Ring Worm

[Mini Oaks]

OK, I just discovered one of my horses has ring worm and now is separated from the others. I have clipped and washed three days (when weather permitted) with iodine shampoo. Now that the weather is colder I stopped washing and just put a antifungal cream on spots. What else can I do?????

 

[Matt73]

MTG works on ringworm, I believe. Just rub it on...

 

[CLC Stables]

It sounds like you are on teh right track. The best stuff I have found is called Horsemans Dream I believe, it is an antifungal liquid and encourages hair growth also. It is great stuff.

Don't feel bad, Ringworm thrives in less light so winter it is breakout time often. Watch the other horses now, it probably will pop up on one of them too.

 

[JourneysEnd]

You should have it covered.

I recently had a problem because of a rescued kitten, that's all I did to myself and it went away quickly.

 

[White Socks Miniature]

Bleach his halter and anything else that has touched those spots. You are doing everything you can do. The best is to clip, clean and the use of an anti-fungal. You could use an anti-fungal shampoo as well. It takes some time for these spots to clear up. Some are faster than others. If it keeps persisting I would call your vet as it can be a sign of a weak immune system. But I would not be worrying this early in the game! Keep us posted!

 

[Carolyn R]

Equitech makes a spray and a gel, either works great. The gel is great to have on hand for scratches and scrapes too.

Carolyn

 

[Mini Oaks]

THANKS everyone from your input. At least now know that I am doing the right thing.

 

[Margo_C-T]

I think I'd also recommend 'sterilizing"(soak in bleach water, etc.) the blades you clipped this horse with.

Margo

 

[h2t99]

I hope you are using gloves!! Ringworm is very contagious!!

Good Luck!!

 

[Reble]

I have heard motor oil and also heard apple cider viniger works

Good Luck

 

[albahurst]

10% iodine - put it on the spot and let dry one time each day for ten days.

Peggy