What is Scratches Formula? It is a Veterinarian's proprietary formulation, developed in 1995, to effectively combat bacteria, fungi, Protozoa, Rickettsia and Chlamydia. It is antimicrobial and is especially formulated to be effective in eliminating the organisms responsible for Scratches infection in horses.

How long do I need to treat my horse? Milder cases of a few weeks duration respond earlier than chronic, deep seated, long-term infections lasting months to years. The average horse will begin to improve with a few days of treatment. Most cases will be treated 1-4 weeks.  

Will Scratches come back? It can, even though treatment with SCRATCHES FORMULA has cured the present case. This is because the predisposing cause of Scratches (which can be many things) has not been eliminated. Environment, sunlight, moisture, irritation, individual genetic, bedding conditions, allergies, etc. are still present.

Can I use other treatment with SCRATCHES FORMULA? No, not normally needed or effective. Very severe cases with cellulitis (fever, swelling, loss of appetite) may need additional support, with systemic antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication. In this case, contact your Veterinarian. 

Should I rest my horse while he has Scratches? Yes. Skin that is swollen, cracked and inflamed can be irritated by exercise, allowing the infection to spread deeper into already damaged tissues.  Horses should be housed in a clean, dry environment whenever possible, to promote healing.