horses – Pet Care Information, Resources & Supplies

Black Locust Poisoning in Horses

The Black Locust (Robinia pseudo-acacia) is a member of the pea family and is highly toxic to all animals, although

A nasal discharge from only one nostril can be indicative of a localized problem, such as a tooth abscess or

You have not mentioned whether your horse has any other symptoms which are common for your horse to experience alongside

Mud Fever is most common during the wetter winter months, when infection by the Dermatophilus congolensis bacteria can cause a

In the old days it was believed that when snow was on the ground horses did not require an additional

Your horse may not be specifically wanting to lie down more often – he may just appear to be because

Glucose is a monosaccharide and has a high glycemic index, meaning that it has a high ability to raise blood

It is quite common for horse owners to discover that after trimming or accidental hair loss (i.e. an incident with

Joints are encased by a capsule that has a tough outer layer surrounding the synovial layer, which is the thin

Fescue hay harbors a symbiotic endophyte called Neotyphodium coenophialum. This means that both parties benefit from the relationship: the endophtye

This is a problem I’m sure many horse owners can sympathize with – horses can be finicky eaters and often

It sounds like your horse is demonstrating the "Flehmen response", which is an involuntary response to certain scent stimuli. When

As a rule, a healthy horse that has access to plenty of quality grass should demonstrate healthy hoof growth. If

Excessive salivation in an otherwise healthy horse is actually nothing to worry about and is, in most cases, a response

It is imperative that a a veterinarian be consulted immediately for any problem concerning your horse’s eyes: lack of treatment

Its sounds like your horse is definitely scared of being in and near your trailer – not an uncommon attribute.

A "Gaited" horse is one which performs any of the four-beat natural gaits in place of or in addition to

This depends on where the rubs are on your horse. If your horse’s hocks are rubbing together when he moves,

Hoof strength (alongside all other horse traits) is down to genetics so there may not be all that much you

A horse will often refuse to jump because his confidence has not been established. Check that you are not advancing