Using an antacid can be beneficial for horses for short periods for the same reason as it is in people. It’s better to take Tums before eating pizza if you know you might have a reaction. Exercise can increase acid production. So giving your horse 8-12 Tums 15-30 minutes before Read more…
a) For a 500-kg horse, dexamethasone 40 mg (total dose; NOT mg/kg) IM once every other day for 3 treatments, followed by 35 mg (total dose; NOT mg/kg) IM once every other day for 3 treatments, followed by 30 mg (total dose; NOT mg/kg) IM once every other day for Read more…
Administration: Administer orally twice daily with initial dosage at 0.5 mL/100 lbs of body weight (0.8 mcg/kg). See label for complete dosage schedule. How much Ventipulmin should I give my horse? Administer orally to your horse. Replace cap to prevent leakage. The initial dosage is 0.5 ml per 100 lbs Read more…
Most people think blinders are decorations worn by horses when they perform a particular task. But in reality, horses wear blinders to help them perform their task better. 1.1 Blinders shield a horse’s vision. 1.2 Racehorses run with blinkers to stay focused. Why do horses have blinders on their eyes? Read more…
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), sometimes called ‘swamp fever’ is an infectious disease that causes acute, chronic or symptomless illness, characterized by fever, anemia, swelling and weight loss in horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. Which disease is also known as swamp fever? Commonly known as “Swamp Fever” or “Horse Malaria”, EIA Read more…
After oral administration, the beta 2-agonist was detected in serum for 48 h and in urine for 75 h. How long can a horse take Ventipulmin? The recommended duration of treatment at the effective dosage is 30 days. How much Ventipulmin should I give my horse? Administer orally to your Read more…
The cause is a Lentivirus (a ‘family’ of virus that includes the human immunodeficiency i.e., HIV virus), that is typically transmitted by biting insects in low-lying ‘swampy’ areas. Although the disease has been recorded from all over the world, the incidence varies markedly from country to country. What causes swamp Read more…
Net nasogastric reflux is not normal. Occasionally, a small amount of reflux (< 1 L) is obtained if a horse has had an indwelling nasogastric tube. In most adult horses with colic, > 2 L net reflux is abnormal. Is reflux present in a normal horse? Horses experience gastroesophageal reflux Read more…
Causes of stomach ulcers include feeding high grain diets, stress, (e.g. illness, transport, new environments), intermittent feeding, intensive training and treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as bute. Is reflux a normal finding in horses? Net nasogastric reflux is not normal. Occasionally, a small amount of reflux (< 1 L) Read more…
Bathing a horse is a big chore, so make sure you have the time to do it before getting started. At a minimum it will take 20 to 30 minutes to thoroughly wash and rise the horse, plus another 30 to 45 minutes to thoroughly dry it. How often should Read more…