by nicole | Nov 20, 2024 | Ask A Vet, Uncategorized
Where is the best web site for general information on horse health issues? Check out http://www.myhorsematters.com/horsehealth.html, and while you are there look over the My Horse Matters home page. This site is provided by the American Association of Equine...
by nicole | Nov 20, 2024 | Ask A Vet, Seasonal
Does my horse need a blanket when it is cold? How else can I keep him warm? If you’re worried about your horse getting cold, the best way to deal with the problem is from the inside out — more hay = more warmth. If your horse is grazing a pasture in...
by nicole | Nov 20, 2024 | Ask A Vet, Parasites
How often should I deworm my horse and what should I use? This question appears simple enough, but the answer is not. Modern deworming products first became available about fifty years ago. Most of the original products were suspensions with a volume so large they...
by nicole | Nov 19, 2024 | Ask A Vet, Geriatrics
I worry about my older horse in the winter. What should I watch for? Seasonal weather changes may have an overall stress effect on the older horse. It is important to be attentive to these changes and minimize their effect on the older horse if possible. Some...
by nicole | Nov 19, 2024 | Ask A Vet, Travel
What is a Coggins test? Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) also known as “Swamp Fever,” is an equine viral disease that is closely related to the HIV virus that causes AIDS in people. Horses become infected when a blood-sucking insect (mosquitoes, ticks, horseflies) bites...
