Hays with increased water-holding capacity may help to improve fecal consistency in horses with loose stools. Generally, grass hays such as Timothy hay are recommended over Alfalfa hay. Short fibre hay cubes, pellets or chopped hay are generally recommended over long fibre hay for horses with gastrointestinal upset. What can Read more…
Common Causes of Colic (Abdominal Pain) in Horses There is inflammation or ulceration in the stomach or intestine. Part of the intestine has reduced blood flow, most often as a result of passing through a hernia or severe twisting of the intestine. What is the number one cause of colic Read more…
Large Colon, Small Colon, and Rectum From the cecum, digesta enters the large colon via the ileocecal junction (Figure 7). This portion of the horse’s GIT holds approximately 20 gallons (75 L). Ingesta normally passes through in two to three days, depending on diet. How long does it take for Read more…
The capacity of the stomach of the horse is only about 8-15 litres (eight quarts or two gallons), which makes it difficult to understand how a horse can consume large amounts of food or water. How long does food stay in a horse’s stomach? The stomach is actually quite small Read more…
Please starve your horse completely for at least 16 hrs prior to examination and remove water 3 hours prior to scoping. For those horses that live out it is normally possible for you to drop them off at the clinic the night before to ensure they have been starved properly. Read more…
However, in advanced cases, significant respiratory distress may occur and it may not be possible to reverse the condition. Managing a horse with heaves will require some work on the part of the horse owner. Some horses with heaves can live a long life and still be used for pleasure, Read more…
Your veterinarian may also choose to provide an oral bronchodilator such as clenbuterol and or inhaled steroids. However, the best advice in the case of affected horses is avoidance. And if you are also an asthma sufferer, then avoiding riding and especially fast or hard work in cold weather will Read more…
The average price of a Quarter Horse It’s well-suited for many western riding events and is often the first preference for everyday riding activities. The average price of a quarter horse is $5,000 – $7,000. Some ranch horses may be as low as $2,000, while elite horses can be higher Read more…
A choking horse should not be allowed to eat or drink, and should be kept as calm as possible until the obstruction can be cleared. Some chokes resolve without treatment, but in many cases a veterinarian must administer sedatives or muscle relaxants to loosen contractions of the esophagus. Can a Read more…
MRSA can cause infection in horses, just like it can in people, dogs, cats and many other animals. It’s usually what we call an “opportunistic” pathogen, meaning it usually takes advantage of a person or an animal that is already sick or injured, like someone who’s in the hospital and Read more…