Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), or bleeding from the lungs, occurs world-wide in the performance horse. However, it is observed rarely in other species. EIPH is an important cuase of exercise intolerance. It occurs primarily during spring racing in Quarter Horses, Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds. Do horses bleed when they run? Studies Read more…
Equine urine can contain plant metabolites called pyrocatechines. These metabolites oxidize at low temperatures turning the urine red. This process can worry horse owners who spot the red urine on snow or shavings. What are the signs of bladder infection in a horse? Bladder Infection in Horses Signs of cystitis Read more…
Some anecdotal reports recommend offering a dark beer once daily as the yeast and vitamin B reportedly improve sweat production. It is recommended, as a last resort if treatment fails, horses be moved to a cooler and less humid environment. What do you do if your horse won’t sweat? The Read more…
You can find horses being comforted by all sorts of species, including dogs, cats, cows, sheep, goats, and camelids, like alpacas and llamas. Do horses get along with other animals? Horses and other sanctuary mammals such as cows, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and alpacas, can potentially live harmoniously on the Read more…
Horses can bleed from anywhere in their urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Blood in the urine can appear as blood clots interspersed with normal colored urine, or can appear as consistently red urine. Why is my horse peeing red? Normal horse urine sometimes turns red or Read more…
In War Horse, Joey’s character is a bay Irish Hunter bred for speed and agility. Is Joey from War Horse a thoroughbred? A Horse is a Horse (Of Course, Of Course) Namely Joey, “a spindly-looking half-Thoroughbred colt” (1.2). Talk about an interesting narrative technique, eh? Drafted into World War I, Read more…
Bleeding may be observed as a tiny trickle or heavy gushing from one or both nostrils. Blood may be mixed with mucus, pus, or froth. Nosebleeds may be seen at rest or after exercise. Why would my horse bleed from the nose? What causes epistaxis? The most common cause of Read more…
Lower respiratory tract bleeding occurs from exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage or the break down of the blood vessels in the lungs due to over exertion during exercise. This type of bleeding will occur following exercise. Often occurring about 5-20 minutes after the exercise. Why do horses bleed when running? There Read more…
Camels are not scared of horses. They just avoid camels due to their stinging odor, which alarms and confuses them. Have you ever encountered a horse who seemed to be fearful of everything? Because they are flying animals, this is very typical for them. Can a horse beat a camel? Read more…
This horse is known today as the Jorvik Wild. Unlike feral horses who run freely, this breed has never been domesticated and bred by humans. They are creatures of the wild, alert to danger and ready to defend their herd from threats. Despite being an herbivore, the Jorvik Wild is Read more…