Hoof abscesses seem to come on suddenly, although that’s not really the case. You are out riding and without warning your horse is lame. While there could be a number of reasons, a hoof abscess is a strong possibility. An abscess is described as a tender area surrounded by pink to red tissue. The center […]
Following are some of the eyelid disorders that can occur in horses. With all diseases, early diagnosis and treatment can have a positive outcome. Eyelid Lacerations – These are common with horses and usually heal. If surgery is necessary to repair a laceration, it can lusually be performed under local anesthesia. Entropion and Ectropion – […]
A horse’s ears are amazing. It isn’t necessary for a horse to turn his/her head towards a sound, s/he can turn the ears to pick it up. You can tell a horse’s mood by the ears – anger, fear, curiosity, friendliness and so on. The structure of the equine ear includes the ear flap (pinna), […]
