A horse with a crusty, infected skin lesion often needs diagnostic testing from a veterinarian to determine if bacteria or fungi are to blame. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Discover how 2 experts identify and treat skin problems in horses. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and explore methods veterinarians use to address them.
Learn how to recognize summer sores in horses and what your veterinarian might do to make a definitive diagnosis.
An equine nutritionist answers a reader question about how her horse’s diet might play a role in his poor coat quality and hair loss.
Experts share feeding, grooming, and bathing tips to keep your horse’s hair coat gleaming.
There’s nothing appealing about this seasonal skin condition. Here’s what experts know about managing, treating, and preventing sweet itch in horses.
One expert explains why horses get hives and how they can be treated.
Horse show environments can put sport horses at risk for developing skin problems. Learn what causes common skin issues and how to return horses to top form.
Look for educational information about equine skin infections all week on TheHorse.com.
Learn about the 4 stages of wound repair and the steps you can take to help your horse’s wounds heal.
Dr. Aja Harvey explains why a horse might rub his tail and what owners can do to stop it.
Scratches, also known as pastern dermatitis, is a multifactorial infection commonly seen on a horse’s lower legs. Get tips for recognizing and managing this condition in our visual guide.
This omega fatty acid supplement helped two horses with different pain points maintain healthy skin and hair coats.
Hives in horses presents as localized, raised bumps on the skin, and they can vary in number, severity, and frequency of occurrence. Here’s what you should know.
Lumps, bumps, coughs, wheals, and wheezes: a basic overview of equine allergies.
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