Because of the rancidity possibility and its low level of lysine and methionine, peanut meal should not be fed to valuable foals or young rapidly growing horses. Can horses eat peanut meal? Peanuts can be eaten alone, mixed into stir-fries, added to salads, and blended into condiments and sauces. But Read more…
Antihistamines: Antihistamines are often prescribed for the allergic horse as a safer alternative to steroids for longer term control of symptoms. The most common antihistamine we choose is hydroxyzine, but other options include doxepin, amitriptyline, chlorpheniramine, and diphenhydramine. Can you give human antihistamines to horses? Extra-label use of human antihistamines Read more…
Other than being almost entirely empty of useful nutrients, peanut hulls could be contaminated with aflatoxins, which are poisonous to horses,” Crandell stressed. “Plus,” she added, “reputable feed manufacturers avoid using fillers of any type.” Are peanut shells good for horses? First, peanut shells can be a choking hazard for Read more…
Penicillin V given orally was thus shown to be an acceptable alternative to parenteral administration of penicillin in the horse. Can injectable penicillin be given orally? Because it is unstable at low pH, oral administration is not possible, so the agent is administered by injection. Is there an oral penicillin Read more…
Mange is contagious, so if you have one horse with mange, it is best to treat them all. However, mange does not affect other species or humans. Protect yourself and your pet. Compare top pet insurance plans. Can horses catch mites from each other? Mites are too small to see Read more…
Doxycycline is an antibiotic medicine that belongs to the tetracycline group of medicines. They are used to treat infections in horses, often where other antibiotics have been ineffective. doxycycline? Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, lungs, abdomen or other sites. How much doxycycline do you give Read more…
Once your horse has been diagnosed by your veterinarian with ear mites, You have a few treatment options! Our favorite at PEVS is a mixture of pyrethrin with ivermectin squirted directly into the ear of the horse. Another option is topical frontline administered directly on the skin inside the ear. Read more…
To clean your horse’s ears, use a soft cloth that is slightly damp and well rung out–you don’t want water to drip into the ear. Use witch hazel or warm water, but not alcohol—it can be irritating or drying. Do not ever spray water or anything else into a horse’s Read more…
That’s because the saliva of these minute gnats causes intense itching in sensitive equines, a condition known as “sweet itch” or “summer itch.” Your horse can’t stop rubbing and scratching all affected areas, which usually include the ears, mane, tailhead, face and virtually anywhere else on the body. Why is Read more…
Use witch hazel or warm water, but not alcohol—it can be irritating or drying. Do not ever spray water or anything else into a horse’s ear. You must avoid pushing anything deep down into the ear canal. Cup the ear with one hand, and gently wipe out any dirt or Read more…