You know what cats say: “Dogs drool and cats rule.” Drooling is far from the prettiest sight, but most of the time, in dogs, particularly certain breeds, it’s perfectly normal. However excessive hypersalivation (drooling) in horses can be a symptom of a serious condition. Horses have 3 pairs of salivary glands – parotid, sublingual and […]
People have given descriptive names to many skin conditions a horse may have such as “girth itch.” But determining the disease requires a professional evaluation. Horses have sensitive skin and in order to find the cause of any skin condition, a veterinary examination is required. Early and proper treatment can ease a horse’s distress and […]
Grazing is the mainstay of a horse’s diet. But there are times when grazing is not available and you must purchase hay to make up for the deficiency. Once you’ve decided on the type of hay that’s right for your horse, another question arises. Should you soak the purchased hay and in the process, change […]
