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Post by loopylouis on Jul 21, 2014 9:42:47 GMT
Hello, wondered if anyone had any tips for curing mud fever. I have been trying the process of mild surgical scrub, drying, lifting scabs and applying sudocrem in various combinations and nothing seems to be helping. No lameness but it is beginning to affect his feather (welsh cob) and I don't want it to spread further. It is quite sore and red and very crusty and covers the majority of the skin under the feather. I have ordered camrosa and lincoln's mud fever powder to try, any other suggestions?? Thanks in advance.
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Post by sjw87 on Jul 21, 2014 19:20:03 GMT
At this time of year, it is unlikely to be mud fever. It could be simple photosensitivity, a bacterial infection, mites or even leukocytoclastic vasculitis.
Personally, I'd be wanting a biopsy if it hasn't cleared up.
I have one with vasculitis (google it) and it took months to get on top of hers as she developed it in late summer so hadn't cleared before winter and was a nightmare. The trick with her is prevention as once the scabs break out, they are very aggressive.
Speak to your vet regarding treatment as it will vary depending on the actual cause.
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Post by nli on Jul 22, 2014 8:10:47 GMT
hello - sorry at work so not logged in. spoken to vet and they still think it's mud fever as it is extremely symptomatic of it. will give it another week of treatment and try biopsy if no improvement. Thanks!
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Post by sjw87 on Jul 22, 2014 8:25:44 GMT
I've messaged you :-)
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Post by td on Aug 31, 2014 20:26:57 GMT
If it is mud fever try "muddy buddy". It fixed ours when they came back from stud (to which they will not go again) with really bad mud fever. Also used on rescue TB x this spring and again almost instant results. They make a wash, a cream and a powder. Although not advertised to do so it also worked on the rain scald she was afflicted with/
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