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…
Lymphoma can be treated with multi-drug protocols or with corticosteroids alone. Some lymphomas are responsive to progesterone therapy (especially cutaneous forms of lymphoma). Prognosis in the short-term is fair to poor with therapy, however in the long-term it is extremely Read more…
Diagnosis of lymphosarcoma is typically made through microscopic identification of neoplastic lymphocytes in body fluids, fine-needle aspirates, or excisional biopsies. Supportive therapy for horses diagnosed with lymphosarcoma includes chemotherapeutics, hormones, immunomodulators, and corticosteroids. How do they test for lymphoma in Read more…
Easily digestible and a great option for the equine diet given that many traditional feeds lack calcium. Use for all-round health in all equines. Directions for use: Feed 10g per 100kg of body weight per day. Can horses eat limestone? Read more…
This smell develops from horse urine, especially when the stalls don’t drain properly and the urine pools in one area of the stall floor. Spreading lime on the floor after you muck out the stall can help absorb moisture and Read more…
Hawthorns are great non-toxic plants for horses, and the berries and leaves are often used in some equine health supplements due to its circulation boosting properties. This makes them perfect hedgerow plants for horses. Is Hawthorne good for horses? Hawthorn Read more…
Crimped oats are made by taking whole oats and partially flattening them, damaging the husk and making them slightly easier for horses to consume. Rolled oats have been completely flattened and are considered easier for horses to eat. Are steamed Read more…
Most cases of hyperthyroidism in horses are caused by tumors of the thyroid gland (1–4). However, adenomas and hyperplasia are not uncommon in older horses and most thyroid tumors in the horse do not cause alterations in serum thyroid hormone Read more…