Chlorhexidine Use In Horse Treatments - Rain Rot Fungus Sweet Itch Scratches & More

[@indie825]

So glad to hear you found a solution and Mr. T is doing better. Big hug to all the critters.

[@Vicki-Z]

So happy to hear that Mr. T is doing better!!!

[@carolv8450]

So glad to hear the good news for Mr. T. Thx for the update, I know all your friends are worried.

[@katel.6407]

Ha, I laughed when you talked about Mercurochrome because I hated that stuff as a kid! You would see that glass applicator and flinch because you knew it was gonna hurt. Too funny.

[@602redroses]

So glad to see that you found something that would work and Mr T is doing better. We were all concerned.

[@SpiritBear12]

Wow! I'm so glad you found something that's working! Major smiles here! Really, I felt so bad for poor Mr. T. He's been having such a tough time lately, I am really glad you found something that is working the way you want it to. I'm very happy for you and Tanner. :-)

[@amysuebuskey5535]

Really glad to hear that Mr. T is doing better.

[@leonslionessnz4867]

Interesting Rick. I remember using that stuff in the 80s. All the racehorses got ringworm so the old school trainer I worked for gave me a big white bottle with a solution he had made up and told us to put the solution on all the bare patches on the thoroughbreds, I remember the name he wrote on the bottle, Chlorhexidine solution. It dried out the ringworm, which is a fungus. Not saying Mr T has ringworm but he could have some sort of fungus hence the Chlorhexidine working. I wonder if Mr T would like boiled barley it is a miracle feed for the old horses, boil some up, add some chaff, and a good mineral mix, keeps the weight on, shine on the coat, I have never heard of a horse reacting to it because its natural unlike the commercial feeds that have a lot of sugars and crap added to them which would feed a fungus if Mr T has one in his system. Glad the Chlorhexidine is working, poor old Mr T, he is just lovely. Love how you care for your animals especially your horses.

[@csachevauxsansabri2612]

Im so pleased for him that you found something that worked.

[@kimbourke4775]

Thanks for sharing. I'm keeping notes on all of your feed and treatment suggestions. Please keep you tubing👍😄🐴🇦🇺

[@pinkrose1990]

I"m so glad Mr T. is getting better :}

[@teenwolflover7067]

I'm glad it's working so well!!

[@jeanclayton565]

Yes great information thank you Rick. I'm so glad MR.T is getting better.

[@phoebejones2070]

I just love Mr T and Buddy they are so so gorgeous I hope they both have as longer life as they possibly can.

[@MegaMindyLou]

My stepmom uses the chlohexadine on her dog's feet. He's a white boxer with chronic skin issues and this stuff is amazing. Thx for the update. He looks super shiney.

[@nancysaake6497]

Mr T is looking so different with age. I have been going thru all your videos over the past 6 months and you can really see the change in his body type as ages. Poor Mr T hes my favorite. Sorry Buddy.

[@OurFamilyAdventures]

I am a RN and we use it when putting in IV's, when cleaning off the IV tubing before giving any IV medicines and other places too. It is pretty good stuff.

[@peskycitizen7582]

My mom used something called merthiolate and mercurochrome on us when we were kids. Stung like a freakin mother bear! 😫 I swear I would rather get an infection rather than have her put that shit in a open wound. Thanks for dredging up fond, childhood memories. 😆

[@katherinepoletto7875]

Oh God yes.Mercurochrome.FUN FUN FUN.kat.

[@mrs.maztech2968]

Oh the BURN!

[@sharonmacanley4591]

looking pretty good, lovely shiny coat. looks like Mr T had put on some weight as well.👍

[@Gracek1998]

Love smokey 😺 " no more dead animals today thanks smokey 😂😂"

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

It was methiolate that stung like hell. We were glad as kids when mecurechrome came out, because it didn't sting.

[@KJMudge]

We use Clorhexidine as a surgical scrub in our veterinary practice it is very efficient for the sterilisation of an area .

[@teriross3779]

We always used Listerine for fungus issues.

[@john-dt6bq]

Thanks for doing the leg work on this product Rick. As far as applying it with your hand. Try a hand towel. It covers more evenly with no drip. Keep the videos coming man!

