Skin, Coat & Hooves

Flaky Hoof Syndrome

Hello! I have 2 young donkeys, a Jack and Jenny. They both have hoof problems and my farrier doesn’t know what to do. Their hooves are very soft, and they just seem to be flaking off from the outside from the bottom up about 1″. I am pretty worried. Are there some supplements that would help them with this problem? There is not a lot of info out there on Donkeys and how to feed them correctly. Any help would be appreciated. -Thanks, SK, Texas

April 24, 2012 Ask the Vet, Skin, Coat & Hooves 1 Comment

Dry Skin Solutions

My horse is 22 years old and is showing signs of very dry skin everywhere. What product is the best to use for this condition? Thank you! CM, Pennsylvania

February 2, 2012 Ask the Vet, Skin, Coat & Hooves 2 Comments

Treating Horse Allergies

My horses are on pasture with mix grasses for about 8 h/d and have recently shown signs of allergies, itchiness on forehead, cheek, mane, tail and chest. Will supplements and oils help

December 13, 2010 Skin, Coat & Hooves 7 Comments

Horse Losing Hair

I’ve got a horse that has been in full time training. He went to the trainer with a show coat and 30 days later he has now blown his hair coat and looks like he is in the middle of winter. What makes a horse blow his show coat in this manner?

November 30, 2010 Skin, Coat & Hooves 3 Comments

Hoof Supplements vs Hoof Topicals

It’s rained on and off here outside Chicago for a while now. Due to standing in water, our horse’s hooves got soft. Our vet told us to give him Farrier’s Formula supplements, which we did.

August 24, 2010 Skin, Coat & Hooves 4 Comments

How Can I Help My Pony Regain His Vibrant Sheen?

Our older pony has taken a long time to shed her winter coat. It has lost the vibrant sheen it once had. How can I help?

June 14, 2010 Ask the Vet, Skin, Coat & Hooves 0 Comments

What should I look for in a hoof supplement?

My eight-year-old Quarter Horse mare competes in western pleasure. I’ve noticed that she’s losing shoes frequently and her hooves are brittle. What should I look for in a hoof supplement?

May 19, 2010 Ask the Vet, Skin, Coat & Hooves, SmartPak Features 6 Comments

Preventing Proud Flesh in Horses

Is there a topical medication that assists in the healing cuts to reduce scarring and proud flesh? My Arab has a 21″ cut – stitches were just removed. I always use vitamin E but was hoping there was something else to combine with the E? PD, Kansas Dear PD, Reducing scarring and proud flesh are [...]

April 14, 2010 Ask the Vet, Barn Skills, Skin, Coat & Hooves 1 Comment

Equine Hair Loss

Have you ever heard of a horse losing its hair? And if so, what are the causes and treatments? Have you ever run across it happening as a reaction to supplemental feed? Our horse is losing his hair and his vet hasn’t figured out why. DG, Wyoming Dear DG, I’m sure your vet is steering [...]

October 27, 2009 Skin, Coat & Hooves 0 Comments

Springtime Hair Loss

I’ve noticed when the weather turns warm every spring my horse tends to lose hair in a circular pattern on his face and neck. This slight balding is accompanied by severe itchiness on his stomach and chest area. I spoke with my vet and he is attributing this to a reaction from the Onchocerca parasite. [...]

June 17, 2009 Skin, Coat & Hooves 0 Comments