Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets is a broad-spectrum horse antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections caused by susceptible organisms, including bacterial and protozoal infections. SMZ Tablets are an RX item only and requires an up-to-date prescription from a US Licensed Veterinarian. What do SMZs treat in Read more…
WHY IS BETAMETHASONE USED FOR HORSES? A. It is a steroid used to reduce inflammation in the horse’s joints and is not considered a performance enhancing drug. But it can give horses an advantage over those without betamethasone in their system who wouldn’t feel the therapeutic effects while racing. Why Read more…
Horseflies are aggressive biters with scissor-like mouthparts they use to cut a painful wound into their host’s skin. Their bite causes bleeding and the horsefly laps up the blood, which is its food source. What are the side effects of a horsefly bite? A bite from a horsefly can be Read more…
Your horse’s skin is resilient yet surprisingly sensitive. Are horses sensitive to touch? Horses’ sense of touch is much more sensitive than humans’—especially their noses. Their whiskers—coarse tactile hairs called vibrissae around the muzzle and eyes—are important sense organs gathering information about the environment, helping sort hay from baling twine, Read more…
Symptoms of Hematoma in Horses The most noticeable symptom is usually a soft lump somewhere on the horse’s body which can become quite large. Some hematomas may cause unexplained bleeding, such as the ethmoid hematoma, which causes nosebleeds; other hematomas, like ovarian hematomas, may have no outward symptoms. How do Read more…
History of the Irish Sport Horse This breed excels in competition and is often found in Jumping and Eventing shows, as well as Dressage. Can Irish Draught horses do dressage? Today, the breed is known for its athleticism and fortitude and is often crossed with Thoroughbreds and warmbloods to produce Read more…
horsemanship, the art of riding, handling, and training horses. Good horsemanship requires that a rider control the animal’s direction, gait, and speed with maximum effectiveness and minimum efforts. What are basic horsemanship skills? Basic Horse Handling Skills Basic skills should include haltering, leading, picking out hooves, bathing, blanketing, wrapping legs, Read more…
If you prefer to save chestnuts that you’ve already cooked so that they’re ready-to-eat, then first boil or roast them as usual. Then let them cool and freeze them in plastic bags. (If you’ve roasted them, go ahead and remove the skin.) These can last up to 6 months. How Read more…
While horseradish is technically safe for dogs to consume, the pain your dog will be in from consuming it makes it a bad snack choice for your pupper. If your dog has eaten horseradish, you should contact your vet for guidance. What happens if a dog eats horseradish? It’s not Read more…
The ASPCA does not list horseradish as a toxic plant for cats, so while it technically isn’t dangerous or toxic for them, it could definitely cause some health problems. Just like any spicy food, horseradishes could cause stomach upset in cats. What happens if you give wasabi to a cat? Read more…