for 4 -5 days and then wash the horse in a tar based shampoo (dog shampoo) that should clear it up. i got a horse from a friend and he had it horribly and this worked great for him

Answer 12

it will work till you can get to a store.  Plain old listerine will kill fungus, bateria and other nastys.   Be sure to wash everything, blankets, saddle pads, brushes that have touched him in a bleach solution to make sure you just dont re infect him daily.  We keep one plastic curry for horses with rain rot.  It goes into a gallon of water with a cap ful of beach after each use.  Or you can put the bleach water in a spray bottle so it keeps a bit longer.  Store it OUT of sunlight and heat though.

edit:  ignore the  you didnt take proper care fools.  Any horse can get rain rot, even the most poshly kept show horse can and will get it.  Its a bacteria, that loves damp conditions,is found in the soil and when its rainy and warm its thrives .  All it takes is one bug bite and a horse to roll in soil where the bacteria is multiplying a BAM.. you got it.

My guys live outside year round, they are never stalled, but do have a run in shed available to them year round with padocks I can close down to limit their movement if need be to 1/2 acre.  And I hear all the time how I am a poor horse owner.  Ya know what?  We've kept horses like horses for the past 40 years and dont have stable vice, stocked up legs, snotty noses all winter or other problems the stable crew does.  Keep your guys the way you want, enjoy them and ignore the Bertha-knows-better-then-you's of the world

Answer 13

Dandruff shampoo works great too.  Lather him up and let it soak in for about 15 min.  Rinse & than water down some and put it on & leave it on.  Wash every other day for a week & it should be gone unless you have a really bad case of it.  If so, wash every third day or so until it clears up.  Cheaper than anything you can get that is sold for horses to treat this condition as well.

Answer 14

I don't know how extensive it is, but my horse occassionally gets it in spots here and there.  For me, regular daily application of MTG for about a week always clears it right up.

Answer 15

Wash him with betadine shampoo. You will also need to disinfect your brushes, blankets, saddlepads, etc. whatever can in contact with the area. You are not a bad owner. It could happen to anyone.

Answer 16

Wash him with betadine shampoo. You will also need to disinfect your brushes, blankets, saddlepads, etc. whatever can in contact with the area.But i've nvr really heard of listerine. If you rly wanted to know for sure about listerine i'd say call the vet but usually betadine works evrytime! good luck best wishes !☺

Answer 17

im not too sure i woulnt think so but i could be wrong.  i would go to a horse store or like a farm and fleet or tractor supply company or something and try to find an ointment that is ment for it.