We’ve been seeing quite a few horses with skin allergies lately. These can show up as:
✨ Itching, rubbing, or biting
✨ Hair loss or scabbing
✨ Hives or swelling
✨ Dull or patchy coats
Skin allergies can be triggered by pollen, dust, feed ingredients, or even certain grooming or cleaning products. Sometimes the cause is straightforward, other times it takes a bit of detective work!
💡 Tips to help your horse:
✅Keep bedding and feed areas clean and dust-free
✅Choose gentle, hypoallergenic shampoos and grooming products
✅Monitor any changes after introducing new feeds or supplements
✅Keep a note of flare-ups to help identify possible triggers
Here is a photo of Becci removing foreign material from a horse’s neck after he had been rubbing it!
If your horse is itchy or uncomfortable, we can help find the cause and create a tailored management or treatment plan to get them feeling great again!