I see the beginning signs of rain rot. I have done every treatment I've ever heard of, all at once by the way. The home remedies, and the feed store treatments. My question is do I have to scratch off the little scabs as well? I noticed it last night, and started treatment today. All animals deserve the best treatment we can give them. I have vowed to start stalling them on rainy days. Its not bad yet. Hopefully, I caught it in time.
Posted 2011-12-03 7:15 PM (#139295 - in reply to #139293) Subject: RE: Rain rot
Elite Veteran
Posts: 610 Location: Northern CA
My mare had something weird on her rump only. Looked more like bites of some kind. Does rain rot mostly show up on the back of the horse or all over or what?
Posted 2011-12-03 10:03 PM (#139296 - in reply to #139293) Subject: RE: Rain rot
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Posts: 1880 Location: NY
rain rot starts on the back- rump area and spreads fast. Yes you have to remove the scabs and keep treatment at lease a week after they have gone I used medicated shampoo that I got from the vet but there are stuff out there that will do the job
Posted 2011-12-04 4:28 AM (#139298 - in reply to #139293) Subject: RE: Rain rot
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Posts: 88
Have you tried baby oil? Last year we had a problem with rain rot and tried everything under the sun to cure it. One of the local Vets suggested using the baby oil. It was the only thing that worked. You just need to apply it liberally to the affected areas. We use disposable gloves as the oil is messy to work with. We just keep the area moist with it. Might take application daily.
Posted 2011-12-04 9:57 PM (#139325 - in reply to #139293) Subject: RE: Rain rot
Elite Veteran
Posts: 610 Location: Northern CA
My mare didn't get any worse. I think hers were bites of some kind.Maybe even tick bites but didn't see any ticks. I did treat with Betadine. Nothing else has popped up. I did take that sheet she had on off.
Posted 2011-12-05 10:20 AM (#139328 - in reply to #139293) Subject: RE: Rain rot
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Posts: 114
There is a previous thread on rain rot. Betadine is an excellent treatment but you will have to do it more than once. You can leave it on and not wash off. I try to do it three days in a row. Just rub betadine on the affected areas and leave it. Do not pick at the scabs. They can be very painful. After you have treated the affected areas, the scabs will come off as they heal. If you pull on the scabs you will see hair coming out with it. Others on the site here have used listerine, since it has antibacterial affect, it can work too but may burn some. You should see improvement after one treatment and continue to treat unitl it is gone. My horse usually gets it as his winter coat grows along with lots of rainy weather. This year, his was very mild, only had to treated one time.
Posted 2011-12-05 1:39 PM (#139333 - in reply to #139293) Subject: RE: Rain rot
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Posts: 2615
Equyss makes an excellent product,called Micro Tek spray.You leave it on,and,the shampoo is good to use prior to the leave on spray.They are pricey products,but,I used them on some dry skin conditions and on my horse's spots from rubbing this summer (bugs were worse than normal,it seemed!) also on "scruff" that my gelding gets on the front of his hind legs from urine splashing.
I will say that last winter I got a big bottle of generic Listerine,and I poured it in a spray bottle and sprayed my horses down on nice days with it.I did notice that come spring,none of them had hardly a trace of rain rot.You might try this,too,barring the shellout for the Equyss products.
Posted 2011-12-07 9:54 AM (#139378 - in reply to #139293) Subject: RE: Rain rot
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Posts: 368 Location: Georgia
A solution of 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% white vinegar works really well. Apply with your hands, spray it on or just pour it on. Make sure you saturate the area well. May take a few applications.
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