Cats were revered and worshipped in Ancient Egypt. It was believed that they were sent by Egyptian gods to kill the insects and rodents that invaded the grains, threatening the food supply. In these ancient times, killing a cat, even accidentally, was considered an act of treason and punishable by death. At one time it […]
While equine eye lacerations are a common occurrence, they should be regarded as serious injuries. As with any eye problem, your veterinarian should be called in to treat them. All eye injuries can affect your horse’s vision. No matter how small the injury may appear, it should be considered an emergency. Your vet will give […]
Allergic Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by an irritant. It can be treated and/or controlled, especially once the cause is known. Hives (Urticaria) are usually caused by insect bites, sometimes by reactions to drugs. Horses appear to develop hives more often than other species. While hives can be seasonal, horses living in […]
