Q: I have a nine-year-old mule that gets severe reaction to the tetanus shot. He becomes very stiff and can hardly walk. The first time he received his yearly immunizations the vet gave them all in one shot, so...
Horses have a legendary history of helping mankind in all types of weather, proving that they can withstand more than most seasons dish out. However, it is important to take precautionary measures before each season to ensure the health...
Q: I work at a therapeutic riding barn and one of the horses has thrush. He is 25 years old and we are not using him for riding right now. What exactly is thrush, and how can I treat...
Q:
My mare is now 30 years old, and I'm starting to worry about her health,
especially going into winter. Everyone tells me that I’ll know when "her time”
is getting close, but HOW will I know? Is there anything I should...
Q: What causes "Stocking Up" and how
do I treat it?A: Stocking up is a common equine term
referring to generalized swelling in a horse’s distal limbs. Medically this condition is known as a type
of localized edema, or accumulation of fluid...
Q: I
have an 11-year-old Appaloosa gelding that is overweight. I rode him every day
during the summer and he didn't really lose any weight. We've had a drought for
the past few months, so there's not much grazing in his pasture,...
Even horses kept with exactly the same lifestyle can have extremely different parasite loads. A Fecal Egg Count will determine which horses you should be focusing your deworming efforts on. Internal parasites (aka "worms”) attack horses of all ages, causing...
If you board your horse, a safe and healthy environment for your horse is of utmost importance. With resistance increasing in small strongyles and no new dewormer on the horizon, horse owners should be asking barn managers about parasite...
Vaccinations can protect your horse against diseases that can be serious or even fatal. There are many different types of vaccinations available, but most horses don’t need all of them. However, the American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends that...
