Hypertonic saline solutiona (7.2%) has been used to treat hypovolemia in horses for a number of years; however, its potential uses in veterinary practice recently have been expanded. Can you use saline solution on horses? Pollen buildup can be handled by flushing your horse’s eyes two or three times daily Read more…
To clean the horse’s eyes, you should use a water-moistened washcloth and wipe the area around the eye gently to loosen and remove the dirt and tear discharge. Never touch the eye and always approach this area slowly, so you don’t frighten the horse. What can I use to wash Read more…
Anterior Uveitis (Iridocyclitis) Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body (called anterior uveitis or iridocyclitis), can occur due to disease within the eye or in other parts of the body. Inflammation of the choroid in the back of the eye frequently occurs at the same time. How do you treat Read more…
Glaucoma is a severe eye problem that occurs in less than one in 1,000 horses. It stems from poor fluid drainage that increases pressure in the eye. Usually this fluid drains from the eye at the same rate it’s produced. If left untreated, glaucoma can result in pain and blindness. Read more…
It is transmitted through repeated bites by blackflies of the genus Simulium. The disease is called river blindness because the blackfly that transmits the infection lives and breeds near fast-flowing streams and rivers, mostly near remote rural villages. Does river blindness go away? River blindness is not currently eradicable, but Read more…
Periodic ophthalmia in horses is also known as equine recurrent uveitis, ERU or moon blindness. It is considered to be one of the most common types of eye problems in horses. Periodic ophthalmia is where your horse’s immune system begins attacking the tissues within the eye. What causes periodic ophthalmia? Read more…
Corneal ulceration is commonly diagnosed by equine veterinarians. A complete ophthalmic examination as well as fluorescein staining, corneal cytology, and corneal bacterial (aerobic) and fungal culture and sensitivity testing are necessary for all infected corneal ulcers. How is a corneal ulcer diagnosed? How is a corneal ulcer diagnosed? Perform an Read more…
“Even though we lost our darling little pony Rosé this weekend, we decided we couldn’t not celebrate 40 years of love,” Lisa captioned an August 29 Instagram video of the celebration. “Thank you for all of your kind messages. What happened to Lisas mini horse? Lisa Vanderpump revealed her miniature Read more…
Lisa and Red take on the rehabilitation of a difficult foster horse named Storm. Stevie and Carole discover that Pine Hollow is having money troubles and try to help out. Lisa and Red take on the rehabilitation of a difficult foster horse named Storm. Who is Lisas horse Saddle Club? Read more…
Most small ulcers will heal within 1-2 weeks. Larger ulcers or ulcers in the very center of the cornea may take longer to heal. Ulcers secondary to uveitis or other underlying conditions may take longer as well because the inflammation associated with them slows the healing process. How do you Read more…