Summary. A short choppy gait can be a consequence of a horse’s conformation, which directly determines their way of moving. Importantly, however, it also can result from lameness, especially lameness in multiple limbs. Why is my horse short stepping? A short front phase of the stride of a hind limb Read more…
Thick yellow or pale white discharge from the eye is usually composed of inflammatory cells or pus. It is a natural response to injury and may result from a wound to the eye or eyelid, infection, foreign material in the eye, cancer associated with the eye, or any other inflammatory Read more…
Eye wash saline is provided in a variety of dropper and squirt bottles. In an emergency, saline of approximately the right strength can be made using 1 cup of distilled water mixed with 1 teaspoon of table salt. This can be drawn up in a syringe and squirted in the Read more…
Causes of equine corneal ulcers Corneal ulcers commonly occur when a foreign substance (e.g., hair or plant material) gets into the eye, abnormal eyelashes rub the eye, or the eye is scratched by an object or the horse’s attempts to rub their painful or itchy eye. Will an ulcer on Read more…
Wash the wound with tap water or, better yet, physiologic saline solution. It stings less than plain water because it matches the chemical composition of body fluid. You can make your own saline solution by dissolving two tablespoons of table salt in a gallon of distilled water. Can you use Read more…
Cushing’s Disease Can Affect Eyes of Horses – Kentucky Equine Research. Can Cushing’s disease affect the eyes? Answer: Patients with Cushing’s syndrome may rarely develop an eye condition called central serous chorioretinopathy. This condition represents the accumulation of fluid behind the retina of the eye and may cause detachment of Read more…
Saline solution: Good for wounds or eye lavage. Straight tap water can be irritating to tissues. What does saline do for horses? Treatment of fluid loss and to restore sodium chloride balance in the body fluid. An optimum level of salts in circulation is essential for good health. How much Read more…
Vetericyn® Plus All Animal Pink Eye Spray The trigger spray applicator facilitates application directly to the eye and is safe for animal species of all life stages. Can you use vetericyn on horses eye? Great for horses, dogs, and cats with irritated eyes. Vetericyn Antimicrobial Eye Wash is completely safe Read more…
“While cataract surgery in horses is something that we are thankful that we are able to perform, it’s not the most common reason that we see horses for an eye problem. Much more commonly we see horses with problems like corneal ulcers, intraocular inflammation, or even cancer around the eye. Read more…
Any strenuous activity, including exercise, should be put on hold for at least a week. You can go back to activities, such as walking, running, and bike riding usually a week after cataract surgery. You should consult your doctor for your specific case. What activities should be avoided after cataract Read more…