Pigeon fever in horses is a rare condition that occurs in horses in dry, hot areas and can be very contagious. This condition is not severe but if left untreated can cause adverse effects on the horse. It was labeled as a West Coast disease before but it is spreading to other parts as well. Since it is very rare and few people know much about it most people wonder what pigeon fever in horses … [Read more...]
Osselets in Horses 101: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery
The word "osselet" means “little bone” in Latin. Osselets in horses is a repetitive stress injury usually associated with running and training. If left untreated, osselets in horses can lead to acute arthritis and bone growth limiting flexibility. Osselets can make it painful when the horse flexes the joint and may lead to lameness. General Information about Osselets in Horses Osselets in … [Read more...]
Strangles in Horses 101: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Strangles is a very contagious bacterial infection brought about by Streptococcus equi. It is usually transmitted either by horse-to-horse, humans-to-horse, or through the drinking troughs that are contaminated with nasal discharge or pus from infected horses. If a horse gets exposed to the bacteria, its immunity goes down as time goes by. When strangles attack a barn, it can end up getting … [Read more...]
The 5 Best Horse Wormers: Equine Deworming Products
Parasite control is a crucial part of the overall health or your horse. This is a step in your equine care plan that simply can not be overlooked. When attempting to choose from the myriad of available deworming medications on the market today, the abundance of available options can seem overwhelming! In this review, we will take a look at what the best horse wormer options are, and what to look … [Read more...]
Horse Teeth Floating 101: What Can Happen to Your Equine’s Teeth
Just like any other animals, horses need grooming. This is not just to enhance their looks but also to safeguard their health. They too require dental care from an equine dentist or veterinary. So, it might be the right time to discuss horse teeth floating. There are several dental problems that they tend to encounter in their life. What Is Horse Teeth Floating? To float a horse’s teeth … [Read more...]
6 Horse Pills Every Owner Should Keep Nearby
There are more medications and nutritional supplements than ever before for a horse owner to choose from. Here is a look at over the counter horse pills that may or may not need a prescription to buy. Each place that sells pills has their own rules about prescriptions. Medication prices vary wildly due to unpredictable factors (such as pharmaceutical plant having to shut down). So, the prices … [Read more...]
Scratches in Horses 101: Causes, Symptoms and Recovery
Scratches in horses, mud heel, mud fever, dew poisoning, greasy heel or pastern dermatitis are names for a variety of skin conditions that cause the same symptoms. These symptoms include very inflamed and itchy skin on the lower limbs, often around the pasterns and heels. The skin becomes so irritated that it often breaks open, oozes, scabs over and oozes again. The scabs are often a clay-like … [Read more...]
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