They use it primarily for hoof health, much in the same way we safely eat gelatin capsules for strengthening bones, joins and even fingernails. Some use it for other reasons, such as to promote hair growth, or treat osteoarthritis and Read more…
Extracts derived from the leaves of the stevia plant (stevioside) are commonly used as sweeteners for humans and horses. Can horses have artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are okay in small amounts. Can horses have Splenda? Sugar-substitutes such as Nutrasweet and Read more…
Kaolin-pectin is commonly used in both the pet and livestock industries as an antidiarrheal. It is an over-the-counter product that can be purchased at farm- or vet-supply stores. Susan Garlinghouse, D.V.M., has recommended the use of kaolin-pectin in endurance horses. Read more…
Prevention. Prevention includes routine farrier care since a well-trimmed foot is less likely to develop white line separation and thrush which can lead to abscesses. Can thrush cause a hoof abscess? Thrush is only lameness causing in severe cases but Read more…
In serious cases, the thrush bacteria invades the sensitive layers of the frog. It is common in these cases to see bleeding of the frog as well. If this happens, you should move your horse into a clean, dry area Read more…
Horse heart The right ventricle then contracts, pushing blood through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary arteries, which lead to the lungs. In the lungs, blood absorbs oxygen and gives up carbon dioxide. The blood then flows through the pulmonary Read more…
Horse heart Blood from the body flows through the 2 largest veins, called the venae cavae, into the right atrium. When the right ventricle relaxes, blood in the right atrium pours through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle. What Read more…
When a horse inhales, the air travels down the trachea, which divides into the tubes known as the right and left bronchi, then into the smaller airways called bronchioles in the lungs. What is the pathway of air flow to Read more…
Draining the abscess Once they find the abscess area, they can use a paring knife to cut a hole just large enough to drain the pus. Some horses will need analgesics (pain relievers) or local nerve blocks. Normally, the horse Read more…
The keys to quickly helping horses with prolapsed frogs are: Rebalance the foot in the trim, ideally using radiographs as your guide. Disinfect any frog or heel infection. Protect the frog by adding prosthetic heel until the horse can grow Read more…