boiling

Boils caused by skin infections are similar to cysts. It starts as a small lump and grows over time into a larger boil that your cat can leak out. Eventually, the blisters will crust over.

Boils are very painful and can cause temporary lameness in some horses. It is important to find and treat boils as soon as possible to prevent the infection from spreading.

Symptoms and types

Signs of boils can be easily recognized and include:

• lesions on the skin
• fragile skin
• Small bumps or papules
• Edema (or swelling caused by fluid retention)

a reason

Infection of hair follicles or skin is the main cause of boils. However, bacteria such as  staphylococcus  or poor hygiene habits can also cause this condition.

diagnosis

Boils are easily diagnosed by a vet or someone who has experience handling horses. Your vet will perform a thorough examination of your horse’s coat to check for boils, skin sores, or other lesions or sores.

treatment or medication

Treatment varies on a case-by-case basis, but boils usually are not difficult to treat. Your vet will likely soak or wipe the blisters in hot water to encourage them to burst. Once a rupture occurs, an antibiotic cream can prevent the infection from spreading. If there is more than one boil, the same process will be applied to the other boils as well.

life and management

Boils are not a life-threatening disease in horses, but care must be taken to ensure that the lesions heal properly and the skin around them is not affected.