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Horse Health
Same as humans, horses need a clean and pleasant habitat, eat properly and sometimes go through wrenches, soreness of the back and strain. To keep your horse healthy, it demands for proper aid to its illness and pain.
536 Questions
Is bracken poisonous to horses?
Yes it is, if a horse ingests any contact a Veterinarian immediately.
How often should horses urinate?
When their bladder is full.
A healthy horse should urinate about once a day, maybe twice if they have drunk a lot. e.g. on a hot day your horse will naturally drink more to cool itself down and obviously to quench itself, so to allow the water to be stored in the bladder, it must be emptied by urinating.
Is there a cure for bog spavin in horses?
Bog spavins alone won't make a horse unrideable, but sometimes they are symptoms of a problem deeper down in the hock. In this case, the horse would be unrideable- not because of the bog spavin, but because of the problem that caused it.
How long have some famous horses lived for?
Some racehorses lived in the ten hundreds. Race horses are still around today. so they have been around for 111 years or maybe even more.
How do horses survive in the wilderness?
horses can survive by speed.
horses also survive by forming herds of horses.
a horse has a spine that does not move unlike a cheetahs spine.
By eating their nutrients .. food and water (mainly)
What happens if a horse eats too much green grass?
Freshly mowed grass can cause colic from the horse bolting it down too quickly. It can also trigger Laminitis from the sugars released during the cutting, and there is the possibility of the horse being poisoned accidentally from fluids leaking out onto the grass from the mower engine. never feed grass or yard clippings.
What is the dose for equines of horse chestnut extract?
Available as a tincture, extract, capsule, external ointment, lotion. Decoction: 1 or 2 tsp dried bark or fruit with 1 cup boiling water, simmer 15 minutes, internally 3 times per day or externally as a lotion.
A baby horse will get all the nutrients it needs from nursing. A foal will try to eat hay starting at a few days old and increasingly until weaning. Weaning is usually done at four to six months of age.
When is a good time to geld a horse?
The time of year - Before considering horse breeding techniques, you need to know some important http://wiki.answers.com/pets-and-animals/a3569-how-to-understand-horse-gestation-and-foaling.htmlabout mares. Mares have a natural breeding season for horse Answers.com. Most mares have regular "heat" cycles during the spring and summer months, ceasing during the fall. These "heat" cycles are triggered by the warmer weather, which stimulates the brain to produce the reproductive Answers.com
. With some thoroughbreds, artificial light and heat are used - such as electric lights in stables - so that the mare will breed earlier and deliver as close to January 1st as possible (the official birthday of all thoroughbred racehorses). But ordinarily, the most common months for a mare to deliver are from May through July. So knowing that a mare's Answers.com
lasts eleven months, the best time to have the mare covered (or bred) is from June through August.
Is black leg in horses the same in cattle?
Blackleg is a bacteria causing spore that can infect some pastures. If the horse (or other cattle) ingests it or gets it in a wound, it can quickly become fatal. The animal can die in 48-72 hours of becoming infected. There are vaccinations available.
How much penicillin do you give your 1000 pound horse?
This will depend on the penicillin product you are using and the type of condition you are treating. Different products contain different concentrations of the drug and even different forumlations which require different dosages. There is often a dosing range and the veterinarian makes a recommendation on the dose to use in a given situation based upon the type of condition/infectious organism being treated. Consult your veterinarian to determine an appropriate dosage in a given situation or if penicillin is even the appropriate drug for use in that situation.
How many times a year should your horse have their injections?
The number of diseases that horses need to be vaccinated against yearly depends on horse age, use, location (country, state, county, etc) and previous health history. Some vaccines are also recommended 2-4 times a year based upon risk factors for the disease being vaccinated against and the brand of vaccine used. For example, horses in the US are commonly vaccinated against 5-8 different diseases and some of those vaccinations are recommended to be boostered 2, 3 or 4 times while others are only administered yearly. In the UK, horses are commonly vaccinated for fewer diseases due to lack of risk of contracting some of the diseases prevalent in the US,
It is important for horse owner to contact their veterinarian to develop a vaccination plan that is appropriate for their location/situation/horse.
Why does a horse shiver and not eat?
if your horse isn't eating his food... he might be sick and you should have him looked at promptly. however, i had a very picky horse who didnt like certain treats. also horses that were raised with out treats are usually very hesitant when introduced to them for the first time.
What gauge needle do you use to give a horse a shot?
For vaccines or to draw blood I would use a 20 gauge needle on adult sheep and a 22 gauge on a lamb. To administer medications such as penicillin, I would use a 16 or 18 gauge depending upon the drug and the volume needed.
Are cottonwood trees poisonous to horses?
Wow I hope not. That's what I'm trying to find out. I have 3 tiny Maltese and a Golden who eat the tree droppings like they are candy
Is it okay for a horse to eat blackberry bushes?
Blackberry bushes are not harmful to horses but depending on the horse, care should be taken so the horse does not eat the branches or get thorns stuck where they dont belong. Also blackberries can cause diarrhea.
What do you do when a horse has laminitis?