[@1BarbieTink]

Slowly Mr. T's mane will come back. My favorite boy Moose had the rainrot. It took a bit of time but his mane came back. Big and beautiful now!!! ♥♥♥

[@Noogsie_47245]

Thanks for the chlorehexidine tip. It is a miracle that clears up a lot of issues. I'm turning all the ladies on to this at my barn. When they rave about it I tell them the tip came from you...LOL.

[@BirdDana]

i went through almost a full bottle of M-T-G when i treated my boy just over 2 years ago. he had it so bad and i couldnt treat it because it was getting cold, just before winter. he had it over 60% of his body and lost 200lbs very quickly, but also gradually enough that i didnt see the severity of it until my vet told me to put a blanket on him and start giving him grain because he was going to drop dead (i took pics of him that day so i would be able to see his progress of weight gain) when spring came i did a hard-core treatment and spent hours hand-grazing him it the tall grass. then i moved him to a friends house and go and se him whenever i want instead of just once a week. havent had rainrot in 2 years and he's never been that skinny since. M-T-G was my go-to product

[@susangardiner2087]

That mgd or the stuff that caused the hives. Sounds that he had an allergic reaction to it. I am glad you have found something that is working and when he is all better his hair should return. (I hope). Made my day finding out that there is some progress.

[@BelindaTN]

When you use MTG, don't let him go out into the sun. It can cause sun burn. I have great luck with MTG for scratches, but I know of several people that had horses with bad reactions to the MTG. They thought it may have been the sulfur. I think the heat might add to the reaction too. I know I cannot wear anything oily and go out into the heat and sun. It breaks me out something awful. I think when you need to sweat, you don't need something blocking the pores. Horses may be the same way. Glad to learn about the Chlorexidine. I will be adding that to my arsenal. lol What a good job you are doing and thanks for letting us know the results of your experiments.

[@nitafaw9846]

So glad Mr. Tanner is doing better. Bless his heart, I know I hate hives. And yeah, that merchurichrome....red burny shit, would make you run circles. I know I spelled it wrong, but you're right. Shit got real!!!!

[@asportableskatesharpening4207]

Thanks for this advice. For cuts and scrapes, I love using Alushield, the aluminum spray, it sticks to the cut forever and by the time it wears off, the cut has healed. It seals the off the wound to bugs, etc.

[@mlory1]

So pleased of see this has worked for you! I had similar results with a horse of mine. I apply it differently though, I might try it your way, seems much easier! I love chlorhexadine, magic stuff, and very safe to use.

[@MarsMan1]

So whatever happened to Mercurochrome and Merthiolate? How do they work? Mercurochrome is a trade name for merbromin, a compound containing mercury and bromine. Merthiolate is a trade name for thimerosal, a compound containing mercury and sodium. Both these compounds kill some (but not all) disease-causing microbes by denaturing enzymes and other proteins so that the microbes' metabolism is blocked; they do this by breaking up chemical bonds in the proteins. Both have been widely used as topical antiseptics, applied to the surface of the skin of a living body. Thimerosal is still often used to help rid skin of bacteria before medical procedures. Mercurochrome is not widely used anymore. Both Mercurochrome and Merthiolate (and iodine preparations, too) sting when applied to broken skin and can interfere with healing. Experts now recommend that first aid kits contain newer antibacterial creams, especially those containing bacitracins, a class of antibacterials first produced by other microorganisms. Mecuricome is a dark red topical antiseptic containing mercury. Before the proliferation of over the counter first aid medicines, and FDA regulations which stopped its manufacture, Mecuricome was used throughout the world to treat minor cuts, scrapes, sores, and other external infectious conditions. The liquid was only sold in small quantities, since one application by Q-tip was extremely effective.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

great info thanks.

