There are many concerns and dangers to horses if they eat grass cuttings and garden waste which can include: Risk of the horse choking. Causing the horse to develop a potentially life-threatening stomach-ache known as colic. Severe hoof pain which can also be life-threatening (known as laminitis) Is it okay Read more…
Liver disease is a relatively common problem in horses. Despite this, it can often be a real challenge to identify the underlying cause. The liver is the main organ involved in the accumulation, metabolism and distribution of nutrients within the body. Why do horses get liver disease? Conditions that may Read more…
Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is similar to type II diabetes in humans. It is a metabolic disorder in horses in which insulin no longer fulfills its role of moving glucose into the bloodstream for use by the cells. What are the signs of diabetes in horses? Typical signs are weight Read more…
Although diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes) may occur as a complication of EMS, it is extremely rare in horses. How do you prevent diabetes in horses? Feed forage with a hay net or slow feeder and consider soaking your hay to remove sugars. Remove grain, fruits, vegetables, and treats that Read more…
Early signs of Insulin Resistant Horse: Abnormal weight gain or weight loss. Increased or excessive water consumption. Loss of stamina and muscle tone. Tendency to develop laminitis or colic. Abdominal bloating. Increased blood triglyceride levels. How do you know if a horse is insulin resistant? There is not a specific Read more…
Affected horses will get along best on a ration with low starch content and good-quality fermentable fiber. Free-choice grazing and grass hay can be supplemented with molasses-free beet pulp, and vegetable oil can be added to the diet unless the horse’s triglyceride level is elevated. What causes horse diabetes? Diabetes Read more…
Horses are rarely prone to kidney or liver problems. Damage to both organs is much less common in horses than it is in cats or dogs. However, some aging horses do suffer from progressive and irreversible diseases of the liver or kidneys. What are signs of kidney problems in horses? Read more…
Ivomectin and deltamethrin are known to kill maggots when used topically, and small amounts (1mℓ to 2mℓ/ear) can also be dripped over maggots. Moxidectin is effective against maggots and brown stomach worm. How do you treat maggots in horses? If you find maggots in your horse’s feet, the first thing Read more…
Ask your horse to disengage their hind-end by bringing your rein to your hip and by applying leg pressure to the side they need to step away from. As soon as you feel the horse’s hips swing over, apply leg pressure with both legs behind the girth and relax your Read more…
Many antibiotics are prescribed for a two-week course or even longer, reaching well beyond the point that we’d expect a horse’s condition to improve clinically. How many days can you give a horse penicillin? The typical dose of penicillin for a horse is 3cc (3mL) of Penicillin (300,000 IU/mL) per Read more…