What should I do if my horse is losing weight?

What should I do if my horse won’t eat?

Be prepared to provide an accurate history (including your feeding program, your horse’s usual exercise and turnout routine, your deworming and vaccination programs, any recent travel or other change) and to review your recent observations.

How do you treat ulcers on a horse?

A vet consultation is preferable – however for those limited by resources or location – these diagnosis techniques will help give a good indication. You can treat horse ulcers with medication available online with no prescription required.

How do you treat a horse with scabs on its back?

Or, for a more natural solution, try applying aloe sun gel once or twice a day to the area until the skin heals. You should also keep your horse in its stable for a few days while it heals, or in the shade if you take it outside.

How do you treat cellulitis in horses?

My horse had a minor bout of cellulitis recently in his hind legs and was treated aggressively with cold water therapy, antibiotics and bute – which has reduce basically all of the swelling. However I am finding that when I bring him out of the paddock, his hind legs are still slightly swollen around the fetlocks.

How long does it take for a horse to recover from ulcer?

At least a week. Next, ensure that the horse has lots of hay in its bin. The acids that cause the symptoms of ulcer are secreted in a cyclic manner. At some times, the acidity in the horse’s stomach will be high, and that will aggravate the symptoms. However, if your horse’s hay bin is always full, it will always have hay in its stomach.

Why does my horse have scabs on his head?

They are found in the feathers, making the horse incredibly itchy and causing scabs to form. The mites live on the surface of the skin and feed on dead skin flakes. Sometimes the crusts they produce can move – making it seem as if the horse has “walking dandruff” .

How to get rid of cracks on horses legs?

Let the skin lotion do its job. It will soften the crusts while also addressing any bacteria and fungus living on the skin. It is a simple, safe treatment and will have your horses’ legs smooth and free of scabs, cracks and pain in a very short time. You’ll soon notice the crusts have softened and are crumbling.

How to get rid of scabs on horses legs?

Let the skin lotion do its job. It will soften the crusts while also addressing any bacteria and fungus living on the skin. It is a simple, safe treatment and will have your horses’ legs smooth and free of scabs, cracks and pain in a very short time.

Can acupuncture help swollen legs in horses?

GINA TRANQUILLO, VMD. If the appearance of your horse’s legs continues to bother you, consider trying acupuncture on him. I have found that performing acupuncture on horses with this type of benign swelling successfully reduces the aesthetically unpleasing appearance while also improving the horse’s overall health.

How do you know if your horse has sheath swelling?

For that reason, your vet will probably start by determining your horse’s general health with a careful physical exam. With body-wide (systemic) disease severe enough to cause sheath swelling (conditions like heart disease and vasculitis), there should also be other signs of disease detected on the physical exam.

How to tell if your horse has cellulitis?

The horse frequently will run a temperature. Sometimes your horse will be lame; in Freedom’s case his knee was tender but he was sound. The treatment is generally oral antibiotics (if you don’t catch it early enough sometimes you need IM antibiotics) and cold hosing. Treatment for cellulitis includes oral antibiotics, cold hosing and exercise.

Should I exercise my horse with cellulitis?

My horse is currently being treated for Cellulitis in his left hind leg. Antibiotics, bute, cold wrap 2x a day and topical smooth sweat. The vet recommended turn out in the round pen so he couldn’t run and buck. I have also been hand walking him. So I’m surprised to read that exercise is recommended. I’m assuming that’s only if the horse is sound.

What are the treatment options for cellulitis?

Most often, treatment plans will include administration of antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications (like phenylbutazone or flunixin meglumine) to treat the bacterial infection, the inflammation and pain associated with the cellulitis episode.

How do you treat cellulitis on a paint mare?

July 27, 2010 at 10:05 am our paint mare developed left rear leg (from the hock down)cellulitis secondary to regional infusion injections for a nail puncture injury/infection through the frog of the sole. We r doing cold hosing/betadine scrub/scraping scabs/drying well and applying steroid ointment.

Can excessive exercise cause ulcers in horses?

Excessive exercise is strongly associated with the development of ulcers in horses. In observational studies, there is a higher prevalence of gastric ulcers in horses undergoing race training compared to non-working horses. [12] Horses undergoing a high-intensity exercise regimen six times a week experienced high rates of ulceration. [13]

Should you add visceral+ to your horse’s diet?

If you are considering adding a supplement to your horses diet, Mad Barn’s Visceral+ has clinically proven benefits for equine ulcers.

Should I Feed my horse alfalfa hay before exercise?

It is recommended to feed horses alfalfa hay before exercise and to avoid exercising on an empty stomach. Alfalfa also forms a fibrous barrier that helps protect the squamous region from acid splashing during exercise.

How can I help my horse with gastric ulcers?

Here are some of our top tips for managing your horse’s nutrition when prone to gastric ulcers: This will increase your horse’s saliva production which acts as a natural stomach buffer.

How to get rid of horse flies on horses?

1. Bathe with antibacterial dish soap once a week or as needed through flare ups. 2. Apply daily one of two homemade ointment/rub (recipe below) 3. Keep your horse fly sprayed in the fly season to lessen histamine reaction in the skin. (recipe below)

How do you treat rain rot in sheep?

Insect bites can create wounds that open the skin up to spores causing rain rot. Keep insect repellent on hand and spray your animals to prevent the tiny wounds that can lead to rain rot. Sheep are harder to treat due to the thick wool covering affected areas. It’s a good idea to treat your sheep as a precaution after you shear them.

How to get rid of scratches on horses feet?

Reduce your horses exposure to urine and manure soaked mud or bedding, as they will only worsen the condition of scratches. The best defense against equine scratches is vigilance, especially if you have a draft, a draft cross or a horse with feathers or very thick hair on their fetlocks.