Category: Horse health
Calming Supplements for Horses
| November 17, 2011 | Posted by admin under Horse health |
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Horses, like other pets and humans, can get moody and nervous in certain situations, often quite unexpectedly. This can become a cause of stress to both the animal and the owner. Calming supplements for horses are the answer. Like all sensitive domesticated animals, horses are susceptible to periods of nervousness and panic, and the easiest way to keep that in check is by using a horse calming supplement. Once panic sets in, even the most docile of horses can start acting uncontrollably wild. In most cases, an anxious and scared horse will try to escape by running as fast as… more
Horse Flies Are Silent And Can Be Deadly
| August 22, 2011 | Posted by admin under Horse health |
Horse flies are a nuisance to horse owners, let alone horses, in the summer months. The furtive flies arrive silently, always landing out of sight, and start their vicious attack. Did you know that they have a mouth like a pair of sabres and slash their way through the victim’s skin? The local anaesthetic and blood anticoagulant contained in the flies’ saliva causes the victim’s body to produce histamine which induces the swelling and itching response. A place of sanctuary can be somewhere with deep shade, as the crafty blighters like bright open spaces, so a stable or field shelter… more
What should you look for when moving home with your horse?
| June 16, 2011 | Posted by admin under Horse health |
Looking for a new home for your horse can be hard work. There are many things to consider when visiting a potential livery yard and it’s important to have these in your mind before you go. A good place to get names and address of livery yards is through word of mouth, tack shop adverts and, of course, the Yellow Pages; but speaking to professionals and other horse owners about yards they would recommend can also pay. That said, the final decision must be your own, so, after you have compiled a list of yards, go and visit them in… more
Newborn Foals have Fragile Health Systems
| April 27, 2011 | Posted by admin under Horse health, Horse worming |
When you’ve bred your mare, the expectation and hope of seeing a healthy new foal trotting around the paddock is so exciting! If the foal should suffer any type of illness, however, it’s very tricky to get them well again. When a foal is born, its immune system is not yet fully developed. Its blood chemistry can fluctuate dramatically, making it difficult to get a handle on what’s really going on. And unlike treating puppies, kittens, or human babies, you’ll have the added complexity of dealing with a several hundred pound baby who wants only to stay near its 1,000… more
Z-Itch
| March 15, 2011 | Posted by admin under Horse health, Pet products, Product reviews |
Z-Itch is a brand new pour-on product that is designed to aid the control of sweet itch in horses and donkeys. Z-Itch is a ready-to-use, pour-on solution containing Permethrin 40mg/ml (cis:trans 80:20) which aids in the control of sweet itch in horses and donkeys, It should be administered at the rate of 4mg/kg body weight, equivalent to 1.0ml per 10kg body weight to a maximum of 40ml. Active Ingredient: Permethrin 40mg/ml (cis:trans 80:20) Dosage & Administration: Z-Itch is a ready-to-use, pour-on solution which should be administered at the rate of 4mg/kgbody weight, equivalent to 1.0ml per 10kg bodyweight to a… more
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