Most horse ears grow some wild and wooly hairs, especially near the bottom, and this trimming of the outside edge can clean them up. Should you clip your horses ears? The only real reasons to consider clipping ears and whiskers are a medical issue, where you need to apply medication Read more…
Sycamore poisoning is a toxin derived disease which affects the muscle metabolism in horses producing a disease which can be rapidly fatal. The mortality for sycamore poisoning can be as high as 75-90% and early, intensive veterinary intervention is key for increasing survival rates. What is the most toxic plant Read more…
How long does equine conjunctivitis last? The duration of equine conjunctivitis will depend on the underlying cause and severity of the case. A mild, simple bacterial conjunctivitis may resolve in 5-7 days while a complicated severe case of conjunctivitis may take weeks to heal. How do you treat a horse’s Read more…
Glaucoma is another disease with multiple causes and is characterized by increased pressure within the eye. Typically, the horse’s eye is enlarged, blue and painful. How do you treat blue eyes in horses? As with other types of infections, tearing, sensitivity to light, squinting, and redness can occur. You may Read more…
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are very helpful. Banamine is better for ocular inflammation than Bute or Equioxx.. Application of an ice pack reduces pain & swelling and, if the horse tolerates the initial shock of cold, they might like it. What can I give my horse for an eye infection? Commonly, Read more…
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, appears when the conjunctiva becomes irritated and inflamed. If your horse has equine conjunctivitis, it means bacteria has been rubbed into their eyes. This was likely due to your fidgeting filly scratching their eye with their knee due to wind, dust, or flies. Will Read more…
Jaundice (icterus) is the yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes (gums, rim of eyelids, whites of eyes, inner vulva), that occurs due to the accumulation of certain yellow blood pigments that become visible in these areas. What are 3 causes of icterus in horses? Icterus in horses can Read more…
“Bandages or wraps have traditionally been used to cover wounds, prevent “stocking up” when a horse is confined in a small space for a period time and to protect the horse from knocking itself, “ Lesley explained. Why do they wrap horses legs for dressage? Horse leg wraps support tendons Read more…
The treatment of choice consists of intravenous oxytetracycline for 3-5 days and supportive care with IV isotonic crystalloid fluid replacement therapy. How do you treat Potomac horse fever? Horses with Potomac horse fever can be treated successfully with oxytetracycline (6.6 mg/kg, IV, every 12 hours), if given early in the Read more…
Equine Potomavac It has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy horses 3 months of age or older against Potomac Horse Fever (equine monocytic ehrlichiosis) due to Neorickettsia risticii. What is the Potomac vaccine for horses? Our regular vaccine protocol protects your horses against Rabies, Tetanus and Read more…