when ever i use regular shampoo she gets a rash and starts itching every wear or she gets hive and i really need the shampoo so where do i get it?Where do i get speical medicated shampoo for my horse?
Use a quality oatmeal shampoo that is labeled safe for cats. Cats are a lot more sensitive than horses, and if it won't harm a cat it won't harm a horse.
Why bathe her with a shampoo at all? Water will do the trick without stripping her natural body oils and you sure won't leave any residue if you don't use the shampoo in the first place. Most of the itching following a bath is from soap residue. Another effect of bathing with a soap is stripping off the natural body oils along with the dirt.
If you feel you MUST use a shampoo, follow it up with a vinegar rinse. Vinegar will neutralize the alkaline soaps. Like a cup of vinegar, any kind but some people swear by real apple cider vinegar, in a bucket of warm water. Sponge it over her. No rinsing necessary.Where do i get speical medicated shampoo for my horse?
We use baby shampoo on all of our horses. That way it is gentle %26amp; won't hurt their eyes.
OldDoc had a good idea with the oatmeal shampoo though.
Sorry, but without a name can't really help.
You can usually find it at most tack or feed stores and online too.
Have you tried calling the company that makes the shampoo or going online to find a store locator? Also talk to a local tack store. Any questions I've had with finding specific needs in my new town, I've just gone to the tack/feed store and asked the worker. They have known where to go everytime from roughstock rigging to dressage show clothes to boarding stables. Otherwise try www.doversaddlery.com. They will be a little more expensive, but they usually have a nice selection!
Visit the Tractor Supply in your area they should have it.
What is the name of the shampoo??? Will look for it on line if you know.
baby shampoo is cheap, and doesn't effect their skin at all.
i can even use it on my gelding who is allergic to all chemicals and silicone.
also, puppy or kitten shampoo would probably work (already suggested though...)
add: if she is itchy after, are you sure you got all the soap out? usually left in soap makes them itchy (wont happen with baby shampoo) but while you are rinsing it rinse, ring out her tail/sweat scrape her body and then rinse again, you'll be able to see all the soap suds you left behind.
If you can't remember the name...maybe describe the bottle and label to us...we can't help you without that information. Oh yeah...American or somewhere else?
Either look online or call your Vet. If you know the brand of the shampoo that worked, see if they have a website. If not, most online tack stores should carry a variety. Most equine veterinary clinics also carry some shampoo, but it might be more expensive.
I'm not sure where t get it, sorry but theirs a shampoo that I use on my poney who, because of his THICK fur he gets really itchy due to some kind of fungus (dont get the wrong impression we take VERY good care of our horses, and love them to pices, and do all we can for them, beleive me) so we use a shampoo that has iodine in it, its really neat (but it can stain your clothes!) I went up to the barn twice and kept forgeting to look, so im sorry, but hopefully you, or someone else will know what im talking about! sorry I hope this helps and also ask your vet!
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