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Sport Horse Skin Issues

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 7, 2024

Horse show environments can put sport horses at risk for developing skin problems. Learn what causes common skin issues and how to return horses to top form.

Managing Old Horses With Allergies

Haylie Kerstetter June 28, 2023

Dr. Aja Harvey explains why an old horse might suddenly become very itchy, and how owners can prevent it.

Managing the Miniature Horse with Allergies

Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD June 26, 2023

Miniature Horses with allergies can be challenging to manage and might have different dietary needs than their larger counterparts.

Treating EMS Horses With Allergies

Haylie Kerstetter June 26, 2023

Dr. Susan White describes options for treating laminitis-prone EMS horses that also suffer from allergies.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 14, 2023

Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.

Managing the Itchy Horse

Haylie Kerstetter June 1, 2023

In this episode learn about treating sweet itch, dealing with hair loss in itchy horses, and managing EMS and allergies, among other topics. Sponsored by KineticVet.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 11, 2023

Alleviating these unsightly skin lesions proves challenging in many cases. Sponsored by KineticVet.

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 28, 2023

Researchers in Germany are testing the therapeutic antibody, which might provide effective relief from IBH discomfort.

The key to keeping your allergy-prone horse comfortable is figuring out the causes of his reactions and avoiding them. Learn more about allergic reactions in horses with this step-by-step visual guide.

Hives in Horses

Nancy S. Loving, DVM April 25, 2023

Hives in horses presents as localized, raised bumps on the skin, and they can vary in number, severity, and frequency of occurrence. Here’s what you should know.

Dealing With Insect-Bite Hypersensitivity

Alayne Blickle April 22, 2023

Insect-bite hypersensitivity can become a serious issue for horses that react to fly and midge bites.

When the Body Attacks

Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM April 18, 2023

Lumps, bumps, coughs, wheals, and wheezes: a basic overview of equine allergies.

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Can Diet Prevent Scratches in Horses?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 20, 2023

My horse is turned out to pasture for at least part of each day. Every winter he gets scratches. Is there anything I can do nutritionally that might help prevent this?