I know this is a common topic and I've read tons about it in these forums and others but wanted to ask for some advice on my particular situation. I'm just not sure what to do. I've never really paid much attention to pony cancer up until now even though I've collected for years. Probably because I've never really had a problem with it. I just started noticing tonight though that about 40 of my ponies have it--the pindot, regular, all kinds basically. I think it has something to do with where I live. I used to live in Oregon and Washington my entire life, now I live here in California (have been here for 3 years so far) so apparently the change in climate seems to be ruining my collection. And there is not much I can do about that unfortunately.
Anyway I do not want to pop their heads off and boil them or even dunk them in bleach because I don't want to risk messing up their hair. I know many people recommend these methods but I just can't do them. And I still don't know if it really spreads. I don't think it does--doesn't appear to in my herd but I could be wrong since it takes time to show up.
Anyway I've read about different methods for stopping the spread without doing the boiling, etc. Several sound iffy to me though. I did hear about one I liked that I know doesn't hurt my ponies. Soft Scrub with bleach. Does anyone go that route for stopping cancer and does it actually stop it?
And would you suggest I clean my whole herd to make sure they are all safe? And once you clean them does that keep them safe or do we have to keep cleaning them every so often as they age? I can learn to live with several of my girls having it, but I don't want anymore to get it. So any ideas or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!
Anyway I do not want to pop their heads off and boil them or even dunk them in bleach because I don't want to risk messing up their hair. I know many people recommend these methods but I just can't do them. And I still don't know if it really spreads. I don't think it does--doesn't appear to in my herd but I could be wrong since it takes time to show up.
Anyway I've read about different methods for stopping the spread without doing the boiling, etc. Several sound iffy to me though. I did hear about one I liked that I know doesn't hurt my ponies. Soft Scrub with bleach. Does anyone go that route for stopping cancer and does it actually stop it?
And would you suggest I clean my whole herd to make sure they are all safe? And once you clean them does that keep them safe or do we have to keep cleaning them every so often as they age? I can learn to live with several of my girls having it, but I don't want anymore to get it. So any ideas or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!