Teething bumps (eruption cysts) are the most common lumps seen in young horses. These are caused by the pressure effects of the permanent tooth (which is still under the gum line) trying to “push out” the deciduous teeth (caps or baby teeth). What do protein bumps look like in horses? Read more…
Mouth blisters in horses may occur due to many causes which may include dental problems, viral infections, caustic chemicals, improper fitting tack equipment and potentially harmful plants. More specifically, the one aspect of mouth blisters in horses that is commonly overlooked is potentially harmful plants. What is blistering a horse? Read more…
Papillomas refer to small, gray, irregular bumps on your horse’s skin that look like warts. Some smaller warts, called baby warts, are also sometimes referred to as “teenage acne” in the horse world. Why does my horse have bumps on his nose? Cancers of the nasal cavity and sinuses can Read more…
IODINE FOR HORSES – 8 OZ AND 16 OZ Iodine is used on the hoof for its disinfectant and antiseptic qualities. It is used on the sole of the hoof to prevent and treat fungal and bacterial infections. It also hardens the hoof. Some people use it in mixing their Read more…
Always wrap a horse’s leg from the inside around the front of the leg. This means wrapping clockwise on right legs and counterclockwise on left legs. Doing so prevents tendon damage. Why do you bandage horses legs? Leg wraps or boots are used for the protection of the lower legs Read more…
Horse owners typically feed turmeric supplements to help with osteoarthritis, joint stiffness or pain, skin irritations, sarcoids and ulcers. While turmeric is well-researched in other species, there is limited clinical data about the effectiveness of this herbal extract on horses. Does turmeric give horses Energy? Turmeric is an excellent anti-oxidant Read more…
Horses have a total of 12 premolar and 12 molar teeth divided into an upper and lower row each of 6 cheek teeth on both the left and right sides of the mouth. How many teeth do female horses have? 36-40Mature male horses have 40-42 permanent teeth and mares have Read more…
Horses older than 20 years should be checked for dental problems every six months, but floating should only be done conservatively as there may not be much of the horse’s teeth left to erupt and replace what is worn away. Older horses may only need their teeth floated once every Read more…
Exposing your horse to loud noises prior to any fireworks can help him get used to the loud booming. There are recordings of thunderstorms and firework noises that are specifically made to work with sound-sensitive dogs. You can purchase one for your horse and play it quietly while he eats Read more…
This type of bandage helps keep the legs warm and protect them against swelling or ‘filling’ while the horse is stabled and standing still. They can also be used in injury cases – such as to hold a wound dressing or poultice in place or to keep an injured area Read more…