No, the hats are not a fashion statement, they are called “ear bonnets” or “ear nets”, and serve a very important purpose besides keeping flies off the horses’ ears. They help to keep the horses calm by muffling sounds, and help keep cotton balls in place if extra sound muffling Read more…
Ibuprofen is not present in any registered veterinary product for use in horses, but is contained in a compounded paste preparation that has been given to horses as part of a rehabilitation program under veterinary supervision for the treatment of tendon injuries. How much ibuprofen can you give a horse? Read more…
Lymphatic drainage removes the blocks and restores the natural flow. Poor lymphatic drainage in the legs can result in a horse stocking up when confined to a stall. Opening the lymph vessels in the area can help prevent the swelling of the legs. How do you improve lymphatic drainage in Read more…
Thick, yellow, pus-filled mucus may result from a bacterial or viral infection or strangles. In either case, the horse will also have a fever, cough and other signs of illness. What should I do if my horse has a snotty nose? Antibiotics are given in this case. Sinus and guttural Read more…
Ringworm is an infection of the skin or hair caused by a type of fungus. In horses, Trichophyton equinum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes are the primary causes of ringworm, although other fungi have also been found in ringworm infections. What is the most common cause of dermatophytosis? Anthropophilic dermatophytes, such as Read more…
Alfalfa alongside good-quality grass hay is an ideal forage choice for senior horses. Older horses often struggle to maintain their body weight and can benefit from the extra protein and calories in alfalfa hay. Should Senior horses Get alfalfa? Therefore, the key to feeding older horses is to use high Read more…
According to Pirie, 95% of the horses in the study tolerated the nasal spray, and more than 90% of owners complied with the treatment, he added. Why does my horse have an itchy nose? Your equine friend could be allergic to a number of types of pollen from a variety Read more…
Sinus cavities are located on each side of the horse’s head, above, below and between the eyes, and extending down the face to a point level with the end of the very obvious facial crest. How do you clear a horse’s sinuses? One surgical option is to do a trephination Read more…
Equine aural plaques, also known as papillary acanthoma or ear papillomas, are caused by papillomavirus. Currently, four papillomaviruses have been isolated from aural plaques. What causes aural plaque in horses ears? Aural plaques are white flakey patches that appear on the inside of one or both of your horses ears. Read more…
The common infectious equine respiratory diseases are strangles, equine influenza and the equine herpesviruses. What are the top 3 most common respiratory diseases? Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension. What is the most common respiratory infection? Common colds Read more…