[@ItisMadness]

Hey and greetings all the way from Finland, Europe. This condition of Mr. T's fur got my attention because that's known as "summer eczema" here in Europe. For some reason it's more common with old and "original" breeds like our Finnhorse here in Finland, or other original breeds like Icelandic horse and so on. I guess there's some cases in Germany too... Anyway, I've and am still studying horses and am working with them too, for me it's the trotters (harness racing) that stole my heart. But don't worry, even tho the whole harness racing thing came here from the US, it's way different here and more horse-friendly. There's a vet for every race and the well-being of the horses is the main thing and the vet can ban a horse from taking a part if they feel the horse is not healthy/feeling well enough for racing. (I just recently found your channel so I don't know if you've talked about harness racing here.) -> But back to the summer eczema: when I saw Mr. T's tail, it looked so so familiar. Were I work at, there's one Finnhorse mare (3 years old by now) who I've been taking care of since she was just 1 year old. Her first summer was pain as no one knew what was going with her and she just would walk around and rub her mane and tail off and she was skinny because she just kept walking. She walked because of the bugs. Summer ezcema can be because of the sun itself but also many other things and what causes her itchiness is these bugs called "ceratopogonidae", Wikipedia tells me one of the names they're called as in the US is midgies. Maybe you mentioned them in this video? It's an oversensitivity to them, they make every horse itch but with oversensitivity it's painfully itchy. The next year the place she was at, they found out about this summer ezcema (there was also one Shetland pony with the same thing) and this natural oil they sell in Germany. I don't know if they sell outside of Europe, but it's called Wiemerskamper. They have a website too (sommerekzem.net), they used this on both and it helped them. This mare (I'm her groom) has always been very shy and dislikes being touched, but she still remembers that smell and how it maked her feel better. So for... 3 summers so far it's been every other day that I apply this oil on her. She usually doesn't like her ears to be touched but when I let her sniff my hands or the bottle, she knows what's going on and I've teached her to lower her head so I can apply the oil/salve on her ears and she just stays like that until I'm done. At the moment she rubs a bit and her tail doesn't look the best, but it could be much much worse. At least her skin hasn't been reacting which is great. Here the July seems to be the hardest time for her. The vet also recommended E-vitamin for her so she's also getting that daily. I don't know if summer ezcema is a thing in the US. I mean, is it just in some breeds? Is it in their genetics or just something that happens to some horses? Because I haven't heard of standardbreds or warmbloods (in Finland) with this condition, they're almost always the original European breeds and I think it's "common" with pony breeds too. But as I work with trotters and have heard of many of those, I still have never heard a name of a standardbred with summer ezcema, but still can name a few Finnhorses with it. But still wanted to let you know about this if the information could be useful with Mr. T. It's great if it's been helpful what you've already done with him, tho! With (Finnish) trotters it's just that it's hard to treat this condition when we are very strict about doping (not allowed at all, in any way and it's monitored very well too) and lots of medications are on the doping list. But this oil is all natural which means it has no doping time which means the horse can be treated with it even during the horse's racing season which means less pain for the horse. Most of the horses with summer ezcem are either put down or go for breeding because it's too painful without any meds/something nor could they race when they're hurting and with meds they can't race because it'd be considered as doping. It's still bit unknown condition and the oil is even less known in Finland atm, but I think more and more people are learning about this every day. So, I hope you don't mind me writing a long comment, as I really just can't write anything shortly :D But I hope all the best for you and your horses! I'll keep watching more of your videos!

[@turbotehe]

Love these kind of tips and tricks videos. :) I'll pick up a jug myself.

[@cherylsund]

Diptera. Suborder: Nematocera. Midges are a group of insects that include many kinds of small flies. They are found (seasonally or otherwise) on practically every land area outside permanently arid deserts and the frigid zones. Midge - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midge

[@carolv8450]

Good info - thx

[@SFD-Horses]

Thank you for passing on your knowledge once again. I found some at my I REMEMBER that spray! It was terrible, and your right it burned something fierce! Thanks again!

