When should I be concerned about my horse’s diarrhea? Diarrhea in horses can be serious because they can quickly become dehydrated. Contact your veterinarian as soon as your horse develops diarrhea. If the horse is showing any other signs such as fever, lethargy, or lack of appetite, consider it a Read more…
Dexamethasone commonly is used in horses to treat allergic reactions such as respiratory allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (heaves), hives, itching and inflammatory diseases including arthritis. How much dexamethasone should you give a horse? Dexamethasone Powder may be administered or the parenteral dose repeated as needed. Equine – DEXAMETHASONE INJECTION Read more…
Indications: For horses, as an aid in the treatment and prevention of diarrhea or gastrointestinal inflammation. Dosage and Administration: Use 5cc per 100 pounds of body weight 3 to 4 times per day, or as directed by a veterinarian. Is Pepto-Bismol good for horses? Bismuth subsalicylate, commonly known as the Read more…
There are two products available that contain omeprazole for equine ulcers: GatsroGard and UlcerGard. GastroGard is the FDA-approved treatment for EGUS and is restricted to use with a prescription issued by a licensed veterinarian. Can you give over-the-counter omeprazole to horses? It comes in the form of an oral paste. Read more…
CALCIUM CARBONATE is a very good source of calcium. Calcium supplement for horses. When the diet does not contain sufficient amounts of calcium. Foals, young horses, lactating mares and hard-worked horses: 1-2 measured doses daily, mixed well in feed. Can horses eat calcium carbonate? CALCIUM CARBONATE – Limestone flour for Read more…
Lymphangitis in horses is the swelling and inflammation of the lymph nodes, most often one or both of the rear legs. This is usually caused by a bacterial infection although a fungal infection is sometimes the culprit. How is lymphatic blockage treated in horses? Treatment of infectious cutaneous lymphangitis in Read more…
Horses’ saliva has very high concentrations of Latherin, which is a surfactant protein that can turn sweat and saliva into a foam-like substance. Horses have evolved to produce Latherin rich saliva in order to easily digest dry forage and improve thermoregulation. What is the white stuff that comes out of Read more…
DR LYDIA GRAY: As the horse ages, the soft tissues that hold the spine rigid begins to sink. Those tissues become lax or loose, and the muscles in the belly and the back sort of become less strong, and the whole thing sort of sags over time. Are horses supposed Read more…
Bismuth subsalicylate, commonly known as the human product Pepto-Bismol®, is not recommended for horses. What does Pepto Bismol do for horses? Pepto Bismol, Bismusal, Bismukote®, and Correc- tive Mixture® are other names for this medication. How Is This Medication Useful? Bismuth subsalicylate is used to treat diarrhea in of animals Read more…
Atrial fibrillation (erratic rhythm) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in horses and is associated with poor performance and exercise intolerance. Which arrhythmia is most common? atrial fibrillation (AF) – this is the most common type, where the heart beats irregularly and faster than normal. supraventricular tachycardia – episodes of Read more…