Posted 2016-08-19 12:03 PM Subject: Itching.....worm for threadworms or steroid shot? Plus flysheet?!
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Horse is itching again this summer.... I have him on Platinum Performance this time around and the itching is not as bad. It's present, but his tail still has hair and he hasn't rubbed a hole in his neck.
I have NOT yet wormed this season (last fecal showed no worms but I'm aware that pinworms don't show up). I suppose I'll worm with Equimax but should I go ahead with the double dose to follow potential threadworm protocol? Or just the single dose?
I've also contemplated a steroid shot to ease his symptoms. Thoughts? He's stalled 4 days a week, turned out 3 (dry lot) and I don't do a fly sheet because of the heat.
Posted 2016-08-20 9:06 PM Subject: RE: Itching.....worm for threadworms or steroid shot?
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Did the double dose of Equimax and will probably double dose again in 2 weeks. Really on the fence regarding a fly sheet though.....worth it??
I already feed MSM (different from last summer) and was wondering about anti-hist? The tub made by Ani-Med recommended feeding Anti-hist in conjunction with MSM but it seemed like it was more for lungs rather than itchy skin allergies....