Horse Health

How to Listen to a Horse's Gut Sounds

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This procedure evaluates the condition of the large intestine (colon) but not the small intestine or stomach... more »

How to Take Care of a Hoof Abscess

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As most horse-people know, abcesses can be very annoying. With horses, they normally appear in the hoof, sometimes in the heel, other times on the hoof wall. There are many reasons an abcess can occur, from hard ground, to the quality of your ... more »

How to Tell the Difference Between a Mare, Gelding and Stallion

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Identifying a horse's sex isn't hard- all you need is a good pair of eyes, and a bit of flexibility... more »

How to Treat Laminitis

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Nothing strikes terror in the hearts of horse owners quite like a laminitis diagnosis. It was, after all, what did in Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro; laminitis set in as a result of his having to favor a broken leg for so long. But his prognosis ... more »

How to Clean Horses' Teeth

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Horse teeth grow throughout their lives. A horse, just like a human, needs to have his teeth checked by a professional, either a veterinarian or an equine dentist, once a year, even every 6 months when the horse is younger because it will be ... more »

How to Geld a Horse

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There are far more reasons to geld a horse than to keep him a stallion. The horse market is saturated with stallions used for breeding. If you have a male horse, he should most likely be gelded. Gelding is a simple procedure that is quick and ... more »

How to Spring Clean Your Tack Room

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Spring is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to get your tack and equipment ready to use... more »

How to Treat Heaves in a Horse

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Heaves in horses is a chronic and usually progressive disease. Most horses with heaves cannot be used for heavy work or any work in strenuous conditions. There is no cure for heaves, but with proper treatment and care, a horse can be ridden and ... more »

How to give Injections to Horses

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There are two main ways to inject life saving and pain relieving medications into horses. One of them is into the vein (intravenous), the other is intramuscular (IM). Horse owners should know how to do intramuscular injections and, if possible, ... more »

How to Tell a Horse's Age by its Teeth

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Traditionally a horse's age has always been determined by looking at his teeth. Unscrupulous horse dealers would try and change a horse's teeth to disguise his true age. Modern advances in equine dentistry, breed associations and micro chipping ... more »

How to Care for a Horse's Wound

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Horses have a tendency to injure themselves from time to time. Generally there is no need to panic, but it is always best to know how to handle the situation. You should always have your veterinarian’s number available in case they are needed. ... more »

How to Deworm a Horse

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If your horse seems to not lose his winter coat fast enough or if he has a bit of a belly, but isn't fat, he may have worms. Horses are very susceptible to internal parasites (worms) and should be dewormed on a regular schedule. Parasites can rob ... more »

How to Diagnose Disease From Your Pet's Urine

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The most easily obtained and most underestimated body fluid for diagnosing diseases in animals is urine. This article outlines some important things you can find out with urine sticks and common sense... more »

How to Estimate a Horse's Weight

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There are many things that can cause a horse to drop weight, such as parasites, stress and sickness, but most often it is related to feeding. Since hay and grain are fed by weight, it's important to know your horse's weight. While many horsemen ... more »

How to Measure a Horse

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Should you decide to buy or sell a horse, it's a good idea to know how to measure one. Measuring a horse isn't difficult, but converting the figures from inches to the more appropriate "hands" measurement can be a little tricky at first. Try it ... more »

How to Talk to the Vet

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You know your pet better than anyone, and there’s nothing more important than protecting her health. Visits with the vet are critical, but you do not need a degree in veterinary medicine to contribute something valuable to the conversation... more »

How to Treat a Bowed Tendon on a Horse

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Years ago, a horse with a bowed tendon was either euthanized or put out to pasture for the remainder of his life. Now you can treat a bowed tendon on a horse, and he may be able to continue his life as normal. Learn how to treat a bowed tendon on ... more »

How to Treat a Cut on a Horse

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The majority of wounds that veterinarians repair on horses are cuts. Horses can get cut on almost anything and usually find a way to get hurt even when you take precautions. Learn how to treat a cut on a horse and help him heal faster and safer... more »

How to Treat a Horse's Proud Flesh

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When a wound starts to heal, it fills in with pinkish granulation tissue. With a normal healing process, the skin edges grow together and the soft tissue, which fills in the gaps, stops growing when it reaches skin level. However, sometimes it ... more »

How to Treat Ringworm on a Horse

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Ringworm is not actually a worm, but a skin infection caused by a fungus which affects the keratin-bearing tissue. Early symptoms include raised circular tufts of hair which relate to the name "ringworm." These tuffts fall out to reveal crusty ... more »

How to Treat Thrush

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"Thrush," another one of those "horse" terms that has nothing to do with accurate medical terminology, refers to infection in the hoof secondary to muddy and/or unsanitary conditions. Common sense treatment and control of the environment can ... more »

How to Treat Thrush in a Horse

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Thrush in a horse is an infection caused by fungus growing in dirty stalls or wet, muddy grounds. Thrush normally affects the frog of the hoof and appears as a moist, black discharge. The hoof will have a very strong, rotten odor. Thrush is easy ... more »

How to Apply a Horse Tail Bandage

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Tail bandages keep the tail neat and clean before a show and during transportation of the horse. It is important to apply the bandage correctly to avoid causing discomfort or loss of circulation to the tail. A properly applied tail bandage ... more »

How to Arrange a Horse Cremation

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For many people, the loss of a horse is the same as the loss of any other loyal pet or friend. Unfortunately, laws and expense may make burial of your friend difficult, leaving you the choice of cremation. Horse cremation is an expensive and ... more »

How to Assess Water Intake and Loss

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The bodies of our pets are 70 percent water, even though they may be terrified of walking into the lake or taking a bath. Knowing how much water is normal to drink, and what too much of too little water intake means is important to know for ... more »

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