Respiratory noises are common in horses, Dr. Parente notes, and they stem from many causes. Basically, noisy breathing can result from anything that disrupts the flow of air including sinus infections and cysts, nasal polyps, and other bulky growths that narrow the airway. Why is my horse breathing weird? Rapid Read more…
There are basically two reasons for a horse to have floppy ears: a congenital anomaly and trauma. If the ears are extremely floppy, symmetrical and have been that way since birth, there was probably poor development of the cartilage in the womb. Why would a horse have floppy ears? Pinned Read more…
Respiratory noises are common in horses, Dr. Parente notes, and they stem from many causes. Basically, noisy breathing can result from anything that disrupts the flow of air including sinus infections and cysts, nasal polyps, and other bulky growths that narrow the airway. Why is my horses breathing raspy? One 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. In the case of strangles, you may find painful swellings under the jaw and around the throat, and the horse Read more…
In a healthy horse, mucus flows through the sinuses, ending with the maxillary sinuses, where it then drains into the nasal passages through a narrow opening and out through the nostrils. How do secretions drain from the paranasal sinuses in a horse? Fluids from the caudal sinus system can flow Read more…
Common Equine Respiratory Diseases fever. dry, hacking cough. slight enlargement or tenderness of the sub-mandibular lymph nodes. clear discharge from the nostrils and eyes. loss of appetite or depression. How do you treat a respiratory infection in horses? Treatment of mild to moderate cases of pneumonia can be successful, and Read more…
Pass a lead rope under and around the horse’s neck. Reach over the horse’s neck with your other hand and grab the rope (keep the halter in the hand that’s under the horse so it doesn’t startle it). The horse will feel like it’s “caught” and is less likely to Read more…
It was concluded that consumption of coffee husks was toxic to horses due to the high levels of caffeine present in their composition. Can horses have caffeine? Giving horses caffeine is illegal and may trigger a positive drug test under the American Quarter Horse Association and United State Equestrian Federation Read more…
Horses can have food allergies, just like humans and other pets. While most horses can consume peanut butter without issues, it is possible for a horse to have an allergy to peanuts. Are peanuts harmful to horses? Peanuts can be eaten alone, mixed into stir-fries, added to salads, and blended Read more…
Ear Mites are small insects, white in colour, and less than 1 mm in size, so are just visible to the naked eye. They invade the ears of horses and can cause intense itching, and rubbing of the neck and ears. How can you tell if a horse has ear Read more…