How to Restore Hair on Horse Skin
The skin on the horse is a first defense against disease and illness. When the hair starts to fall out, it is a sign of illness or sickness in the horse before other signs become apparent. There are several causes of hair loss in a horse that range from infections due to poor hygiene, poor diet, spending too much time out in muddy conditions, parasites and flies, and even the horse rubbing against walls to try relieving an itch. Restoring the horse's skin to optimal health requires treating the problem causing hair loss in the first place.
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Wash the horse immediately after the horse is brought in from muddy conditions. Never leave the horse dirty and covered in mud and water. This is not only a potential cause of hair loss, but it can lead to major sicknesses in the horse.
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Use mild soaps and shampoos designed for horses according to the shampoo instructions. If the shampoo is causing the problems with the skin, change to a new soap or shampoo for sensitive skin.
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Remove any parasites or insects that are causing the problem. Flies, lice or mites cause hair loss and skin problems when they infect the horse. The only way to restore the horse's skin is removing and eliminating the problem. Use products suggested by the vet to kill lice, mites or discourage and eliminate any other potential parasites.
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Get the horse treated for infections. Infections such as bacterial infections lead to skin problems and poor skin health in horses. The horse might need a shot from a vet to fix the problem.
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Change the horse's diet. Talk to a vet about potential diet changes that might help the horse. In some cases, allergies are the cause and eliminating a potential food allergy will minimize the potential harm.
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Keep the horse's stall cleaned and hygienic. A clean horse stall will minimize health problems and infections that result in hair loss and skin problems.
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References
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