{"id":64779,"date":"2022-04-16T11:01:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T11:01:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:01:49","slug":"what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the treatment for rain rot?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#What_is_the_treatment_for_rain_rot\" title=\"What is the treatment for rain rot?\">What is the treatment for rain rot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#Is_rain_rot_contagious\" title=\"Is rain rot contagious?\">Is rain rot contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#Is_rain_rot_serious\" title=\"Is rain rot serious?\">Is rain rot serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_do_you_prevent_rain_rot\" title=\"How do you prevent rain rot?\">How do you prevent rain rot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_long_does_it_take_rain_rot_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take rain rot to heal?\">How long does it take rain rot to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_do_you_treat_rain_rot_on_a_horses_back\" title=\"How do you treat rain rot on a horse&#8217;s back?\">How do you treat rain rot on a horse&#8217;s back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_do_you_treat_Dermatophilosis_in_horses\" title=\"How do you treat Dermatophilosis in horses?\">How do you treat Dermatophilosis in horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#What_does_rain_rot_look_like\" title=\"What does rain rot look like?\">What does rain rot look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_does_rain_rot_affect_humans\" title=\"How does rain rot affect humans?\">How does rain rot affect humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#What_is_the_best_treatment_for_rain_rot\" title=\"What is the best treatment for rain rot?\">What is the best treatment for rain rot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#Is_rain_scald_contagious_in_horses\" title=\"Is rain scald contagious in horses?\">Is rain scald contagious in horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#Does_rain_rot_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Does rain rot go away on its own?\">Does rain rot go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#Is_rain_rot_curable\" title=\"Is rain rot curable?\">Is rain rot curable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_can_you_prevent_Rainscalding\" title=\"How can you prevent Rainscalding?\">How can you prevent Rainscalding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_rain_rot_to_go_away\" title=\"How long does it take for rain rot to go away?\">How long does it take for rain rot to go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#Is_coconut_oil_good_for_rain_rot\" title=\"Is coconut oil good for rain rot?\">Is coconut oil good for rain rot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_heal_rain_rot\" title=\"How long does it take to heal rain rot?\">How long does it take to heal rain rot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_do_you_fix_rain_rot\" title=\"How do you fix rain rot?\">How do you fix rain rot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_rain_rot_on_horses\" title=\"How do you get rid of rain rot on horses?\">How do you get rid of rain rot on horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_horse_for_rain_rot\" title=\"What can I put on my horse for rain rot?\">What can I put on my horse for rain rot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#What_does_rain_rot_on_horses_look_like\" title=\"What does rain rot on horses look like?\">What does rain rot on horses look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_do_you_treat_dermatophilosis\" title=\"How do you treat dermatophilosis?\">How do you treat dermatophilosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_dermatophilosis\" title=\"What are the symptoms of dermatophilosis?\">What are the symptoms of dermatophilosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#How_do_you_fix_rain_scald_on_a_horse\" title=\"How do you fix rain scald on a horse?\">How do you fix rain scald on a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-treatment-for-rain-rot\/#What_causes_dermatophilosis\" title=\"What causes dermatophilosis?\">What causes dermatophilosis?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_treatment_for_rain_rot\"><\/span>What is the treatment for rain rot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Do I Treat Rain Rot? Horses are treated using <b>topical antibacterial shampoos that contain chlorhexidine, povidine-iodine, or benzyl peroxide. The horse should be lathered up, the shampoo left to soak for 10 mintues and then rinsed. Any loose scabs should be gently removed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_rain_rot_contagious\"><\/span>Is rain rot contagious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rain rot is <b>highly contagious and any grooming tools or tack that come in contact with an infected horse should be thoroughly cleaned and not shared with other horses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_rain_rot_serious\"><\/span>Is rain rot serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, when these bacteria and other microbes get underneath the surface, <b>they can cause serious health issues like skin infection, commonly referred to as rain rot. While rain rot is a pain to deal with, it is fixable, provided you are diligent and proactive about treating the infected areas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_prevent_rain_rot\"><\/span>How do you prevent rain rot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keep your horse dry and reduce exposure to known environmental factors during treatment. Try to keep horses with rain rot separated from others while treatment is occurring to prevent spread amongst horses. Similarly, disinfect and replace contaminated grooming tools and other equipment as needed to prevent spread.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_rain_rot_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take rain rot to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the scabs and hair fall off, the skin underneath will appear red and raw. If the predisposing environmental factors are removed, the skin quickly re-epithelializes (heals)usually within <b>seven to 10 daysand new hair begins to grow in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_rain_rot_on_a_horses_back\"><\/span>How do you treat rain rot on a horse&#8217;s back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is Rain Scald treated? Affected areas should be <b>gently washed with a mild disinfectant shampoo or solution e.g., chlorhexidine or povidone iodine and as many of the scabs as possible removed without causing excessive discomfort to the horse<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_Dermatophilosis_in_horses\"><\/span>How do you treat Dermatophilosis in horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment involves <b>appropriate antibiotics. The lesions should be gently soaked and scabs removed. Your veterinarian can provide instructions for this. Topical antibacterial shampoo treatment is often effective and may be prescribed along with other medications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_rain_rot_look_like\"><\/span>What does rain rot look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acute cases present as <b>large matted clumps of hair and scabs that are tender to the touch and difficult to remove.<\/b><b>A yellow to greenish pus may be visible around the scabs. Rain rot is often found on the horse&#8217;s back and flanks and where moisture runs down the barrel, shoulders and face.