Even more rare are allergic reactions to drugs, such as penicillin or bute, or dewormers. “If your horse suddenly develops a horrible skin condition, it’s important to consider if he was just treated with a drug,” says Stewart. “The best Read more…
Levothyroxine Sodium Levothyroxine accelerates weight loss in horses that are placed on a controlled diet, and this is accompanied by increased insulin sensitivity. This approach should be reserved for obese horses and only those with high insulin concentrations or weight 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. Why is my horse suddenly losing weight? Weight loss is simply a result of Read more…
Hypothyroidism in adult horses usually results from insufficient iodine intake and can be treated with thyroprotein or iodinated casein (a protein found in milk that is used as a binding agent). With treatment, these horses typically start showing improvement in Read more…
Limestone is a rich source of calcium, and so can be used by both horses and humans alike to maintain healthy teeth and bones. Calcium is essential for supporting bone growth and integrity, as well helping with muscle contraction. What Read more…
Thyro-L can be administered by mouth or in the feed at a dosage of 48 mg (4 tsp) per day for 3-6 months to induce weight loss. Smaller ponies and Miniature horses can receive 24 mg/day for the same time Read more…
Ultrasound examination of the chest or abdomen may show evidence of free fluid and masses in the lymph nodes or organs. The appearance of infiltrated organs will be affected. Cytology of the cells within any fluid (abdomen or thorax) may Read more…
Stay away from vegetables in the Solanaceae plant family. This is the same toxic plant family as the deadly nightshade, and include potatoes, tomatoes, chili peppers, and eggplant. If you feed your horse vegetables from this family, it could become Read more…
Hawthorn berries feed supplements for horses are a good digestive aid. Horses will readily seek out and eat this hedgerow plant if available in the field. Nutritionally supports increased stamina, normal circulation, horses prone to laminitis, navicular syndrome, rheumatism, tying Read more…
Horses are naturally grazers, they eat little and often. Their natural diet is mainly grass, which has high roughage content. Horses should be provided with a predominantly fibre-based diet, either grass, hay, haylage or a hay replacement in order to Read more…