Sunburn In Horses

 

Exposure to too much ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause sunburn in horses. And just like humans, sunburn in horses can be extremely painful. The summer season and the burning rays of the sun can put your horse at risk and can develop several skin conditions ranging from mild to worse. A hot summer season can bring about the pink and peeling nose in horses. Back sunburn can cause severe pain for your horse and putting a saddle on top of it can be very uncomfortable to a horse. Gray horses or pintos are prone to sunburn due to their white and pink noses. Horses that have a fine hair coat and have pinkish skin on their backs are also susceptible to sunburn. Several areas such as their ear tip, face, and white areas of the legs are at a higher risk of developing sunburn

Other factors that can affect a horse's susceptibility to sunburn include foods that they eat and certain medications that may be applied to their skin for certain conditions. Saint John’s Wort is one type of plant that brings about photosensitivity in your animal.

Any sign of skin and/or coat problem should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian care Derby.