The Best Treatment for Scratches & Mud Fever in Horses
Soothes scratches on contact. Clears the infection. Regrows hair.
Calendula and lavandin calm the inflammation and sensitivity that make scratches so miserable — on first application — while medical-grade sulfur eliminates the bacteria and fungus driving the infection. Leave-on, waterproof, and gentle enough for the most sensitive skin.
Two steps. That's it.
Why we created Medica Healing Salve
Because most scratches and mud fever treatments either slide right off lower legs or trap moisture against the skin — the exact opposite of what healing skin needs.
We wanted a veterinarian-formulated salve thick enough to stay in place through mud, rain, and movement — one that creates a true protective barrier while the active ingredients work underneath to kill bacteria and fungus simultaneously. No guessing which infection you're dealing with. No painful scrubbing. No rinsing.
Why Medica Healing Salve is Different
Why the right formula changes everything
Most salves fail in one of two ways: they're too thin and wash off, or they're petroleum-based and trap heat and bacteria under the skin, worsening the infection.
Medica Healing Salve uses zinc oxide to create a physical, waterproof barrier that locks out moisture — while medical-grade sulfur works beneath it as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial, targeting both bacteria and fungus at once. Calendula oil powerfully soothes inflammation and supports skin repair.
The keratolytic action softens thick crusts so they shed naturally, keeping the skin barrier intact as it heals. That's the difference between temporary relief and a clean, lasting recovery.
Why other salves make scratches worse
The most common advice for scratches is to scrub away the crusts first, then apply a thin ointment. The problem: scrubbing infected heels causes micro-trauma to already-compromised skin. It strips oils, reopens wounds, and leaves the surface more vulnerable to reinfection — not less.
Petroleum-based products compound this by sealing moisture and heat against broken skin, creating a warm, wet environment where bacteria thrive. They also melt and run off lower legs within hours, offering no lasting barrier.
Medica Healing Salve does the opposite: its thick, wax-based formula stays put, the zinc oxide locks moisture out, and the keratolytic ingredients let crusts release on their own — protecting the barrier as the skin heals underneath.
The fastest, easiest way to heal scratches, mud fever, sweet itch, and skin infections — for both horses and their caretakers.
Veterinarian-developed. Medical-grade ingredients. A waterproof barrier that actually stays in place. The treatment your horse deserves, without the fight.
- Waterproof barrier — stays put on lower legs through mud, rain, and movement.
- Stops the itch instantly — no more horses rubbing, kicking, or distressed from discomfort.
- Kills bacteria and fungus — broad-spectrum antimicrobial, no diagnosis required.
- No scrubbing, no picking — crusts release naturally, skin barrier stays intact.
- Competition safe — nontoxic, natural-origin ingredients you can use with confidence.
- Waterproof Barrier
- Stops Itch Fast
- Vet-Developed
- Medical-Grade
- Competition Safe
