Paracetamol is a widely used, non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic drug. Scientific evidence suggests that it is an effective pain treatment in equine medicine. How much paracetamol can I give a horse? The daily maintenance dose should be no more than 4.4 mg/kg bw (2.2 g/day for a 500 kg horse). Read more…
Cayenne Pepper spray is commonly used to help deter and stop your horse from chewing on wood, leg wraps, blankets, and more. Non-toxic, this is safe for horses to ingest while they learn to avoid the area sprayed. Can horses eat cayenne pepper? Hot herbs can dispel the cold, but Read more…
Never feed a horse tomatoes or any type of peppers. Exercise extreme caution with rhubarb and avocado — the plants, in particular. Both of these vegetable plants are extremely toxic to horses. Are peppers bad for horses? These vegetables are absolutely NOT safe for your horse to eat: avocados, Brussels Read more…
Movement of the roughened bone ends and/or damaged cartilage results in inflammation, that produces mediator chemicals that damage the synovial fluid, all of which causes swelling of the joint, pain and restriction of movement. What are the main causes of joint inflammation? Causes of Inflammatory Joint Pain Bone erosions. Damaged, Read more…
While most horses might enjoy the occasional ginger-flavored treat, others use the herb routinely, even daily. What does ginger do for horses? Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is helpful for horses that are prone to or recovering from colic. One of gingers most valuable effects is its ability to reduce inflammation by Read more…
3-7 days. 3. How long can you safely give Bute to a horse? For short-term use, most veterinarians will prescribe Bute for 3-7 days. Long-term use can be daily and does come with risks. How long can my horse stay on Bute? An increased dosage of Bute can only be Read more…
5-1.5ml; up to 3 times daily. This would be a safe starting point for people to incorporate ginger into their horse’s regimen. But it is important to remember that Ginger is a hot, dry herb, so would be good if a horse has a wet cough but not so good Read more…
Capsaicin has been banned in other equestrian sports because of its pain-relieving properties. Is capsaicin a banned substance? Capsaicin is a banned substance in equestrian sports because of its hypersensitizing and pain-relieving properties. Why is capsaicin banned in Olympics? If a topical cream containing Capsaicin is applied to a horse’s Read more…
Some horses like sliced or mashed bananas while others can’t resist flavorings like cherry, rosemary, peppermint, oregano, or cumin. You can start with a small quantity of the chosen flavor mixed with a small amount of feed to see what might win your horse’s favor. Can horses eat cumin? The Read more…
Non-Steroidal Ant-Inflammatory Drugs NSAIDs are a standard treatment for horse arthritis and can be given orally or injected into the joint. The most common NSAIDs used to treat horse arthritis are phenylbutazone (Bute), flunixin meglumine (Banamine) and ketoprofen. What is the fastest way to reduce inflammation in the joints? If Read more…