Prescribing Bute or Other NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti -inflammatory Drugs) To Horses
The acronym NSAIDs, stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It includes; Bute, Banamine, Equioxx, Asprin, and DMSO, to name a few, and are ...
Why Must A Down Horse Get Up Quickly ?
Have you ever wondered why caregivers encourage a down horse to get back up quickly? When a horse goes down, regardless of ...
Giving Medication From The Right
Think about all the things we do on the left side of the horse: mount, dismount, bridle, halter lead. So, giving medication ...
Daffodils Are Toxic To Horses
Daffodils Are Toxic to Horses The Daffodils are announcing Spring’s arrival. Finally! However, did you know all parts, especially the bulbs of ...
Bonded Horses… What To Do In An Emergency
Should you have a pair of bonded horses, a medical emergency requiring the overly attached equines to separate could bring you double ...
Signs Your Horse Is Heat Stressed
1. Your horse is breathing rapidly (more than 80 breaths per minute) 2. After a cool down their temperature is higher than ...
Equine Poison Prevention Around The Barn
When we think of equine poison prevention we often think of preventing our horses from eating toxic plants, but what else in ...
How To Bandage A Horse’s Leg
Two Extra Steps To Help Keep A Leg Wound Clean… Simply seal the top of the bandage with Elastikon, a sticky flexible ...
Do you know why it is important to have a ruler in your equine first aid kit?
Having a ruler in you equine first aid kit can be incredibly helpful when taking pictures to text to your veterinarian in ...
What major organ can be damaged if a horse is being treated with bute while dehydrated?
What major organ can be damaged if a horse is being treated with bute while dehydrated? The¬† horse’s kidney can be damaged ...