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_rain_rot_affect_humans\"><\/span>How does rain rot affect humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is most often associated with prolonged exposure to moisture in the form of rain or sweat under blankets or tack. The disease can result in <b>painful lesions and swelling on the back, muzzle, and limbs that characteristically form dry, &#8216;nobbly&#8217; crusts<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_treatment_for_rain_rot\"><\/span>What is the best treatment for rain rot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Do I Treat Rain Rot? Horses are treated using <b>topical antibacterial shampoos that contain chlorhexidine, povidine-iodine, or benzyl peroxide. The horse should be lathered up, the shampoo left to soak for 10 mintues and then rinsed. Any loose scabs should be gently removed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_rain_scald_contagious_in_horses\"><\/span>Is rain scald contagious in horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rain scald is a <b>non-contagious (which means it doesn&#8217;t spread from one horse to another or to people) skin condition that can be caused by the same bacteria as mud fever.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_rain_rot_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Does rain rot go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: True  <b>If the causative agent of rain rot in the horse&#8217;s environment is removed, the rain rot scabs will slowly disappear; however, the red, raw and itchy skin left behind makes the horse prone to secondary infection with Staphylococcal folliculitis, a much more serious skin condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_rain_rot_curable\"><\/span>Is rain rot curable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rain rot is a common condition during rainy seasons and can be of concern for many horse owners. While <b>typically easily treated, rain rot can be a serious issue and should be addressed immediately by the horse owner to prevent spread or worsening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_prevent_Rainscalding\"><\/span>How can you prevent Rainscalding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Do I Treat Rain Rot? Horses are treated using <b>topical antibacterial shampoos that contain chlorhexidine, povidine-iodine, or benzyl peroxide. The horse should be lathered up, the shampoo left to soak for 10 mintues and then rinsed. Any loose scabs should be gently removed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_rain_rot_to_go_away\"><\/span>How long does it take for rain rot to go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Rain Scald be prevented? As the bacteria multiplies best in warm, wet conditions, <b>keeping the horse stabled, sheltered, or rugged with a waterproof rug during wet weather, protects the skin from prolonged wetting and helps to prevent infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_coconut_oil_good_for_rain_rot\"><\/span>Is coconut oil good for rain rot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the scabs and hair fall off, the skin underneath will appear red and raw. If the predisposing environmental factors are removed, the skin quickly re-epithelializes (heals)usually within <b>seven to 10 daysand new hair begins to grow in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_heal_rain_rot\"><\/span>How long does it take to heal rain rot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most affected animals recover spontaneously within <b>3 weeks of the initial infection (provided chronic maceration of the skin does not occur).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_rain_rot\"><\/span>How do you fix rain rot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: True  <b>If the causative agent of rain rot in the horse&#8217;s environment is removed, the rain rot scabs will slowly disappear; however, the red, raw and itchy skin left behind makes the horse prone to secondary infection with Staphylococcal folliculitis, a much more serious skin condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_rain_rot_on_horses\"><\/span>How do you get rid of rain rot on horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rain rot is easily preventable and can be stopped by <b>addressing any cuts or minor abrasions with a trusted antimicrobial spray or wound liquid. Your horse&#8217;s skin is the first line of defense in preventing rain rot. Make sure you are doing what is necessary to protect your horse&#8217;s skin and coat!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_on_my_horse_for_rain_rot\"><\/span>What can I put on my horse for rain rot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Do I Treat Rain Rot? Horses are treated using <b>topical antibacterial shampoos that contain chlorhexidine, povidine-iodine, or benzyl peroxide. The horse should be lathered up, the shampoo left to soak for 10 mintues and then rinsed. Any loose scabs should be gently removed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_rain_rot_on_horses_look_like\"><\/span>What does rain rot on horses look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: True  <b>If the causative agent of rain rot in the horse&#8217;s environment is removed, the rain rot scabs will slowly disappear; however, the red, raw and itchy skin left behind makes the horse prone to secondary infection with Staphylococcal folliculitis, a much more serious skin condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_dermatophilosis\"><\/span>How do you treat dermatophilosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The disease is treated by <b>systemic antibiotics, topical therapy, and changes in husbandry to keep animals dry. Dermatophilosis is a bacterial infection of the skin of animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_dermatophilosis\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of dermatophilosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of dermatophilosis may include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small bumps on the skin.<\/li>\n<li>Matted hair.<\/li>\n<li>Crusty scabs.<\/li>\n<li>Skin inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss.<\/li>\n<li>Pustules.<\/li>\n<li>Hair tufts that look like the tip of a paintbrush.<\/li>\n<li>Area is painful to the horse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_rain_scald_on_a_horse\"><\/span>How do you fix rain scald on a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is Rain Scald treated? Affected areas should be <b>gently washed with a mild disinfectant shampoo or solution e.g., chlorhexidine or povidone iodine and as many of the scabs as possible removed without causing excessive discomfort to the horse<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dermatophilosis\"><\/span>What causes dermatophilosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dermatophilosis is a skin disease of many animal species, and sometimes humans, caused by <b>the spore-forming bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. This species of bacteria is unusual because its life cycle and characteristics are similar to that of a fungus.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the treatment for rain rot?Is rain rot contagious?Is rain rot serious?How do you prevent rain rot?How long does it take rain rot to heal?How do you treat rain rot on a horse&#8217;s back?How do you treat Dermatophilosis in horses?What does rain rot look like?How does rain rot affect humans?What is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64779"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64779\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}