Hot spots are usually triggered by self-trauma. Animals irritate the lesion to the point that it creates an open wound. The repeated licking, scratching, and biting on the body is caused by many things like allergies, matted coats, ear infections, insect bites, stress, and even boredom. How do you treat Read more…
The most common location for sunburn on horses is their noses. Because they are constantly grazing, it can be difficult to keep sunblock on. Regular applications to the nose is necessary, especially for horses outside all the time. How do you treat sunburn on a horse’s nose? If your horse Read more…
Applying a layer of zinc-oxide based cream (ie. Desitin®) to DRY affected areas may also help soften scabs and provide a moisture barrier to allow healing to occur. If you’ve been treating scratches unsuccessfully, you should call your veterinarian out to have a look. Can you use Desitin on a Read more…
the Royal United Services Institute. Reputedly ridden by the Emperor at the battle, Marengo passed into British hands when Napoleon was sent into exile. The famous horse died in 1831 and the skeleton was preserved and later passed to the Royal United Services Institute. Where is Napoleon’s horse on display? Read more…
At Doghill, we do it because not only does a visible “brand” mark deter horse thieves, but it also helps with horse identification. In a field, a bay TB with no markings, looks identical to any other bay TB with no markings. A freeze-brand gives a horse a unique marking Read more…
Here are a few products that offer some protection from the sun, will help prevent fading, and keep your horse’s coat happy & healthy. Healthy HairCare’s Sunflower Suncoat SPF Sunflower Performance Formula. Farnam’s Vetrolin Shine. Mary’s Botanicals’ Equine Sunblock. Cheval International’s Misty Sunscreen. What sunscreen can I use on my Read more…
Normal horses should suppress cortisol levels to below 30 nmol/L and ideally 150 nmol/L) usually have less suppression and values below 40nmol/L would be considered normal. What is normal cortisol range? Normal Results Normal values for a blood sample taken at 8 in the morning are 5 to 25 mcg/dL Read more…
For horses that are bothered by flies and midges and rub and scratch away parts of their mane, tail and even their coat, Neem Oil is ideal. It can be applied, neat or diluted, to keep the pesky insects away in the first instance and avoid your horse being bitten. Read more…
Improve visibility to wire fences by adding a top rail of wood; PVC; or durable white vinyl fence ribbon, either standard or electrified. This addition not only makes a wire fence more visible, it also deters horses from reaching over the fence to graze. How do you make a fence Read more…
Hair loss due to heat and sweat also is commonly observed on the faces of horses, around the eyes and the ears. This pattern of hair loss is many times the result of some horses’ aversion to having their faces washed during a bath or after hard work. Why is Read more…