Summer months record the hottest temperatures annually. During this period, horse owners will observe peeling and pinkish noses from their horses. This qualifies as a case of sunburn. Some horses may experience getting sunburnt on their backs. If this happens, avoid fitting a saddle on your horse which would be a painful ordeal for them. Sunburns occur most often on horses with lighter-colored coats, such as pintos or grays since these horses have pink or white noses. The same can be said about horses with thinner hair coats, as well as those with backs that are pinkish. Some portions of the horses’ bodies are more susceptible to getting sunburnt which includes their face, ear tips, and white areas of their legs. Photosensitivity is not only caused by exposure to the sun’s UV rays. Certain irritants that could have been applied or fed to horses may allow photosensitivity to develop. Remember to keep your cattle and horses away from St. John’s Wort which is a plant known to be linked with cases of photosensitivity.
If your pet's skin changes in any way, call your veterinarian or a nearby animal hospital Helotes TX.
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