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She has started to naw on her flank. I have checked for injuries, but I can't find anything.
Updated On October 19th, 2017
Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | spayed
Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS 86
Veterinarian
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nawing on her flank can be caused by various reasons such as fleas, mites ,fungal infection, bacterial infection and allergies. the first 4 needs to be ruled out before we start treating for allergies. in order to do that first de-flea Piano with a high quality flea treatment such as advantage spot on, if it doesn't help - take her to the vet in order to check for/treat the other possibilities. If everything is ruled out, then an allergy treatment can be started. Usually an hypoallergenic food is a good way to start together with anti histamines. if it doesn't help - the best solution is a medication called Apoquel which treats allergies with great success and without side effects.
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