[@jenrayn5040]

Glad to hear the Chlorhexidine is working so well. It is great stuff and you cannot beat the price. On another note, don't know if anyone mentioned the products from Equiderma. Find them at equiderma (dot) com. Love their skin lotion, fly spray, and shampoo. They have other products which may interest you as well but for fly protection, the shampoo alone kept my horses fly free for days. I use the lotion on their faces in lieu of the fly spray and on their tummies as well for all those little bites and scabs that always end up there. Have seen none of that since applying the lotion. I haven't had to use it daily either. Apply it once a week and hardly a need for the fly spray at all. Pretty amazing stuff. It seemed expensive when I made my purchase even with a coupon, but based on the notion that a little goes a long way, it is pretty economical. I would not hesitate to use their other products. I use their dog shampoo/conditioner/lotion as well and it seems to repel fleas well and does not dry out their skin. Nor do the horse products. Just wanted to mention it in case you need yet another something to check out for future use.

[@allenhuddleston4616]

Rick , terrific news that you yourself did the research and found a solution to Tanna's misery . If I am not mistaken ... I believe that midges like mosquitos have an aquatic larval stage ? Maybe a few blue gills or crappies in your pond would keep the flying pests more under control ? anyway ... good to see all of your four legged friends looking so good. Cheers from Maryland , sir .

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I have perch, catfish and minnows in pond

[@trytohelpthem1512]

Well Rick this was another asthma induced video but I always use my inhaler before watching now lol. The brown bottle stuff was methiolate ? not sure of spelling but close and it made you not tell until you were later inspected and any wounds found lol. We then had Mercurochrome same bottle same glass applicator but no burning. They were pulled because of their mercury content. Kids these days have such kid friendly no set you on fire like being laid wide open was not painful enough even if you were going to the doctor was not traumatic enough because our doctor even came to your house and did not leave without giving you a shot of penicillin in your but cheeks. Younger people these days i am 65 also don't know the pain and bruising the good ole dull needles caused because they were not disposable and used until you could feel the flesh tear as they were jammed in. I did read it was replaced by pure iodine which still lites you up. I have also read and saw that the purple spray stuff is of no value in any way and just a waste of money. We are very concerned about sweet ole Mr T and Buddy but also Mokey and the ruler of Gore Acres of course you Rick. You bring so much laughter but also so much information on how to care for horses and all animals gently and for all horse owners and especially the young this is so important and we thank you Rick.

[@aprilwollschlager3722]

hi rick! so sorry 2 hear about Mr. T. I've always had great results with MGT. I don't know if u give your own shots! I keep Dexium (dexamethasone) around. I get it from my local vet. I keep it around 4 a hive horse. You just give it IM. In case u can't get a vet 2 cm out! helps with breathing issues also!!

[@dbprice100]

I remember mercurochrome...your description was on target.

[@drrebekahnunn6872]

Do you spray him every day with the chlorhexidine?

[@Trapezius8oblique]

I use that blue spray on any cuts I get working out in the bush or pasture, as an emergency treatment, it does sting but it stops stinging quickly, but by crikey it really heals my cuts up quickly, with no infection, I use it on the cattle and any minor cuts on horses, it heals well and keeps the flies off the wounds. I’ll try the Chorhxidine. Thanks for the tip.

[@debbiek.bradley1503]

tree stump>my boyfriend and I had a peach tree that died ,but we left the stump and turned it into a kitty play ground for our 3 cats,they love it.

[@Lunaish03]

I just now realize, your cat looks exactly like mine, and your cat also has the same name as my cat! 😂 How cool is that? I think it's awesome!

[@CubeCyclone]

chlorhexidine is also used as an antiseptic mouthwash by humans. you'll find it in all chemists or pharmacies but in small bottles.

[@captdjb9745]

We have frequent allergy flair ups with our dogs, MUCH rather go with topical vs Pred etc. - I totally forgot to tell Rick about this *(be sure to DILUTE as Instructed)* www.amazon.com/Chlorhexidine-Horses-Dogs-One-Gallon/dp/B000HHNZVW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497720738&sr=8-1&keywords=chlorhexidine+solution

[@earthangel6480]

EARTH ANGEL 😇. LOTS of good information here.👍

[@iamedbytes]

Bacteria are teeny animals. Fungus is totally immune to antibacterial products.

[@jillianrose7844]

You should try coconut oil on mr. T's bare spots. It will help with moisturizing and hair growth. You can also give them a scoop or two in their feed. It's super healthy! People use it too.

