Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Mixing Herbals, Nutraceuticals, and Drugs May Cause Blood Clotting in Horses
As herbal and nutraceutical therapies grow in popularity, the
potential for a horse to be receiving both drugs and these supplements
increases. One area of potential concern in horses is the effect on blood clotting. This
could be a particular problem for horses with gastric or colonic... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Enlarged Thyroids in Horses May Be Linked to Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
With the exception of rare and usually benign thyroid tumors
in older horses, or thyroid disorders related to dietary iodine, most
veterinarians believe changes in thyroid hormone levels in horses are related to
other disorders, not to problems with the thyroid gland itself. Results of a... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Vaccine Reactions in Horses
There's no question that vaccinations can be literally
life-saving, and most horses sail right through the process without problems.
But vaccine reactions do occur in horses.
The usual, and least serious, vaccine reactions in horses are similar to what
you yourself may experience after a... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Prepare Your Mare for Breeding
We have a
good way to go yet before spring arrives, but if you are thinking of breeding
your mare this year, there are a few things you should be doing in
preparation.
Your mare
may seem perfectly healthy, but a breeding soundness exam by your vet is a good
idea. If there's a problem,... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Prevent Injury to Tendons and Ligaments in Horses
Problems with tendons and ligaments are among the most feared
of equine injuries. They can, of course, cause the horse to be permanently
retired, but even a small injury will mean a prolonged healing period. Plus,
once injured, the tendons and ligaments in a horse may never regain their... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Dangers of Bute in Horses
Bute, short for phenylbutazone, is probably the most widely used drug in
horses. Bute is an inexpensive, highly effective treatment for
inflammation and
pain that can be injected intravenously or given
orally to horses as a powder or paste.
However, like any drug, bute has its... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Benefits of a Veterinary Wellness Exam for Your Horse
We've all learned to keep our horses
up-to-date with vaccinations and deworming. But a veterinary wellness exam for your horse can
often prevent equine diseases from ever attacking your horse or catch a problem
early enough that it poses little or no danger to your horse's health. Read more... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Developing a Body Grooming Schedule For Your Horse
Basic body grooming for your horse is easier than you think. You can increase your relationship with your horse with a regular grooming schedule. Learn how easy it is to develop a basic body grooming schedule for your horse with our simple tips. Basic Body Grooming Choose a place that's... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Hoof Problems in Horses Minimized by Proper Hoof Health Care
Hoof problems are among the most common complaints owners
have--just a scan of a catalog or tack-store shelves and the huge number of
supplements and topical products for hooves bears that out. Of course, optimal
nutrition is the No. 1 solution to hoof problems, and we're going to address how... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Veterinary Prepurchase Horse Exam
The basic premise of the American Association of Equine
Practitioners (AAEP) is that the purpose of a veterinary prepurchase horse exam is to
determine if the horse you're interested in buying appears to be healthy and
sound. The findings of a prepurchase horse exam apply only to the... | read »
QUESTION:
We
travel all over with our horses. For years, we’ve heard about equine distemper,
also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent
it, and what to do about it should one of... | read
