Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), a byproduct of the chemical solvent industry, was approved by the FDA to treat musculoskeletal disorders in horses and dogs more than 30 years ago.Today DMSO is commonly used by horse owners and veterinarians to relieve swelling...
With all the recent talk about the importance of using fecal egg count tests (FECs to improve parasite control, I decided to do an informal study on my own horses.
In the past, I've had the horses on a regular...
For the past three years, animal health company Merial has hosted gastroscopy events across the country, and the results consistently show stomach ulcers are a threat to horses of all breeds and disciplines. From 2008 through 2010, veterinarians scoped...
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. As with humans, pets benefit from having
good oral hygiene. Dental disease can lead to pain, tooth loss and infection in other
organs when bacteria from infected teeth and gums enter the...
Various conditions respond to herbal treatments. Hilary Self, medical herbalist and director/co-founder of Hilton Herbs, offers some examples:Hormonal conditions:
Chaste Tree (Vitex Agnus Castus) — hormone balancer
Cramp Bark — smooth muscle relaxant helps reduce crampingSkin conditions including scratches, rain...
Q: A few months ago, I acquired a 13-year-old Arabian gelding to use as a lesson horse. He was very skinny when he came to me, and I have not been able to put weight on him. I've been...
Just like other equines, donkeys need regular dental care to prevent pain and difficulty
eating. Because of donkeys stoic nature, they often will not demonstrate symptoms of pain,
which means owners must be proactive with dental care.A new pamphlet from U.K.-based...
Q: A few months ago, I bought an older Appaloosa gelding. He was severely underweight and had heaves. I brought him to my vet and he had his teeth and feet done, was dewormed and received medication for his...
You’re in the barn aisle tacking up your horse when he ducks his head and expels a harsh, dry cough. Just one, but it gives you pause. He had started munching his evening hay when you arrived at the...
When communicating with your vet, you should consider the following checklist to relay any history and information that might shed light on your horse's respiratory problem.Questions to answer include:Have there been any indications of respiratory illness in other...
