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S. Aureus a Contributing Factor in Equine Pastern Dermatitis

Haylie Kerstetter March 23, 2023

Equine pastern dermatitis is a potentially painful condition that can spread between horses if not treated properly.

Boots and Wraps for Scratches Prevention

Lara Tomich, DVM, Dipl. ACVD March 22, 2023

Boots and wraps might help prevent scratches, but only when used properly and with other management techniques.

Scratches Awareness Week Sponsored by Phovia Equine

The Horse Staff March 20, 2023

Look for educational information about scratches in horses on TheHorse.com.

Cellulitis in Horses: Causes and Treatment

Madonna Morrison, DVM August 12, 2022

Learn how to control this rapidly progressive infection within the horse’s subcutaneous skin layer.

Clipping the Sensitive Horse

Lara Tomich, DVM, Dipl. ACVD August 12, 2022

A veterinarian offers tips to keep horses with sensitive skin comfortable when clipped.

AAEP Releases Equine Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Guidelines

Edited Press Release August 9, 2022

The guidelines can help veterinarians make a diagnosis, recognize clinical signs and risk factors, and provide treatment.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Dermatology

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report August 9, 2022

Stephen White, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, shares some lesser-known facts about equine dermatology.

Looks Can Be Deceiving: Ringworm and its Look-Alikes

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report August 7, 2022

Differentiating between ringworm and other skin conditions is important when determining treatment.

Help Your Horse Beat the Heat

D.J. Carey Lyons July 16, 2022

As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even harder on horses. Two veterinarians share tips on how to help your horse beat the heat this summer.

Infographic: Sweet Itch in Horses

The Horse Staff May 23, 2022

Do you have an itchy horse? Learn more about insect bite hypersensitivity with our visual guide.

Atopic Dermatitis in Horses

Equine Disease Quarterly May 19, 2022

Learn how to treat this skin condition in show horses without inadvertently breaking drug rules.

5 Summer Horse Health Risks

Kayli Hanley May 17, 2022

Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.

Why Does My Horse Itch?

The Horse Staff May 16, 2022

Do you have an itchy horse? Learn about 6 possible causes of pruritus in this visual guide.

Skin conditions in horses are often difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungi to allergens to who-knows-what. Check out our pictures of common equine skin conditions—patchy to scabby and everything between.