Just like humans, horses are prone to sunburn, too, most especially when the weather is hot. While sunburn affects all types of horses in general, light-colored horses such as Pintos, are at high risk. Sunburn manifests as redness, patches of hair loss, or peeling of the horse’s non-pigmented areas such as the back, eyes and nose area, ear tips, or legs. Horses also suffer from photosensitivity, a skin inflammation that results from ingesting or exposure to toxic plants, such as the St. John’s Wort. Sunburn in horses could be painful. To prevent sunburn in horses, accessories that cover the face, eyes, and ears are helpful. Some materials are resistant to ultraviolet rays that can protect the back of a horse. Pet owners can also lessen exposure to photosensitivity by removing photodynamic plants. Pet owners should also prevent their horses
from grazing in areas with toxic plants. To best manage your horse’s burns, ask your veterinarian Pickerington, OH.
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