[@S4ccryn]

Jillian Rose it isn't sunscreen, better to keep using zinc oxide

[@shdba]

Jillian Rose /amp/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/40300145 im no expert but please do not feed pure fat to your horses before consulting specialists

[@cathebrooks63]

You got into the exact same loop I did. MTG was HORRIBLE for our gelding! He was totally allergic. The only thing that helps is the Benedryl 3 tablespoons for 3 days.

[@drrebekahnunn6872]

Good to know. A gelding had been mounting my mare so she has tons of bites. NOW all of the sudden she’s got rain rot all over. Almost over night. Now I’m fighting the stuff. Used the chlorhexidine once but I’ll make a point to use it daily! Ugh this stuff is a nightmare to resolve.

[@carolmimi123]

I am haveing the same problem with my horse for three years trying everything. Did this findly clear it up by useing the Chlorhexidine ? Are what did H E L P ????? Please respond Thank you.

[@TheBlackrose771]

for any bald spots use castor oil...don't need a lot should rub in , of course after everything has cleared up...promotes hair growth naturally.

[@kiwimum9864]

Good to know, will keep that in mind

[@LilyPLil]

It was merthiolate that felt like a red hot poker in a wound. When I hurt myself playing as a kid and my grandma went to the cupboard to pull out a bottle I'd always hope like heck for the mercurochrome. They both painted you orange but one was obviously developed by a sadist.

[@loveydejean6840]

Jen Lilley q[

[@lilalaunelurch]

my old man had the same or at least a similar issue. He rubbed off half of his mane and his tail. the tail grew back a year later but the mane didn't grow back at all. i think that doesn't matter too much, it's just looks. Big T is still a handsome old man. how does He ceep His weight, if you Cut down on His Senior diet stuff? Hope He won't get too skinny :(

[@notadumbblond3]

Good to know! I had a dog that I tried everything on similar scabs and hair loss. It wasn't mange, wasn't a fungus, vet had no clue. Coconut oil and giving her probiotics worked best but it still hung around a bit for a year until she had to be put down due to old age arthritis. Now I know if I see this again, I'll use it. Thanks!

[@bbrgemdiamond9703]

glad to see mrt is doing better and is that the same thing as hibiclens

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I think it goes by the name of hibiclens but I used that before and did not work like this.

[@captdjb9745]

Made me think of being out hunting with my Dad (years ago) getting loaded with chiggers (FL) Sulphur powder/vaseline paste - stunk but worked

[@suzanrashid3525]

Hi, any real solutions for treating sweet itch on horses face & neck pls ? Suzan ,Greece

[@lesliebewley24]

LMAO...Are you talking about "Monkey's Blood"? My granddaddy used that on everything and it burned like hell!! I thought it was some form of iodine, but am not sure. It was in a small, glass brown bottle with a wand/stick applicator. He thought it cured everything. Any scratch or abrasion and he was whipping it out. lol...

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

yea that's it, glass tube applicator.

[@CountryHavenDairyGoats]

Leslie Bewley yes, and I was magically fine when I saw that bottle...the smell was bad too😕

[@Azkademon]

just to let the people of the U.K know that over here this is called Hibiscrub and is widely used for horses over here already, also instead of being blue in colour it's pink!! don't know why that is, as it's same stuff in it :D hope this helps.

[@kimbourke4775]

I had a friend who used neat white King bleach on his horses greasy heel and it used to sting so much and it didn't cure it.

[@holidayrobin6023]

Hi Rick, at the beginning of your video you were talking about sulfur to keep bugs away...is this a powder and where do you purchase something like this...we live in Michigan and have terrible biting flies and mosquitoes! BTW...LOVE the info you provide ....thanks for caring about the human- horse relationship....

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

we can get here at any home depot, lowes, large garden centers.

