What is a home remedy for rain rot on horses?

Mix a 16-ounce bottle of mineral oil (baby oil is OK), a 16-ounce bottle of 3 percent USP hydrogen peroxide, and a half-ounce bottle of tincture of iodine in a bucket. Sponge it on the affected areas and let it set overnight.

Can you use Listerine on rain rot on horses?

For more mild cases, there are reports that a spray bottle with 1 part Listerine and 1 part water can help clear up rain rot!) It may take a few weeks for rain rot to clear up, especially if your horse doesn’t like the feeling of you working with the scabs.

What can I put on rain rot?

Apply treatment such as Theracyn™ Wound & Skin Care Spray to the horse’s hair, spraying against the direction of the hair growth (i.e., the underside of the hair) and using liberal applications daily for several days. In extreme cases of rain rot, bathe your horse with a medicated shampoo prior to treatment.

Does tea tree oil help with rain rot?

Tea tree oil in light dilutions can help stimulate the coat giving it a natural luster and shine. Tea tree oil also helps clean the coat of contaminants, like bacteria, helping to reduce the risk for infections, like rain rot above.

Can I put apple cider vinegar in my horses water?

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have recommended apple cider vinegar in the prevention of enteroliths in at-risk horses. Adding half a cup (0.11 liters) of cider vinegar to a horse’s feed or sprinkling the liquid over a hay ration has been recommended to help combat the formation of enteroliths.

Does MTG work on rain rot?

Pros: M-T-G has proven effective for ridding my horses of rain rot. I find that it takes a bit longer than some of the ointments or lotions, but it softens up the scabs, enabling them to come off easily and allowing your horse’s skin to heal.

How do you use Listerine on a horse?

Mixture With Original Listerine Rub the solution into your horse’s tail dock — the head of his tail — deep into the hair roots. Ideally it will kill any embedded microscopic critters that cause dandruff and other itchy conditions.

Will coconut oil hurt horses?

It’s completely edible and can provide some internal benefits when ingested. For example, you can give coconut oil to your horse (½ to 1 cup daily) in his or her food for a boost of energy. Once the coconut oil is digested, it promotes good gut health and can even assist in the healing of ulcers.

Should you rug a horse with rain scald?

Prevention of rain scald on horses Affected horses need to be kept dry and should always wear a turnout rug in the field. If possible, provide a field shelter. Avoid contact with wet, muddy fields (and wet in general) and also try to stop mud splashing onto the skin.