Small amounts of clear discharge from equine nostrils is considered a normal finding. White discharge is commonly associated with viral or allergic processes. Yellow discharge tends to be associated with bacterial infection. Green nasal discharge can indicate feed material within it. What does white snot in horses mean? a thick Read more…
You can recognize if your horse has an abscess because they are painful lumps that develop very quickly and are soft to the touch. Is it normal for an abscess to be hard? Signs of a skin abscess can include: a smooth swelling under your skin that can feel hard Read more…
Cushing’s horses are more prone to laminitis (founder), and may have recurrent foot abscesses. Because of all the excess steroid hormones in their system, these horses’ immune systems don’t function as well as they should. Does Cushing’s cause abscess? The most common sign of Cushing’s is excessive hair growth and Read more…
Your veterinarian will apply an antiseptic bandage to keep the abscess draining for 48 hours. Common antiseptic bandages include a povidone-iodine or a medicated bandage pad. You or your veterinarian can then put on a waterproof covering such as a diaper or hoof boot. Should you give Bute to a Read more…
In 2012, Rhinebeck Equine veterinary practice prescribed bottles of doxycycline to treat Lyme disease for $36 apiece. Now, each can cost $400 or more — and horses may need six 500-tablet bottles for a 30-day treatment. Does doxycycline come in injectable? Doxycycline injection comes as a powder to be mixed Read more…
They are used to treat infections in horses, often where other antibiotics have been ineffective. doxycycline? Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, lungs, abdomen or other sites. What symptoms does doxycycline treat? Doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract Read more…
Initial treatment of septic arthritis should be done with intravenous administration of antimicrobials. For prolonged treatment after initial therapy, oral formulations of the potentiated sulfonamides, enrofloxacin, or doxycycline may be used when appropriate based upon culture and sensitivity. What is the best antibiotic for joint infection? Overall, most antibiotics, including Read more…
There are a number of ways to encourage weight gain. Feeding a high dose of a protected live yeast probiotic and prebiotic such as Gut Balancer improves the amount of energy a horse or pony can extract from its forage without any change in the amount of hay fed or Read more…
Older horses benefit from omega-3s because they support lower levels of inflammation throughout the body. A well-balanced omgea-3 fatty acid supplement (Contribute) will help maintain healthier systems so seniors feel better overall. What can I give my older horse? Good quality grass hay and corn or a complete pelleted ration Read more…
How often should my horse have a flu vaccination? The first vaccination is followed by the 2nd between 21 and 92 days later. A third is required between 150 and 215 days after the second, and a booster annually thereafter. Please check the rule book of any regulatory bodies your Read more…