[@BelindaTN]

How often did you use the Chlorhexidine? Once a day? And It sounds like you left it on. Did not rinse off? I have just started using this as well and very hopeful results. I used the MTG for a while and though the areas got better, they stopped short of totally healing. So, because of this video, I bought a gallon of the Chlorhexidine from Tractor Supply. Not only is it much more pleasant to use, it seems to be working well. I wipe the area off with antibacterial hand wipes, then follow up with a paper towel soaked in the chorhexidine solution. I have not been rinsing and I usually leave it to dry on its own. But have dried it a couple of times after 5 or 10 minutes. The problem is at the back of his elbows of his front legs, right against his body. So there are wrinkles there and I had some concerns about leaving it wet. But it seems to dry ok anyway. It is always dry as a bone when I check him the next morning. Thanks for the video and your experience with using it.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

once a day did not rinse off

[@BelindaTN]

Think Like A Horse ok. Sounds good, I am going to keep that up. Thanks!

[@sonjacreech8033]

You might want to see if you can put diamaetious earth on horses, if you rub it in on their skin and hair it should repel flys and it kills worms if you mix a little bit up in their food once in a while, and I know it kills mites on chickens and you can rub firewood ash on their skin too for mites, I believe, theres a natural lime in the firewood ash I think. It's worth a try.

[@mandyfifer8994]

I had a pony that reacted to MTG. I was told it was the sulfer in it, although I didn't have it tested. used a medicated shampoo to wash it off of him and I think we ended up using pink lady to promote hair growth.. don't plan to use MTG anymore. might have to look into chlorhexidine.

[@kellycauthen3174]

The sulfer made my horse break out too

[@jenniferkristen80]

I'm having the SAME PROBLEM!!! Gonna grab this. My Duke wants nothing to do with MTG and he has hives now. We need to hire someone to organize your videos a little better 😘

[@mckaylabehnke]

My horse broke out in hives when I put piranha fly spray.

[@warrenfromga9945]

Mercurochrome did not burn but Merthiolate burned like crazy. Both had an orange/red color.

[@mandyc1091]

Hey rick I do a little different to kill fungus. Especially on mud fever and when horses has an out break of ringworm. It’s Milton baby sanitizer spray. It’s anti bacterial viral and fungal. May sound crazy as designed to sterilise baby’s bottles. But it sure worked well. That’s what the brand name is here in the uk but I guess you must have the same thing in America under another brand name. Killing the ringworm fungus it made it clear up faster than the vets stuff. I just sprayed it on neat. The horses didn’t seem to find it irritating unlike what the vet supplied. Sometimes using baby talc powder on the horses heels helped two as it’s a drying against. Crazy to think what’s safe on a baby is effective on horses. But least as it’s made for sterilising baby stuff you haven’t got to worry about it containing harsh chemicals.

[@iamedbytes]

Preppers use Veterinarian products like penicillin and other antibiotics for when a doctor is not available. Ragnar Benson talks about the proper use "Survival Medicine Chest." He used it in poor 3rd world countries. Also see "Ditch Medicine"

[@carolv8450]

Do the horses actually stand in front of the fan on hot days?

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

the only I have seen a horse stand in front of a fan is when they locked in a stall and have no choice.

[@laminiticreaction8824]

Chia seeds are good for skin and and coat. Keeps them "regular." Lol It has worked amazing for my boy

[@billbixby3462]

I really wish you would have tried the Eqyss microtek spray and shampoo. I dont buy anything else. it's all natural too

[@carolv8450]

What is in it?

[@johnpalmierifarrierservice4771]

Great job Mr. Rick, where did you buy the Chlorhexidine? Also I have been using coconut oil on my horses hoofs and it seems to be working great, I rub the whole hoof top and bottom. Let me know what you think. John

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I have heard too much oil on horse hooves can weaken them and make them soft and putting in on the bottom can make the sole soft, If use I put on rear pastern area and maybe around conet band

[@johnpalmierifarrierservice4771]

Mr. Rick, I only use hoof dressing when conditions are dry and hoofs are hard etc. When conditions are wet and rainy and hoofs are soft, I have been using Keratex Hoof Gel. After 45 years of Farrier work, I have found this to be the best stuff. Also check out Keratex Hoof Hardener. John

[@susansmith5044]

Think Like a Cat . Org sounds like a great web site.. Doctor Rick Gore I Thank You!!!! The info I am going to use on my dogs now.. Thats what Drs. do is trial by error..

