Recommendation Guide

The most common bacterial skin disease in horses. Lesions are usually small but widespread, characterized by the signature "paintbrush lesion".

Choose MEDICA TREATMENT WASH if you are able to bathe, or MEDICA LOTION if you are not. Use one product once daily until healed.

Typically found on the pasterns as scabby or crusty sores, often caused by persistent damp conditions.

Choose MEDICA SALVE. Dry lesions thoroughly, then apply once daily.

Crusty, often black lesions appearing on the front of the rear cannon bones.

Choose MEDICA TREATMENT WASH for its cleansing effect. Use once daily until the area looks normal.

Horses with white muzzles are especially susceptible. Symptoms often include pink, crusty, or flaky skin on white facial markings.

Choose MEDICA SALVE: a thin layer applied once daily soothes burned skin.

True hives are a systemic allergic reaction that topicals cannot cure. However, what is often diagnosed as "hives" is frequently the early stage of Rain Rot, appearing as multiple bumps that eventually lead to hair loss. A good rule of thumb: true hives rarely have scabs or crusts, whereas Rain Rot will.

We recommend using MEDICA TREATMENT WASH and LOTION to address these symptoms.

An allergic reaction to insect bites. Common symptoms include persistent rubbing of the mane, tail, or belly until hair falls out.

Choose MEDICA SALVE: Calendula oil acts as a natural steroid to cut the itch, while essential oils help repel insects.

Begin with MEDICA TREATMENT WASH to clean off debris and dead skin, then towel dry thoroughly. Follow with MEDICA LOTION once daily.

Sometimes simply flaky skin, other times caused by fungus.

Choose MEDICA TREATMENT WASH for its keratolytic effects. Apply once daily or every other day.

A fungal infection typically appearing as circular patterns of hair loss with flaky or red skin. It is highly contagious.

Choose MEDICA LOTION and apply once daily until new hair appears.

Hairless, open sores often found on the paws.

Apply MEDICA DOG SALVE once daily until healed. Walk your dog for 10–15 minutes immediately after application to prevent licking.

Often caused by food or environmental allergens, MEDICA DOG WASH and LOTION can both help alleviate symptoms.

Use once daily until the skin looks normal.

Often appearing as red, irritated, or inflamed skin.

Choose MEDICA DOG WASH or DOG LOTION. Use once daily until the skin looks normal.