What are the treatments for cellulitis in horses?

But occasionally the source of the problem is something less dire yet still a challenge to treat: an infection called cellulitis. “Cellulitis is somewhat common in the horse world, but it can be frightening for an owner,” says Hammond. “The leg can be normal one day and double or triple in size overnight. read more

Treatment of Cellulitis in Horses Depending on the cause of the cellulitis in your horse as determined by your veterinary caregiver, treatment options will vary. Most often, treatment plans will include administration of antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications (like phenylbutazone or flunixin meglumine) to treat the bacterial infection, the inflammation and pain associated with the cellulitis episode. read more

Treatment for Cellulitis in Horses. Call your Veterinarian immediately as soon as you discover the swelling. Your vet will place your horse on antibiotics to kill the bacterial infection. Without a bacterial sample, your vet will not know what type of bacteria he is dealing with. For that reason he will likely use a broad spectrum antibiotic. read more

Cellulitis, also called septic cellulitis, is a bacterial infection of the soft connective tissues under the skin. It can occur anywhere on the body, but in horses the infection commonly occurs in one of the hind legs. read more