Ulcerative lymphangitis and internal infections require treatment with antibiotics for a month or longer. Despite appropriate treatment, 30–40% of horses with internal abscesses die because of the infection. Early, external abscesses are often treated with hot packs, poultices, or flushing with water (hydrotherapy). How do you fix lymphatic blockage? Treatment Read more…
The lymphatic system helps to protect the horse from disease and infection and is part of the immune system. It does this by allowing drainage of fluid from the body’s tissues into the blood circulation, therefore allowing removal of cell waste products. Why do horses have a lymphatic system? The Read more…
Dermatophytosis (ringworm) is the most common fungal disease in the horse. Trichophyton equinum, T. mentagrophytes, Microsporum gypseum, and M. canis are the most frequent isolates. What is the most common cause of dermatophytosis in horses? Ringworm is an infection of the skin or hair caused by a type of fungus. Read more…
A horse might have one or many warts, most of which will spontaneously disappear within six to nine months after they show up. How do you get rid of warts on horses? The warts can simply be surgically removed. This treatment is usually more of an attempt to improve cosmetic Read more…
A horse might have one or many warts, most of which will spontaneously disappear within six to nine months after they show up. What causes horses to get warts? Equine papilloma warts are generally caused by a reduction in immunity often seen in young horses following the stress of weaning, Read more…
The horse’s head has uniquely adapted itself and developed six pairs of paranasal sinuses—the frontal, sphenopalatine and maxillary sinuses, and the dorsal, middle and ventral conchal sinuses. Where are a horses sinus located? Sinus cavities are located on each side of the horse’s head, above, below and between the eyes, Read more…
Warts in horses are caused by a horse specific papilloma virus; it is not something that can be transferred to humans. Are horse warts contagious to humans? There are a few skin diseases that can cause warts on horses, but a very common cause of multiple warts is Equine Papilloma Read more…
They are caused by one of several strains of papilloma virus spread by flies. Typically, both ears are affected, and while the pale, crusty patches may look unpleasant, they usually don’t cause the horse discomfort. How do you get rid of warts in horses ears? The warts can simply be Read more…
Insect repellents, fly masks, and fly sheets can be helpful to horses suffering from insect bite allergies. Topical ointments can be applied to areas of itchy skin to alleviate any irritation. How do you treat a horse with allergies? Once an allergy is diagnosed, treatment usually involves avoiding the allergen, Read more…
Equine aural plaques are raised, pinkish bumps and patches on the inner surface of the ear. They are caused by a papillomavirus that is likely transmitted by black flies. These flies are active at dawn and dusk, when they attack the head, ears, and lower abdomen of horses. Why does Read more…