Speaking of Skin Ailments

9/12/2017

So here's a quick update on Izzy's sarcoid. The wound site isn't clear yet, but it's looking good, and Izzy isn't bothered by me poking around at the scab. Not to be outdone by his older brother, Izzy gets his own daily ointment.

Would you believe it's the first jar of Swat I've ever purchased? Dr. Tolley suggested the Swat since the hole left by freezing off the sarcoid was pretty big, and it is a sensitive area after all.

It actually looks really good. There's no swelling, and as the scab shrinks, pink, healthy skin is showing through. I really want to just yank the scab off, but I am resisting as the scab is probably protecting that new skin from biting flies and dirt.

I'll let you know how it does once the scab falls away.

9/12/2017 03:29:10 pm

Bag balm is another good ointment I use frequently . Dosent have quite the protective qualities of swat , but has its own antibiotic. I buy the pink swat , so I can see when it needs reapplying. Happy trails !

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9/13/2017 05:08:19 am

Like most horse people, I own bag balm as well. I find it too sticky for most things, but now and again it serves a purpose. Anymore, for things that need to be "dabbed over," I use coconut oil. :0)

Tracy

9/12/2017 06:50:33 pm

Only horsewomen will post pics of their horse's unmentionables! I used to buy Swat by the case for my paint. He had sweet itch and just went crazy trying to scratch his sheath and belly. Swat was the BEST! I also like the pink buy mainly because I think it stays on longer.

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9/13/2017 05:09:59 am

Not having ever been a Swat user, I didn't know it came in any other color! Since it seems to go a long way, I don't know when I 'll need to replace this jar, but when I do, I'll keep an eye out for the pink version! :0)

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