While true sickle hocks are caused by the bones in the hock being aligned at an acute angle, a long, sloped pastern or long toes on the hind hoof can give rise to a similar condition. A hip bone that Read more…
After receiving a vaccine(s) intramuscularly, some horses experience local muscular swelling and soreness or transient, self-limiting signs including fever, anorexia, and lethargy. Severe reactions at sites of injection can be particularly troublesome, requiring prolonged treatment and convalescence. Can animals get Read more…
What is equine influenza? Equine influenza is one of the most common illnesses seen by horse veterinarians in the United States. It is an airborne disease that is spread mainly through horses coughing. An infected horse can spread the germs Read more…
The more common popped splint often presents as a fast-developing warm, firm swelling on the side of the cannon bone. Lameness could be present, depending on the degree of inflammation, but, again, splints can develop with no signs of pain Read more…
WHY CHOOSE EQUIMAX? The combination of abamectin and praziquantel in EQUIMAX provides a broad-spectrum anti-parasiticide for total control of all susceptible equine worms, bots, lungworms, intestinal threadworms, tapeworms and skin parasites (summer sores and neck threadworms). What worms does Equimax Read more…
There are many beneficial herbs to assist in deworming your horse naturally. Anti-Parasitic Herbs such as chaparral, clove, and garlic. In Addition to being anti-parasitic, wormwood oxygenates the blood creating a healthy environment for your horse but an unpleasant one Read more…
INDICATIONS fOR USE: For the removal and control of mature infections of large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris, S. edentatus, S. equinus); small strongyles; pinworms (Oxyuris equi); and large roundworms (Parascaris equorum) in horses and ponies. What parasites does pyrantel treat? Pyrantel Read more…
Zimecterin Gold is approved by the FDA to eliminate 61 species and stages of equine parasites, including tapeworms. Zimecterin Gold combines ivermectin 1.55% and praziquantel 7.75% and is safe for horses and foals over 2 months of age. Each 7.35 Read more…
Providing The Best Environment for Your Horse Good horse care means providing the best possible environment, that is as safe and natural as possible for your horse. That includes providing companionship, understanding the needs of older horses, and keeping their Read more…
According to Dr. Strahl-Heldreth, relatively simple procedures such as castration, laceration repair, removal of an eye, or removal of a benign skin tumor (called a sarcoid) can all be safely performed on a standing, sedated horse. What are the 3 Read more…