Horse Hives

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• Rachael121 Posted : 7/19/2009 1:17:23 AM I have a thoroughbred, 4 y/o mare. Just rescued her 5 days ago. Today I noticed she has an extremely bad outbreak of hives!!! Having just getting her I am not sure what caused this, and she was a race horse before so I cant really contact any previous owner. I was told to try flax seed or benadryl.  I have never had this problem with a horse before so my question is what kind of flax seed should i try? (Any brand and specific product suggestions would be great) And if I give her benadryl should it be childrens and how much should I give her?!?!   I am assuming the benadryl would be best to get the hives to go away and if flax seed works give her that as  a daily suppliment to keep them away?   Please help ASAP!!!! Thank you in advance! LIKE 3 REPLIES 1368 VIEWS LAST POST RACHAEL121 Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• hunterseat Posted : 7/19/2009 10:49:47 PM Might be a reaction to fly bites.  It would be an allergic reaction to something, wouldn't it? LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Rachael121 Posted : 7/19/2009 11:28:13 PM No not neccisarily... It could be an allergic reaction to just about anything, it could also be from stress since I just got her and everything is so new to her... Not really sure what did it. Just trying to figure out how to fix it!! LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• theoldgreymare Posted : 7/20/2009 7:31:25 PM If you have any antihistamine on hand like TriHist give that according to label instructions (there are also OTC versions your local feed/tack store should have).  I know many people give Benadryl but I do not know the dose as I always have Rx antihistamines on hand.  If they do not subside call your vet out....he or she may recommend an intradermal skin test or serum allergy testing to determine the cause and may recommend corticosteroids to treat. LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login