A nosebleed occurs when any part of the nasal passages (nose, throat and lungs) is damaged, it is a very vascular area so can bleed a lot. A nosebleed is definitely time to call you vet, but quite often as owners we dismiss a minor nosebleed. Even a trickle of blood should be noted and […]
We’ve teamed up with brand partners Westgate Labs to bring you some all-important worming advice for the autumn and winter months šš Autumn Parasite Control ā Worm egg count for redworm and roundworm ā EquiSal test for tapeworm ā Keep an eye out for bots and pinworm activity āļø Winter Parasite Control ā Decide on […]
The warmer weather is a bit of a shock this year, with some parts of the UK set to reach temperatures hotter than Tokyo this week. This means both we and our horses are unlikely to be acclimatised to the temperatures this brings. Given time, horses can become accustomed to extremes of temperature and some […]
Worming Your Horse In Winter From Experts Westgate Labs There is one dangerous parasitic stage of the small redworm that we need to be particularly aware of when worming horses at this time of year, as it can have fatal consequences. Winter is the season to consider how we tackle the possibility of encysted redworm. […]
What To Do If You Horse Has Choke Choke is termed by vets as a minor veterinary emergency, but if your horse has ever had āchokeā you might have found it quite an alarming experience. In this article, we will look at what choke is, how to prevent this from occurring and what to do […]
Noticing theĀ early signs of colicĀ and getting in touch with your vet straight away will give your horse the best possible chance of a speedy recovery.Ā Here areĀ 6Ā key things that you need to be ready to tell your vet if you think that your horse might have colic. Your vet will ask you plenty of questions […]
You think that your horse has laminitis – HELP! It can be difficult to know what to do for the best, and no doubt everyone on your yard will want to give their opinion, leaving you with plenty of conflicting advice. With that in mind here are some nine practical steps to take if you […]
Our horse’s wellbeing is always at the forefront of our mind, but what can we do to help keep our horses happy and healthy this winter? Horses are surprisingly well adapted to cope with extremes of temperature, as seen in Arab horses in the dessert.Ā Our Native feral ponies get fat in the summer and use […]
Do you hose it, scrub it, call the vet, put a bandage on it or just apply some sort of cream or gel? If you ask around your yard, it is likely that everyone would give you a different opinion. If you rummaged through a variety of horse first aid kits youād often find a […]
Do you have a horse first aid kit? Some owners have a very extensive kit containing everything you could ever need for your horse, whilst other will have a few products scattered around the yard. Whatever the state of your horse first aid kit the chances are your kit will contain a bottle of Hibiscrub. […]
