This was such a helpful thread on the archived Arena, so I'm starting this up again. Please feel free to discuss any and all aspects, new treatments, any side effects ect.
Huge thanks to Nina85 for putting this all together:Updated 7/10/2008
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login I've noticed more and more people are having issues with mysterious problems popping up on their ponies recently. And I, for one, am totally confused by it all. I know there are others who are as well.
I have ponies with mold issues, ponies with cancer issues, and ponies with regrind issues. My idea here is to keep this post updated regularly with pictures and examples of all kinds of unstoppable pony problems. That way it is clear, and everyone can easily identify what their pony issue is and see what can (or can't) be done about it. I think it would also be good to list who is more prone to these types of issues, and what can be done to prevent the spread of these issues as well.
If you have clear pictures, or can explain these problems in a concise way, post them here and I will update this first post. Or, if you have questions yourself, post them, and maybe we can all help each other get them answered.
Here are some starter example pictures of a few ponies I have with issues. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Example of Regrind
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Unknown pink markings, possibly from accessories such as a saddle.
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Extreme! Eww!
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What is the difference between cancer and age spots?
What is the difference between cancer and mold?
How many types of pony mold are there?
What is regrind?
What can be done to prevent cancer?
What can be done to prevent mold?
What can be done to prevent regrind?
Can cancer spots be removed or lightened?
Can regrind be removed or lightened?
Will cancer spread to other my other ponies?
Will mold spread to my other ponies?
Is the mold harmful to me, my pets, or children?
In which case would it be best to boil a pony? Do I use any chemicals or cleaning aids while boiling?
In which case would it be best to clean a pony using diluted bleach? How much bleach? Should the water be warm or cool? Will it harm my pony's color or hair?
Can ponies with glitter symbols that have cancer or mold be boiled? Can they be bleached?
Can twinkle-eyed ponies be boiled? Can they be bleached?
What is pindot mold?
What can be done about a So Soft pony with mold?
What is pin dot mold?
What is the difference between ingrained dirt and pin dot mold?
What can I do about a G3 pony with mold issues?
Thanks to everyone who has donated pictures and information!