[@susansmith5044]

They are so shiny!!!

[@suzyhomesteader2454]

I use Chlorhexidine for everything here. I clean my children's scratches, the dog, cats, chickens and ducks with it. I love the stuff.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I read NOT good for CATS can cause big issues, might want to check that with vet.

[@suzyhomesteader2454]

Think Like A Horse we used it when I worked as a vet tech to clean the cats and dogs for surgery. That's where I got to start using it. I use diluted amounts on surface scratches only. Anything beyond getting scratched by a mesquite thorn, or things like that they go to the vet. I don't have the equipment, or knowledge to do most of the things lile that. We havr nasty cacti and mesquite here. I also get mine from my vet, then dilute appropriately. The Chlorhexidine you can get from stores has stuff in it that isn't good for cats.

[@debbieshifflett5656]

My mom used put that Mecurichrome? on me. It hurt like hell. I'd see her come at me with that and I'd be like 'NO'.

[@nancylou7]

Mine too!! But I don't remember it hurting. It healed things like Nothing else!! Probably straight up mercury poison. LOL. OOhh but we survived!!!

[@equatebond2809]

Did you mean merthiolate, the red liquid? I hated that stuff!

[@annem1816]

Very familiar with this product, used it a lot with dogs and cats when I worked as vet technician :) Glad to hear it's working! Just a tip though don't use it in the ears without having I checked by the vet first, as it can damage the inner ear :)

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I was told not to use on cats if they lick it , it can kill them.

[@annem1816]

Think Like A Horse Edit: Licking it and consuming it is different. Cats are insane in the fant that that they dont want anything on them and in their fur. Well then I must have killed many cats in my time xD Used it all the time for both cuts and to sterilize an area before surgery. Of course, it was washed off a bit by the time the cats could lick themselfs again, at least before a surgery. It's probably due to the strength of your mixture there, the concentration of it? , maybe new research has come out? Of course, you should just follow what you've been told by the ones you buy it from, best not to take any chances. It could be something the manufacturer have it mixed with that can kill cats and perhaps not the chlorhexidine itself. Many possibilites, but yeah follow the advice you've been given about it, don't use it on the cat(hopefully he won't need anything either). But it was news to me, at least.

[@lenorecurry1131]

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[@mechanicalbees7698]

Don't hate me and I can be wrong but I notice Mr T has a descended belly. He can have fungal internally. Sorry if I'm late. Probiotics and more. Cut rich foods and sugary treats.

[@dianaa8677]

I agree!👍✨

[@sacilexi231]

I'd turn on bug zapper so they can get used to it on low bug days.

[@hollieinan8329]

thinking out loud: do you think it could be mange/scabies? im glad that blue stuff is working, poor mr t

[@mechanicalbees7698]

Smokey is going to be Smokey! He will hunt! 😍😍😍

[@kimbourke4775]

Hey Rick, so this works on greasy heel?

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

It appears so, really good improvement on Buddy he gets it worse and I only put it on once a day, if it was bad and I did it twice a day probably better.

[@dianaa8677]

$3 Vingar!!!✨ put in a bottel you hook up to a hose wash horse down tail hoofs main that's it✨ plain an simple

[@Swimkid1]

Great thanks

[@jacquieb6229]

what does the brand say??? just curious lol

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I explain it on my website and in a video about Mr. T freeze brand.

[@carolyndee5259]

this is why I use citronella oil Rick...:)

[@happyhorseshappyhounds9738]

One of my horses has sweet itch, it is chronic, and it happens every year. Vets just put him on Prednisone and keep him on it all summer. I worry about the damage it causes to his internal organs, so I am not using it this year. A friend of mine said her vet suggested Benedryl @ 12 of the 25mg tablets once a day for 5 to 7 days. That gets rid of the hives, until I stop the treatment. I believe it is caused by the insects and the white clover. We have tons of white clover :-( I have tried soooo many things over the past 4 years and have not found anything that works. I will try the Chlorhexidine solution.

[@carolv8450]

Prednisone should not be used for long periods. Good u r trying to find an alternative.

