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This is the time of year (late summer and early fall) when we see a lot of “summer sores” around horses’ eyes, on their lips, sheath, or developing wherever a horse has cuts or abrasions. They typically start out looking pretty innocuous, but will later become large, open sores. Cutaneous Habronemiasis, commonly known as Summer Sores, is an inflammatory reaction in the skin caused by the presence of larvae from equine stomach worms.
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Tumors/Neoplastic Disease
A new mass or swelling on your horse should be seen by your Veterinarian if it is not resolving rapidly (insect bite), is growing, is causing discomfort, or is ulcerated. Swelling and nodules caused by insect bites or minor trauma will generally resolve rapidly without intervention. However, any new swelling that show no signs of resolving after one week of onset should be examined.
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