Equine aural plaques are caused by an infection of the papillomavirus in the ear. This particular virus is spread to horses through the bites of flies. How do you treat aural plaque in horses ears? The plaque can be removed and the pink skin underneath treated with a soothing, healing Read more…
Just to be safe when your horse has a runny nose Place him in his stall or in a small turnout where he is at least 10 feet away from any other horses—far enough to avoid nose-to-nose contact—at least until the veterinarian arrives to confirm the diagnosis. What can I Read more…
The Marwari is a rare breed of horse indigenous to India with a very interesting physical trait: inwardly curving ears that touch or overlap when pricked and can swivel 180 degrees. Why does my horse have floppy ears? Pinned back ears might be a sign of anger or fear, while Read more…
Bacterial infection a thick white, yellow or green discharge indicates a bacterial respiratory infection that may be the primary cause of illness, or a secondary complication, e.g. a respiratory virus, or a foreign body. What does yellowish snot mean? One of the first signs of a cold is green or Read more…
Finely slice a 3-5cm knob of fresh ginger root, add 1.5-2cups of boiling water, let cool and pour all the contents overfeed. To treat a cold do this morning and evening for 5-7 days. Fresh ginger tea is also good for any sort of digestive weakness, bloat or travel sickness. Read more…
Peat bedding has empirically been considered a good choice for horses affected with respiratory disease. Peat has recently been found to be superior compared to wood shavings when equine lower airway cytology was investigated (14). What is the best bedding for horses with asthma? Horses and ponies with allergies and Read more…
Equine sinusitis is the most common disease affecting the paranasal sinuses in horses. Sinusitis is an inflammatory condition that often involves excessive nasal discharge. Horses with sinus diseases can also experience swelling in the face or reduced appetite. How do you treat a horse with sinusitis? In acute cases the Read more…
Unilateral discharge (one nostril) occurs when the mucus comes from the opening in the nasal passage, such as with a sinus infection, or a tooth root problem. When it is a tooth root problem, the discharge generally has a foul odor. Is nasal discharge normal in horses? A nasal discharge Read more…
In fact, it is a great treat. In some European countries, watermelon rind is a common horse treat, though it should be cut into small, easy-to-chew pieces. If large pieces of rind are given, horses may choke. However, horses generally prefer the sweet flesh to the rind. How much watermelon Read more…
A horse can eat an entire cantaloupe — rind (skin), seeds, and the flesh — without a problem most of the time. However, eating too many cantaloupes can result in problems such as diarrhea and indigestion. Can horses eat cantaloupe skin? Technically, horses are able to eat the rinds of Read more…