If your horse gets iodine from his supplements, you can give him plain salt. If he gets iodine from nothing, give him iodized salt. I always prefer giving my horse his salt (and iodine) measured out in his meals. This way, I can guarantee that his salt intake per day Read more…
Metronidazole is an antibiotic commonly used for anaerobic (bacteria which can grow in the absence of oxygen) infections. For example, deep puncture wounds, respiratory infections, peritonitis, soft tissue infections, and abscesses are infections that often involve anaerobic bacteria.. What infections can metronidazole treat? Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It’s used to Read more…
Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. are the most common, but many different bacteria have been identified in cases of equine cellulitis. Your veterinarian will most likely suggest culturing the fluids and tissues to identify the bacteria before choosing an appropriate antibiotic. What causes cellulitis in a horse? A horse with cracked Read more…
Horses with photosensitivity will exhibit redness, swelling, scabs and crusts. Owners may see their horses scratching the affected areas. More severe cases can have open draining sores and peeling skin. Your veterinarian will want to obtain a full history about your horse’s care, and perform a complete physical exam. What Read more…
Horses usually avoid ingesting the bitter leaves, but when turned out on overgrazed pasture, they may eat buttercups due to an absence of other forage. Can horses get hives from buttercups? The pollen can cause anything from a mild irritation to a major allergic reaction resulting in blistered skin, oozing Read more…
Thick, sticky preparations, such as Vaseline or Crisco, are more effective than thinner ones, such as cooking spray or baby oil. However, avoid using motor oil, WD-40 or other potentially caustic or hazardous substances. If you wouldn’t want it on your own skin, do not apply it to your horse’s Read more…
Sugar is just as bad for horses’ teeth as it is for ours, so I would never recommend giving sugar lumps to horses, however much they enjoy them. Is it OK to give a horse a sugar cube? Sugar cubes: Perhaps the oldest treat of the horse world, sugar cubes Read more…
Sources Of Fat The use of unsaturated oils (vegetable oil) is the preferred method of fat supplementation. Common vegetable oils fed to horses include corn, soybean, canola, and rice oil. These sources are each 100% fat. What is a good source of fat for horses? Forages, flaxseed, and fish oils Read more…
In horses that ingest avocados, the toxin can cause colic, irregular heartbeat, respiratory distress, neurologic dysfunction, edema, and other signs of illness. Horse owners should not feed avocados to their horses, and should not allow the animals to graze in areas where they might have access to avocados. What is Read more…
Wheat is a grain not commonly used in horse rations due to price and concerns about potential problems with glutens in its raw form. Although wheat flour is a main ingredient in most bread, it is acceptable, especially in the baked, processed form of bread. What must you not feed Read more…