Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD) is also described as mild to moderate Equine Asthma. IAD is a respiratory disease that typically affects young horses, as early as one year of age. Cough, poor performance and excess mucus within the airways on endoscopy is characteristic of IAD. What causes inflammatory airway disease Read more…
Vets repair most lip and mouth wounds surgically to preserve the look and function of the mouth. They also tend to heal well with surgical repair, even if they are over 24 hours old. Treatments Your Vet May Recommend Wound Repair, Primary Closure, Suturing. Wound Treatment, Open Wound. Vaccination, Tetanus. Read more…
COST: $100 per horse (includes clinical exam, sedation, gastric scope + dental exam) – these services would normally cost in excess of $350. Appointments are half an hour in length. Please note: All horses will need to have no feed for 12 hours, and no water for 6 hours prior Read more…
Furosemide, a diuretic, is frequently administered to horses for the prophylaxis of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage and the treatment of a number of clinical conditions, including acute renal failure and congestive heart failure. How does furosemide work in horses? Furosemide works by decreasing sodium absorption in the kidneys and interferes with Read more…
Bleeding from the mouth usually is an indication of a wound to the inside of the mouth or the tongue. Horses that have a history of either falling forward or suffering other impacts to the face often bite their tongues or cut their lips. Horses that pull back when tied Read more…
Epistaxis is seen in a small proportion (~5%) of horses with EIPH. Blood in the tracheobronchial tree is identified in 45%–75% of racehorses via endoscopic examination, and hemorrhage is detected by cytologic examination of bronchoalveolar lavage in >90% of racehorses. Is EIPH common? (Epistaxis, “Bleeder”) Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) is Read more…
Occasionally an apparently normal horse will suddenly begin to struggle breathing due an acute attack of COPD. Call Oaklands Equine Hospital immediately on 01642 760313. Keep the horse calm and where possible place in a quiet but well ventilated place. Is COPD common in horses? COPD is an allergic reaction Read more…
Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) is an intermittent obstructive upper airway condition that occurs in athletic horses during high-intensity exercise. The pathogenesis of this condition is unknown, but may involve soft palate hypoplasia, malformation, or neuromuscular dysfunction. What does it mean when a horse flips his palate? The Read more…
EIPH results from strenuous sprint exercise and/or pathologic changes in the equine athlete. It is defined as the presence of blood in the tracheobronchial tree (system of tubes in the lungs) following strenuous exercise. EIPH generally occurs soon after training begins, and tends to increase in incidence with age. How Read more…
Horses are strong because of their muscles. Their muscles are strong enough to pull strong carts and strong things like that. In addition, they have strong legs for running fast! If a horse doesn’t exercise, they can become fat, so they need to exercise and get healthy food too! What Read more…