Hind Leg Windpuffs
Topic: LamenessWednesday, July 28, 2010My gelding has developed windpuffs in both his hind legs and though he is still sound, I wonder if there is anything we can be doing to treat these to avoid them getting any worse, or anything we should be cautious about?
Read The Answer!Ivermectin Allergy
Topic: Other Medical IssuesWednesday, July 28, 2010How do I know if my horse is allergic to ivermectin?
Read The Answer!Scar on the Eye
Topic: Other Medical IssuesWednesday, July 28, 2010I have bought a horse with an eye injury. He is 3 and they tell me he has had this since he was a weanling. He can see but he does have a white spot about the size of the end of a pen. Is there anything that can be done at this point to clear the spot away? Is there such a thing as laser treatments?? He is a handsome fellow and it would be worth it to spend the money if the options where there.
Read The Answer!Deworming a Filly
Topic: Feeding and Health ManagementWednesday, July 28, 2010I have a 10 month old filly - should she be wormed every 2 months? She was wormed last in December and her stool sample in Feb was negative for eggs.
Read The Answer!Insulin Testing
Topic: Other Medical IssuesTuesday, July 20, 2010I am worried about founder in my pony- should I have his insulin tested?
Read The Answer!Cresty Neck=Laminitis ?
Topic: LamenessTuesday, July 20, 2010Hi.We have a 6 yr old haflinger/appy.She has started to crest.Her feet are not hot and she is not lame.The farm where I board says the neck is a sign of founder.The horses are on pasture only for the summer.She is currently muzzled to restrict intake of grasses and weeds.They have no hay or supplements in the summer.In winter the horses get grow & win.Is there anything I can do to prevent or stop the progression if they are right about the founder?The vet is coming next week but has too many others to look at so mine has to wait until next month to see him.My horse also needs her teeth floated.Can this be a cause as well?Her mane and tail are tinning out as well and losing the trademark haflinger fullness and sheen.We lost a horse 2 years ago to colic and are perhaps overly cautious and paranoid.There is no other pasture without grass to move her to,other than switching barns which is our next choice.Thanks for the advice.
Read The Answer!Back Pain in Horses
Topic: LamenessTuesday, July 20, 2010I am trying to get some insight as to treatment of sore backs in horses. If you diagnose a horse with a sore back, what types of treatments do you recommend? How do you diagnose a sore back, what methods are used in order to perform a diagnosis?
Read The Answer!Swollen Runny Eye
Topic: Other Medical IssuesThursday, July 08, 2010About a week ago I noticed my horse’s left eye just looked a bit glossier than the right. Now it is really weepy and a whitish goop builds up in the corner. The rim around the eye is not really pink.Is there anything I can do to help it?
Read The Answer!Puffy Hocks
Topic: LamenessThursday, July 08, 2010What could be causing puffy hocks in my horse?
Read The Answer!Reducing a Thick Leg
Topic: LamenessThursday, July 08, 2010How do I reduce the size of a leg after chronic lymphangitis?
Read The Answer!Stomach Problems on Stall Rest
Topic: Dental and GastrointestinalThursday, July 08, 2010My horse is on stall rest due to a stitched cut on his leg. I noticed he looks a bit bloated in the flank area when I was brushing him. He's on two weeks of handwalking, antibiotics and we had to put him on Bute for a few days because he was pretty sore, a little swollen and it was hard for me to dress his wound, he didn't want me to touch it. The Bute has really helped, his leg looked better and he was happier last night.
Is there anything you can suggest I do to help with that little bit of bloating? Would less grain & more hay help to keep things moving through, or something like that?
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