Pinworms treatment?

[RegentLion]

I generally do Quest Plus in the spring, Equimax in the fall. (We haven’t done spring yet because it’s not warm enough yet here).

My Arab was unblanketed today to discover a very bare dock. It’s possible (but not probable) that it rubbed on his tail flap when he flags his tail to play, but again, unlikely.

I also have not seen him rub it, and he’s visible all day/night from my kitchen and office.

So. Double dose strongid? 1.5 dose Anthelcide? Panacur Power pack? Ivermectin topically? Help!!!

I do have two expired tubes of Equimax that I could use to rub on, but I know they aren’t straight Ivermectin.

Also, what can I do to help this sad sad tail?!

[RegentLion]

[JB]

Ivermectin has growing resistance issues.

The current standard in the face of that is double dose fenbendazole

You can do the clear tape test around his anus to see if you find pinworm evidence

[RegentLion]

He’s a VERY good boy but he does have some idiosyncrasies (which are totally worth dealing with) and one of them might make tape near his bum an impossibility. I could try though.

So you think topical Ivermectin is a no-go?

[AnastasiaBeaverhousen]

Have you cleaned his sheath? Horses sometimes rub their tails when it is the sheath bothering them.

[JB]

@RegentLion

So you think topical Ivermectin is a no-go?

It can’t hurt, just might not work (well)

But double dosing fenbendazole, even if you have to do that every couple of weeks, should clear things up.

[hoopoe]

not sure how topical is expected to work since the pinworm lives inside the colon. Dont give expired medications which may have lower efficacy and only contribute to resistance.

agree with the sheath clean and increase body grooming. Horse having patchy shed and my be generally itchy and uncomfortable under his blanket.

2x fenbendazole is in order, if you have signs, time to do now.

[OzarksRider]

RegentLion, to confirm that this is caused by pinworms, look for a yellow crusty exudate on your horse’s anus. This is a classic sign of pinworm infestation. Also check his anus and poop in the evening. This is when pinworms come out, and you might get lucky and actually find a worm. And like others have said, you can press tape to his anus and take it to a vet for them to examine for eggs.

[luvmyhackney]

After you have wormed and washed his bum good, you need to sanitize anything that has touched his bum or he has rubbed on. You can also use Vaseline around his bum to keep the eggs from sticking. Pinworms are a PITA to get rid of.

2x Fenbendazole should clear it up.

[SuzieQNutter]

I was told not to feed in the same place daily to prevent pinworms.

[4horses]

I don’t know if it is too cold where you are but don’t forget to check for ticks! They like to go under the tail.

[SusanO]

That looks more like a gnat allergy than pinworms. But that depends where you are and the current temperatures. Granted I have never had a horse with pinworms but gnat allergies are common around here and they tend to get worse every passing year for an animal.