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Harlan asks about horse’s “scratches”…

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Harlan G.

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We have two haflinger horses and live in a very dry area. The two
horses have had scratches on the fetlocks of their rear legs for four
years. We have have tried many, many remedies. Some were from the vet,
some were all natural, and some were old wives tales. Some products
made a difference, but never cured the problem. Do you have any
recommendations? We use the Red Cal with Magnesium religiously. If you
think one of your natural products would be beneficial, please let us
know. If there is something else we should try we are open. We look
forward to hearing from you.

Hi Harlan,

We have helped many many through the years with the challenge of "scratches". But it is all based on the foundation of the total feeding program— not just Red Cal (thank you for providing that to your horses!) but the other components as well… oats our Just Add Oats, Weight Check Oil and of course Red Cal.

It is my opinion that Scratches, (like so many other challenges) is the body attempting to discharge something through the skin, which of course is the bodies largest organ. The key is to help the body get rid of such junk, not put more back in and support the immune system.  For this I have "targeted" support products that I always suggest- the first being our "Health Check" supplement to help get junk out and put more 'goody" in.

The BIGGEST source of such "junk" is commercial feed with hydrogenated fats etc. (after that,,, meds) I don't know what your feeding program is, but again, consider the "total" feeding program which you can learn much more about at the easy-to-remember site www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com and follow it to the "T". No commercial feed at all.

To further support the immune system I also suggest our targeted support product, "Aller Check" supplement (somewhat pricey but is awesome!).

Again— face this challenge working from the "inside-out" regardless of what others say. Topically, I would only use our Grape Balm herbal would healer. It is ugly and stinks but works great.

There is an audio in my online library about Thrush and White Line (all are similar to scratches) that you might enjoy listening to at www.DrDanLibrary.com (use the "Audio" link) You can also see other questions/answers and even some testimonials dealing with Scratches at: http://askdrdan.com/?s=scratches

I know how hard to deal with Scratches can be Harlan but the above has helped hundreds if not thousands through the years.

Thanks for asking and keep me posted please Harlan.

Dr. Dan

Judy asks about build up of gunk on horse’s back leg…

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Hi Dr. Dan, I have a draft cross that everyday has a buildup of black gunk on his back legs. The vet said it is a overproduction of something in his skin, and she had a big long word for it, and I should just curry it off. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it? I also just started taking  REDOXX, and I love it! I have more energy and more focus, and feel better.  

Thanks, Judy C.
 

Do you remember what she called it Judy? Was it scratches?
 
Regardless, if you would listen to the the audio on "thrush white line and other ichy stuff" in the library section of our website that would be a good start as to such issues. Also there is an article on icky skin there too.  All applies for sure!

Topically our Grape Balm Herbal ointment… but the key is to help the body "discharge" whatever and not put more back in. Such "discharge" of the "junk" that comes from hydrogenated fats, chemicals etc. check out the www.whattofeedyourhorse.com for the ideal feeding program I suggest as well.

REDOXX is a product that not one person should be without… just giving your body what it needs can produce amazing benefits!

Thanks Judy!

 

Carrie, asks about Weight Check Oil for her mare and shares about success with dealing with scratches this past summer…

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Hi Dr. Dan,  

My mare is going to be 29 in March.  I am having trouble keeping weight on her.  Right now she is getting 5 pounds of senior feed and 2 pounds of stablilized rice bran.  I would like to start giving her your Weight Check Oil and am wondering if I should continue with the rice bran.  They also receive the Red Cal.

 I just wanted to add that last summer (2009) my other mare struggled with scratches.  I treated her ALL summer long with little success.  We live in Northern Wisconsin and have had the rainiest summer on record.  I thought for sure with all the rain (this year) that she would have horrible scratches again.,  She did not have one episode with scratches.  The only thing different this summer is that she is eating plain oats instead of processed feed and I started her on Red Cal.

Thank you so much,

Carrie

Thanks for sharing about the scratches and our products making a difference! You won't need the rice bran for sure. Consider adding our Just Add Oats supplement to the diet too.

Thanks again for sharing and asking Carrie!

Sheridan asks about “scratches” with her horse…

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Dear Dr. Dan I am reading all different treatments for scratches – what do you recommend?
Many thanks,
Sheridan T.

Hello Sheridan,

Others may say otherwise, but Scratches, in my opinion, is the body attempting to discharge something through the skin, the bodies largest organ. The key is to help the body get rid of such junk, not put more back in and support the immune system.  To accomplish this I always suggest our "Health Check" supplement.

But please note that the BIGGEST source of such "junk" is commercial feed with hydrogenated fats etc. I don't know what your feeding program is, but I also always suggest following our feeding program which you can learn much more about at the easy-to-remember site www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com and follow it to the "T". No commercial feed at all.

To further support the immune system I suggest our "Aller Check" supplement (somewhat pricey but is awesome!).

Regardless of what others might say, The problem is not a fungus and treating such only makes worse.

Of course, vaccinate, deworm etc with chemicals and other sources of toxins as little as you feel comfortable with. We do fecals.  Topically, I would only use our Grape Balm herbal would healer. It is ugly and stinks but works great.

There is an audio in my online library about Thrush and White Line (all similar to scratches) that you might enjoy listening to at www.DrDanLibrary.com You can also see other questions/answers dealing with Scratches at: http://askdrdan.com/?s=scratches

Scratches are not easy Sheridan and can be a pain, but by focusing on working on it "inside-out" has helped hundreds if not thousands through the years.

Keep us posted and thanks for asking!


Dr. Dan

Check out these helpful links:

The Natural Horse Vet Magazine:
http://www.DrDanMag.com

What To Feed Your Horse?
http://www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com

Dr. Dan's Library:
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The Natural Vet On The Net:
http://TheNaturalVet.net

Marilyn asks about her horse with “scratches”…

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Dr. Dan

Apparently my horse has a case of scratches.  I just found it last night.  I see on the net there are so many thoughts on it.  He wasn't in mud and isn't in mud, so I can't figure out why this happened, too much moisture in the grass he was standing on perhaps??  What and how to treat?  I am also looking in your archives to see if I can find something.  I don't want it to spread.  

Thanks. Marilyn

Hi Marilyn,

Scratches has little to do with mud. In my opinion it is the body attempting to discharge something through the skin, the bodies largest organ. Forget the fungus issue. If it were fungus only all horses exposed would have it. The key is to help the body get rid of such junk, not put more back in and support the immune system. To help get rid of such I suggest the Health check supplement. The biggest source of such "junk" is commercial feed with hydrogenated fats etc. I suggest following our feeding program at www.whattofeedyourhorse.com to the "T". No commercial feed at all. To support the immune system I suggest the Aller Check supplement (somewhat pricey but awesome). Of course vaccinate, deworm etc with chemicals and other sources to toxins as little as you feel comfortable with. We do fecals.  Topically I would only use our Grape balm herbal would healer. It is ugly and stinks but works great. Fungal products,bleach etc only make worse. Scratches are not easy and can be a pain but the above has helped hundreds if bot thousands. Thanks for asking!