Legumes such as alfalfa and clover are rich in calcium, and grass hays, such as timothy and orchard grass, also contain calcium, but at lower levels than in legume hays. What happens if a horse has too much calcium? Excessive calcium interferes with the body’s ability to absorb other minerals Read more…
In theory horses can be allergic to a range of different ingredients including alfalfa. Horses may be allergic to a particular protein in an ingredient which could trigger an immune reaction which means the ingredient should be avoided. Can alfalfa cause hives in horses? Food allergies are rare in horses, Read more…
Alfalfa, The Myths Some worry that feeding alfalfa increases the risk of colic. Not so, says Lawrence. “Rapid diet changes are associated with colic, so it’s possible that if you change from grass hay to alfalfa hay all of a sudden, or you introduce alfalfa hay abruptly, you could increase Read more…
(2017) report that Manuka honey has antimicrobial activity against common equine wound pathogens which have the potential to form biofilms. These include methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Can I feed my horse Manuka honey? Horses digest their feeds differently than people, but Read more…
The best solution for the most sensitive horses is to switch to low-dust bedding (wood shavings, for example). Also try to prevent horses breathing in ammonia from urine. This is particularly harmful to the airways. Regular mucking-out and bedding changes are always essential. How can I soothe my horse’s cough? Read more…
While the disease usually affects dogs, other animals , such as cats, rabbits, horses, mice, and guinea pigs, can develop it as well. Is kennel cough contagious to other animals? Sometimes vets prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory cough medicine to treat the bacteria, speed up recovery, and make your dog more Read more…
Factors which are thought to contribute to stone formation include prolonged urine retention, increased excretion of calcium, uric acid or oxalates in urine. How does a horse get kidney stones? Dehydration, in combination with drugs such as phenylbutazone (bute), is believed to be a factor in the initiation of equine Read more…
Use the center line to leg-yield in walk Walk from the center line to one of the end markers on a diagonal line, asking for a slight counter flexion, allowing the shoulders to lead and pushing them away from your inside leg into the outside rein. How do you get Read more…
However, kidney issues can also be caused by: Eating toxic plants. Bacterial infections. Urinary obstructions, such as kidney stones or a tumor. Colic. Heatstroke and dehydration. Shock. How common is kidney disease in horses? In the animal world, cats are the species most often affected by chronic kidney disease. How Read more…
Good-quality grass pasture is the preferred feed for horses. Maximizing the gelding’s access to pasture and encouraging a greater water intake are both strongly recommended for horses suffering from CRF. What do you feed a horse with kidney problems? Grass hays are preferable, and fescue should be fine as long Read more…