Survey Shows 20% of Horse Owners Unaware of Encysted Small Redworm Risk
October 3, 2014 Comments Off on Survey Shows 20% of Horse Owners Unaware of Encysted Small Redworm Risk
Encysted small redworms are one of the most common and harmful worms found in horses. They are the larval stages of the small redworm that have buried into the lining of the gut where they can lie dormant for some time. They pose a potentially fatal health risk but won’t show up in a standard faecal worm egg count.
Continue reading …Botulism: May Be Good For Wrinkles, But It’s Deadly For Horses
October 1, 2014 Comments Off on Botulism: May Be Good For Wrinkles, But It’s Deadly For Horses
There are some antitoxin products for treating horses with botulism, but since the disease can kill a horse quickly, it’s best to try to prevent it. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine that covers all types.
Continue reading …How to Protect All Your Furry Four-Legged Creatures From the Winter Chill
October 1, 2014 Comments Off on How to Protect All Your Furry Four-Legged Creatures From the Winter Chill
As the weather becomes colder, and pets need more of their energy to remain warm, it is sometimes necessary to cut back on your pet’s physical activity. Depending on the thickness of your pet’s coat, it is advised to cut their time outside short.
Continue reading …Disaster Preparedness For Horse Owners
September 26, 2014 Comments Off on Disaster Preparedness For Horse Owners
Consider different types of disasters and whether your horses would be better off in a barn or loose in a field.
Continue reading …SNAKE! Tips to Help Keep Your Horses and Pets Safe
September 23, 2014 Comments Off on SNAKE! Tips to Help Keep Your Horses and Pets Safe
“Horses, sheep and cattle are also susceptible to snake venom. Signs include muscle tremor, labored breathing and dilated pupils followed by paralysis.”
Continue reading …Tips For Transitioning to Hay and Avoiding the Dreaded “Winter Colic”
September 19, 2014 Comments Off on Tips For Transitioning to Hay and Avoiding the Dreaded “Winter Colic”
With increased hay consumption, impactions and excess gas production are the most common causes. Enteroliths (stones) are often seen in high alfalfa hay diets.
Continue reading …September is Senior Pet Wellness Month- 1 Human Year = 7 Pet Years
September 18, 2014 Comments Off on September is Senior Pet Wellness Month- 1 Human Year = 7 Pet Years
“Pets age at a much faster rate than humans. For every one human year, a pet ages seven,” says Dr. Mitsie Vargas a veterinarian based in Winter Haven, Florida.
Continue reading …NY Horse Owners Encouraged to Vaccinate For EEE and WNV
September 16, 2014 Comments Off on NY Horse Owners Encouraged to Vaccinate For EEE and WNVIn 2014, New York has already seen six cases of EEE found in horses in Madison, Wayne, Oneida and Oswego counties.
Continue reading …Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Interesting Study Shows Equine Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of All Civilian Professions in UK
Most were described as bruising, fracture and laceration, with the most common site of injury being the leg (29%), followed by the head (23%). The main cause of injury was a kick with a hind limb (49%), followed by strike with a fore limb (11%), followed by crush injury (5%).
Continue reading …Lyme Disease is Not Only a Threat to Humans but Animals as Well
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on Lyme Disease is Not Only a Threat to Humans but Animals as Well
Did you know that symptoms of infection in horses can include lameness, arthritis, fever, edema, eye inflammation, joint swelling, and encephalitis?
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