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Old 04-17-2009, 01:54 PM   #1
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Can you wash a horse's dock, I'm afraid to do it on my mare, cause I think she might get soap in places, and her get an infection. So Can I do it?
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Dock.... as in the reproductive area - ?

If this is what you are talking about, rinse. In summer I try to rinse my (former) mare of down in that area. I know with geldings you are supposed to wash out down there, I guess the same in mares, just make sure you are careful.

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I think it is fine so long as you rinse that whole area completely after washing and use a very mild shampoo. Any left over residue could cause irritation but I'm not sure about an infection.
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Dock as in top of tail. Is Quic Silver/Black ok?
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As long as you rinse any and all residue it should be fine. Dogs are bathed all over and are fine as long as they are rinsed.
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