The urethra empties at the external urethral orifice on the ventral wall of the vagina. This is often at the vestibulo-vaginal junction. Only urine passes through the female urethra. In the horse, the urethra is short and wide. Where does urine exit female? urethraThere are two openings in the vulva Read more…
Because horses are such large animals, lying down for extended periods of time can restrict blood flow to important organs and limbs. This can cause extensive physical harm to your horse! How long can a horse go without laying down? “Based on the cases I’ve collected and depending on a Read more…
Subcutaneous fluids are not well tolerated in horses and foals and should be avoided. Similarly, the risks associated with intraperitoneal fluid administration in horses (e.g. gastrointestinal puncture, peritonitis) almost always preclude the use of this method in horses or foals. Can you give sub Q fluids to a horse? Subcutaneous Read more…
A vet will administer IV fluids to a horse via an IV catheter, which is typically inserted into the jugular vein on the neck. Complications can arise, including venous injury with thrombosis or infection, causing a blockage. This is more likely to happen if a sharp-ended hypodermic needle is used Read more…
Signs of sleep deprivation Recurrent carpal and fore fetlock abrasions (caused by collapse or partial collapse) Lack of evidence of lying down (eg no bedding in the tail or on the body) Increased daytime drowsiness. Weight loss. Poor performance. Increased irritability and hypervigilance. Complete or partial collapse. How do you Read more…
The best horse water troughs are sturdy and easy to clean. They are typically made of metal, plastic, or rubber. What is a trough made of? Today’s water troughs are made from steel that is welded or bolted. Troughs also come in fiberglass, concrete, stone, and plastic. Some turn-of-the-twentieth-century troughs Read more…
A vet will administer IV fluids to a horse via an IV catheter, which is typically inserted into the jugular vein on the neck. Complications can arise, including venous injury with thrombosis or infection, causing a blockage. How much IV fluids do horses need? However, all of the above fluid Read more…
Clean the buckets with a hard toilet brush or a regular household scrub brush. Follow it up by rinsing the buckets with water. This is something that needs to be in your weekly routine. To ensure the spread of any disease or virus, you can use a mild soap, apple Read more…
Today’s Phrase ‘You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink’ is a proverb which means that you can give someone an opportunity but not force them to take it. What does the idiom You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it Read more…
All horses should have free access to fresh clean water at all times, with one exception. Horses that are hot and sweaty and finished with their work should always be cooled down before offering them water. Giving water to a heavily exerted equine can cause life threatening colic or founder Read more…