Throwing up is a normal part of life for most animals, but it’s something that is physically impossible for horses. The equine digestive system has evolved over time to have a unique connection between their esophagus and stomach. This valve Read more…
Take it out for a walk every day to get some fresh air and sunshine. If the pet is too sick to go out, spend time with it in the stall. Horses are animals of habit, so a familiar routine Read more…
Passage time may be as short as 15 minutes when the horse is consuming a large meal. If the horse is fasted, it will take 24 hours for the stomach to clear. How long does food stay in a horse’s Read more…
If the condition is relatively mild and easily controlled by environmental management and occasional medications for flare-ups, horses with heaves can still be ridden, with the understanding that there may be some times of the year (such as dry, dusty Read more…
Research has confirmed many equine therapy benefits. It lowers your blood pressure and heart rate, alleviates stress and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Equine therapy also helps people struggling with addictions or mental illness. There are several life skills Read more…
Can people get salmonella from horses? Salmonella can move between animals and humans. Thus, people can and do become infected with salmonella from horses. Ingesting contaminated feces causes salmonella in people. Can humans get Salmonella from animals? Salmonella infections are Read more…
Horse manure is biodegradable, natural and contains no petroleum or animal byproducts. Horse manure is an excellent fertilizer and can improve soil conditions. There are no known toxic effects on humans due to exposure to horse manure. Why do you Read more…
Large strongyles, small strongyles, ascarids, tapeworms, pinworms, bots, and threadworms are common internal parasites that infect horses. In adult horses, small strongyles and tapeworms are the largest concerns. Can you get parasites from horses? Transmission: Infected horses can transmit the Read more…
Pinworms are species-specific. The pinworms from one animal species cannot infect another species. People can get pinworms, but these pinworms come from other people. People cannot become infected by horse pinworms, nor pinworms from any other animal species. Can animals Read more…
Sometimes migrating tapeworm segments (proglottids) of either species can be observed in the feces of healthy horses. This is generally not observed for the other two species. None of the three species can infect other animals or humans. Similarly, horses Read more…