These are a safe medication for horses (they do not have the same risk of laminitis as with steroid use) but have limited effectiveness. Piriton is one of the most commonly used anti-histamine. These are a very effective drug when used topically or in tablet form. How many Piriton do Read more…
Treatment of Pollen Allergy in Horses Fatty acids may be added to the diet. Inhalant medications, such as albuterol and other bronchodilators, may be used with special masks to relax the airways in your horse’s lungs. Steroids can also be prescribed as low dose inhalants, which may be used for Read more…
The problems associated with a cold-back are usually treatable. Prevention is better than cure, so taking care of your horses back is important and will help them stay fit and healthy. Can a cold backed horse be cured? A cold back is treatable As with everything though, prevention is better Read more…
Signs of salt toxicity are irregular heartbeat, muscle tremors, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and central nervous system manifestations, such as circling, blindness, seizures, and partial paralysis. Overuse of electrolytes might cause physical injury, namely ulcers, to mouth and stomach tissues. Can you give your horse too many electrolytes? It is very Read more…
The foal can be weaned off the milk replacer at 3 months of age. Fresh water should be available to the foal at all times from birth. (Also see Perinatal Mare and Foal Care. At what age do foals stop drinking milk? Time of Weaning If necessary, foals can be Read more…
Extra fat can be added by top-dressing feed with 0.5 to 1 cup (125 to 250 ml) of vegetable oil twice daily. An alternative is to give about twice that amount of stabilized rice bran each day. Rice bran often contains added vitamin E and selenium, which are valuable contributors Read more…
A sudden increase of fresh spring grass in a horse’s diet can change the pH in the hindgut and cause all sorts of health issues including colic. Can horses get colic from grass? Too much forage, especially in the form of fresh grass, might cause colic or other metabolic problems. Read more…
In the standing sedated horse the area is scrubbed and clipped and a large needle is used to create an access hole into the frontal and maxillary sinuses and fluid can be introduced at high pressure to remove debris and infection. The fluid and debris will drain from the nose. Read more…
In horse racing, or greyhound racing, the term ‘nap’ is used to signify the selection that a tipster considers has the best chance of winning on a specific day or at a specific meeting on a specific day. What does nap and NB mean in horse racing? The nb stands Read more…
Alfalfa hay can cause diarrhea in a horse that overeats it because the hay is rich and full of nutrients. Overeating alfalfa can also cause a horse to have excess gas, develop laminitis, and founder. Does alfalfa hay cause gas in horses? High-quality alfalfa can cause excess gas in some Read more…