It is not uncommon for dogs to eat horse feed and if only a small amount is eaten it shouldn’t be a problem. However, if your dog eats a large amount it can get sick, which again requires immediate veterinary Read more…
Pets such as dogs and cats also benefit from horse milk powder; it can provide a solution for skin and coat problems, allergies, gastrointestinal problems, and the maintenance of a healthy, shiny coat. What milk is best for dogs? Lactose-free Read more…
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is a chemical compound that is fed to horses as an antacid. It temporarily buffers stomach acid to increase gastric pH. Can you give a horse sodium bicarbonate? Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) has long been used in Read more…
savage: Noun and Verb (to savage)When a horse bites another horse or a person. What does Savage mean in slang? The first is savage, which has meant “brutal” or “aggressive” since the 1500s. Since at least the 1990s, savage has Read more…
It’s not unusual for horses in the summer months to lose weight. The heat combined with pesky biting insects can run a horse down very quickly. Especially susceptible to the stress of heat and bugs are senior horses and those Read more…
Located in a horse’s throatlatch area below the larynx, the thyroid’s job is to produce thyroid hormone, which is needed by every cell in the body and regulates everything from metabolic processes to organ function. It’s essentially what controls the Read more…
The most common causes include colic, when ischemia of a section of bowel allows the leakage of toxins and bacteria, or gut rupture may occur. Peritonitis has rarely been reported secondary to viral disorders such as influenza, EVA, EIA and Read more…
Thyro-L can be administered by mixing the daily dose in the concentrate or by top dressing on grain, preferably rolled or ground. To facilitate proper adhesion of Thyro-L to the ration, slightly moisten the grain with water or liquid supplement. Read more…
If your horse has any abnormal signs, consult your veterinarian. If your horse experiences an allergic reaction to the medication, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, shock, seizures, pale gums, cold limbs, or coma. What Read more…
Because every horse reacts differently to this medication, your veterinarian may monitor thyroid hormone levels in the blood every 2-4 weeks while adjusting the dose. Periodic testing is also necessary while the horse is taking Thyro-L. It generally takes several Read more…