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Hey there. From the pictures I can't really tell what that is exactly. In general with cattle I start with penicillin and add on as needed. They will probably need to flush the area as well. You can also get some diluted iodine to pour on in the meantime. Make sure you put on some fly spray so it isn't getting parasites in the wound. Hope this helps you.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
This may have started as rain rot but now it looks like there is a secondary infection. I recommend cleaning the area with iodine solution twice daily and keeping him out of tall wet grass or brush which can aggravate this. You can use fly leg protectors to keep flies off it and protect the areas. I do recommend a veterinary exam and treatment since he may need antibiotics or antifungal medication to get this resolved. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for your horse.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Flystrike - insecticides Mastitis - antibiotics Foot rot - foot trimming, foot baths/foot soaks, dry chemicals, oral therapy, antibiotics Fleas - spot on treatments (such Revolution or Advantage) or oral treatments (Nexgard, Bravecto) for cats and dogs, pour ons for cattle and sheep Worms - deworming treatments (the type depends on the animal Abscesses - drain and flush, antibiotics
Updated on August 12th, 2025
There is apparently a quite deep corneal ulcer on the left eye of your horse. Immediate veterinary attention is required as the eye can get perforated. Antibiotic eye drops are required. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
First you need to make sure his teeth are OK. If they haven't been checked or floated in a while that is the first place I would start. You can feed him anything you want but if he can't chew properly he won't be able to break it down and digest it. Next you should make sure he has been properly dewormed. After that, your best bet to help him gain weight is to feed him a senior diet (like Equine Senior) and add some corn oil and rice bran too. Be sure he has good quality timothy hay to eat too. This link may also help you. ( https://www.purinamills.com/horse-feed/education/detail/feeding-horses-for-weight-gain )
Updated on August 12th, 2025