Laminitis is a very painful condition where the laminae, or sensitive membranes inside the hooves, become inflamed and infected. This condition can leave a horse with permanantly deformed feet, sometimes so bad that the horse cannot walk and must be put down.
Laminitis is also known as founder. It is easily recognisable because the horse will show signs of being in great pain, will probably refuse food, will not walk unless physically dragged, and will lean back trying to take all of the weight on its heels because the front parts of the hooves hurt more.
Laminitis must be treated promptly. The main cause is too much rich food, for example a horse breaking loose and eating far too much concentrate, or a mistake with measuring. The horse's hooves will feel hot to the touch because there is an infection inside. Stand the horse in cold water to keep the hooves cool. Don't feed it concentrates. Keeping a horse moving is generally beneficial, but it should not be walked too much.
And the most important thing? Call the vet! Before you do anything else, call the vet! The vet will tell you what to do because treatment will vary depending on the horse and the severity of its condition. The vet can also give it drugs to make it more comfortable and help it recover faster.
Katie -
I think think the answer above is mainly talking about very serve laminitis . Sometimes it can be very slight . But you need to be very good at recognising the signs to spot it before it gets worse.
The feet will be warm, yes.
But llaminitis can cause just slight limping sometimes.
Do call the vet to make sure it is laminitis if you are not 200% sure ! .
enclose your horse in an area with NO (and I didn't say not much. I said No ) grass. A stable isn't realy sutible because the horse can't be exercised but needs freedom of movement.
The horse should ONLY be fed hay .. if its very serve straw would be even better .
And perhaps an apple or carrot daily. for something succulant.
The pony may drink more water than usual .
It is also possible to get an anti-inflamitry from your vet that normally would come in a powder to put in feed.
But do not mix it with a food stuff that is not laminitis safe.
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IF YOU HAVE A FOUNDERING HORSE, LISTEN TO THE FIRST BUT NOT THE SECOND PART.
First of all, the horse SHOULD be kept in the stable where you can keep an eye on it. It won't move anyway, so it doesn't need freedom of movement. Second of all, horses do not eat straw, they only eat hay. Third of all, NEVER give carrots or apples or anything but hay and water to a foundering horse, because its condition will become worse and it will die.
How do you take care of a sick horse?
feed him, groom, bathe,give him water, love and treats and excersise him! I'm going to give you a more thorough answer. You need to give him a stable to stay in. You should, or your stable should, feed him twice a day, bathe him in the summer, groom him once a day or once every other day, and give him a place to run around outside or exercise him. As well, you should pay for a farrier, a vet, and maybe a trainer or equine dentist. Farrier- a person who shoes horses and clips their "toes". Even if your horse can live without shoes, a farrier must visit to trim his hooves so that his movements, his joints, and his bones do not deteriorate. Veterinarian- Basically, a doctor for horses. It should be obvious why you need him/her. Trainer- If your horse is 'green' (inexperienced/untrained), then you need a trainer to train him to the point where you or someone else can ride him or do something else productive with him (show him in halter classes, drive him, or even just to perfect him tempermant) Equine Dentist- Some veterinarians also do this job, but many people are relying on trained specialists to deal with this. The equine dentist files down horses teeth so that do not become pointed due to eating grain. If a horse's teeth become pointed, then he/she will not be able to eat as much and could lose weight, and if not cared for, could die of malnutrition. I know this is a lot to take in, but owning a horse is a large responsibility. Also, after all of this, you must keep in mind some other things... Deworming- Horses are very very susceptible to different parasites. Deworming them makes it so that they do not pick up these parasites, and if they have them, this will kill them off. You need to deworm your horse approximately every three months or so. Shots- Horses, especially older ones, can bring in a range of shots. To get more into this, if you plan on buying a horse, talk to your veterinarian, or the person who runs your boarding barn (if applicable) Extras: Horses are expensive. Ive composed a list of materials you will need to ride your horse, just basic riding (trail riding, ring riding). -Bridle (including reins, bit, actual bridle piece) -Saddle (Including girth, stirrups, and girth cover if applicable) -Saddle Pad -Halter (Don't turn the horse out with it unless it's a specific "break-away" halter!) -Lead Rope (Never drag on the ground. Just don't!) Not to mention the odds and ends (just a few here, there are many more...) - fly spray for summer - a crop if necessary - grooming supplies (there are many more, but these are the bare essentials) - Hard brush - Soft brush - Hoof Pick - Face Brush - Curry comb - blanket for winter - Wraps and first aid for "just in case" situations For yourself, if you don't already own (I hope you do. Don't ever get into buying horses unless you have ridden. It just isn't smart.) - Breeches or Riding Pants of some sort - Helmet (not necessary everywhere, but I believe all riders should wear one for their own safety) - Riding boots Horses are a very large responsibility. Please be safe and don't buy a horse unless you are extremely sure that you are ready.
How many wild female horses are there in Wyoming?
The actual number is likely unknown due to flawed counting practices done by the BLM. However you may be able to obtain estimated numbers from them.
There are approximately 267 horse and pony breeds in the world, however: it would be impossible to count the actual number of horses! Sorry.
