Q: My Quarter Horse mare has developed a strange behavior. Suddenly she will act drowsy, eyes half closed, head slightly down. Then she rocks back and forth like she's trying to keep her balance. Sometimes she'll go down on...
Q: I have a horse that might have frostbite on his nose and ears. How can I tell if he has frostbite, and if he has it, what should I do about it?
A: Most healthy, well-fed horses do fine...
Occasionally, a horse may require medication that is not in oral form. If you are experienced and comfortable in the administration of subcutaneous (under the skin) or intramuscular (in the muscle) injections, your veterinarian may leave these for you...
Whether it’s a twice yearly deworming, the occasional bute, or that one-off round of antibiotics, chances are you’ll have to give medications to your horse at some point. And while apple-flavored paste or pills hidden in molasses may seem...
In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for Dr. Gray? Send it to hc-editor@i5publishing.com and use subject line "Ask the Vet."Q: I have 24-year-old gelding who is arthritic...
The equine herpes virus (EHV-1) outbreak throughout the western United States and Canada in the spring of 2011 put horse owners on edge. While this strain of herpes virus usually affects the respiratory tract or causes abortion in pregnant...
Simon, a sweet-natured gelding in his late teens, looks shaggy. He’s had a long, wavy coat for months and it’s now well past winter. His owner is concerned and calls the vet, who diagnoses Simon as having equine Cushing’s...
When a horse begins to show signs of unsteadiness on his feet or other odd postures or behaviors, it is best to call your vet right away. A horse with a neurologic problem can be a serious danger to...
In years past, a horse’s diagnosis of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, better known as EPM, left owners with a feeling of panic and foreboding as they worried they would watch their beloved equines travel down a path of neurologic issues...
Q: I know I’m supposed to cool my horse down completely after every ride. What’s the best way to determine if she’s properly cooled off? A: You sound like a knowledgeable and conscientious rider! No doubt you have your own...