[@captdjb9745]

+HappyHorse HappyHounds Dilute as instructed (if you can't find it locally) >> www.amazon.com/Chlorhexidine-Horses-Dogs-One-Gallon/dp/B000HHNZVW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497720738&sr=8-1&keywords=chlorhexidine+solution

[@happyhorseshappyhounds9738]

I know, the vet started him at a high dose, tapered it off over 10 days, and then prescribed a low dose till the end of summer. It didn't even help all that much.

[@sydthefriend]

Careful with blue kote, it can stain easily 🙄. For skin and hair growth I recommend Bag Balm.

[@DragonForgeStudio]

I was going to suggest Clorhex on another of your related videos, then saw this one. Clorhex is magic, whenever my horse gets rain rot or itch I wash him with head & shoulders, I let the skin soak then scrape off as many scabs as possible, then rinse throughly with Clorhex. When he dries I spread coconut oil to protect his skin, sometimes with tea tree oil. So far I’ve only had to do that once, I just spray daily with Clorhex until clear.

[@patriciar.3545]

Do you have the link of the webside with this solution? Unfortunately my horse also has such problems with his tail for a wile now.

[@SpiritBear12]

Good heavens, just look up Chlorhexidine. It doesn't matter where you buy it. Amazon probably has it if you buy things from Amazon.

[@toniknight82]

😂😂😂😂 Rick im not surprised you dont know what a midge is. It wont be that because you dont get them where you are. Theyre small flying insects and they give a nasty bite and a lot of horses here have quite severe allergic reactions to the point some horses will buck and jump around as theyre really good at biting onto the horse in a spot the horse cant shake it off. The reactions also cause extreme itching. some horses have to have their coat clipped out because of it and some cant be ridden as its not fair they end up so itchy they will get down and roll on concrete to try to releive it. (You say it like midget but without the T). Like i said though they do not live where you are.

[@toniknight82]

If you did live in england though you would definately get problems from them. They like moisture so your pond would attract them. I once rode a horse and kept mine at a place that was built over a really old lake and that place was terrible for them. The place stunk of fly spray constantly because of it and youd literally be batting them off the horse to get them off (its best to kill them while theyre latched on as they dont go away either if you jst knock them off). It gets to the point the horses will come up to you and rub you until you slap the midges dead lol they figure out pretty quick that if you do that it goes away.

[@mechanicalbees7698]

Looking great!

[@BelindaTN]

Oh and how often do you put the Chlorhexidine on Mr T? His mane probably won't start growing back until he is all healed up. :o)

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I put it on once a day, sure I could do it twice a day but not that bad now and no need. I wanted to start slow in case it caused a reaction.

[@BelindaTN]

Ok. I do the same when trying something new on animals or humans. I want to try it on scratches. The MTG works ok, but I don't like using it, because it is soooooo messy. And I really like that it is working once a day. I also plan on trying the powder sulfur idea. for me and the animals. I am wondering how it would be to put in the dogs and cat fur. For fleas and ticks. Where do you get your sulfur at?

[@kimberlykiki5779]

Im sure you have heard of Equiderma's blue lotion? the products they carry are great.

[@jennecox5456]

by the way, i was one of those people who wondered what that white mark was. i just thought he had been born with it, hell, you never know. horses sometimes are born with weird marks on them in weird patterns, i thought he may've been i dunno part paint. that is until somebody on here told me it was a brand that marked him as a mustang. I didn't know they branded them like that. i always thought they branded them on their hip not on their necks. Seems a bit cruel to brand them on their necks but that's me. I'd think it would hurt much less doing it somewhere else

[@moniquesmith5501]

I don't like the mtg. rain rot is not a fungus it's bacterial almost any mild antiseptic shampoo works but it must be done daily yep 7 days in. a row. follow instructions leave in for recommended time. The eqyss micro tech works well very mild but don't use with iodine product swelling will occur read directions. I made that error. that cannon keratosis is hard to treat also. Excalibur softens it nicely. yep the sheath cleaner has tea tree oil I think. also mild will try to find the product you mentioned. Thanks for Sharing. Happy healing to Mr T.

[@ginak9658]

POOR MR T!!!