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Treating Equine Eye Lacerations
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 […]
Protect Your Horse From Sunburn
Some horses, especially those with pink skin, can suffer painful sunburns which produce blisters around the eyes, muzzle, lips, flanks and sheath. Appaloosas, Paints, Pintos, horses with white or pale markings are more prone to sunburn distress. Melanin, the pigment that protects skin from sunburn, is absent in pink-skinned horses. Sunburn can also lead to […]
Finding a Vet for Your Horse
It’s important for you to find the right vet to take care of your horse. After all, your horse is a very dear friend and you want the best care for him/her. The vet you choose should share your love of horses. One of the best ways to find a suitable vet is to talk […]