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Post by please help on Dec 26, 2006 19:58:35 GMT
i need help ive washed my ponies main and tail in net curtain whitener before the hoy's i always do
but over the last few day's ive noticed a lot of scab's on it
what have i done ? what should i put on it ?
it's not bleeding but he is rubbing it a lot
help please
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Post by nurse on Dec 26, 2006 21:15:42 GMT
i need help ive washed my ponies main and tail in net curtain whitener before the hoy's i always do but over the last few day's ive noticed a lot of scab's on it what have i done ? what should i put on it ? it's not bleeding but he is rubbing it a lot help please well i am not surprised, your lucky it has not happened before, would you wash your hair in it!!!!then dont wash your pony in it, ring the vet and see what he has to say, or are you too embarassed..... |
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Post by ooops on Dec 26, 2006 22:58:26 GMT
Aww, don't be too mean, we have all done things in varrying degrees of daftness.  To be on the safe side, I would ring the vet and see if they will advise over the phone. Depends on your relationship with your vet. I know it is very cold, but I would try to rewash the pony's mane and tail with warm water and a medicated, fragrance free shampoo (basically something gentle with no additives). This will clear any dust/mud or irritating bits from the area. Towel dry and then use a light anti-bacterial cream to sooth and cool the area and soften any bits that are sore or chapped. Good luck and try a purpose made shampoo next time.  |
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Post by Guestless on Dec 26, 2006 23:12:24 GMT
I think there are lots of people who use net curtain whitener on their horses' tails but the trick is usually to avoid using it up as high as the dock  I think ooops has made very good suggestions but I think I would still give the vet a call to see whether hibiscrub or some other shampoo would be best to use. |
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Post by Dee Jay on Dec 27, 2006 12:05:18 GMT
Have to agree with all the above advice. Would just like to give you a tip to get a lovely white mane and tail with just shampoo.
Go to your hairdresser and ask to buy some purple shampoo - used on OAP,s. (not that I use it myself!!!) My daughter is a hairdresser and we have always used it on Greys and palominos. Our HOYS palomino has been on holiday since and is very muddy but will have a white mane and tail again with a couple of washes.
Hope the scabs clear up soon.
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Post by sallyw on Dec 27, 2006 18:23:39 GMT
I would probably put Fuciderm (from vet) on scabs. One of my ponies had anallergis reaction to her hood and developed bald and scabby bits on her face. It is healing up nicely with this cream. Cowboy Magic have a good new tail whitening thing out. I have one mare with a white tail who manges to poo in it all the time and it worked for her. Snuggy Hoods also sell a tail plait thing which is plaited into the tail and left in. This saves much washing.
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Post by Pho3ni on Dec 28, 2006 10:33:32 GMT
Sudacream is great on things like that. believe it or not i've even used it on my rabbit when he got into a bit of a fight with the other one. Peter lost a bit of his ear bless him and after a couple of days with the sudacream it healed that well u would have thought it was a really old wound.
Maybe give it a try, careful not to go onto any other area tho, and i would consult your vet first, but it works as its gentle too.
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