HORSES Home Remedies For Rain Rot By Emily Fought | November 12, 2021 Share Depending on where you live, the rain has been relentless lately. Your horse may be at risk for rain rot, which is a bacterial skin disease that causes crusty scabs. The treatment can get expensive with store-bought products. Luckily, there are a few home remedies you can try first! Treating Rain Rot First, try to prevent further spread of this bacterial condition. If it's raining a lot, consider bringing your horse in or using a rain sheet. Moisture and muddy conditions can trigger rain rot. Furthermore, it's highly contagious to other horses. Make sure to use separate brushes. You can start by washing your horse with an antibacterial dish soap.Use a spray that's equal parts baby oil and Listerine. Some use Listerine directly, though it's harsh on the skin.Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and has anti-fungal properties.Good for rain rot, scratches and other skin infections, coconut oil heals the skin and acts as a waterproof barrier.Try this homemade recipe with baby oil, 3% USP hydrogen peroxide, and iodine. If none of these work, there are plenty of products designed to specifically treat rain rot. Banixx is a great option that can be found at many local farm stores. Cowgirl HotlistEmail address:* PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. HORSES | bacteria cowgirl diy fall fungus home remedies horses rain rain rot treatment