Can Horses Be Allergic to Stress?
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
May 27, 2021
Does your horse break out into hives during stressful situations?
Does your horse break out into hives during stressful situations?
My older horse has respiratory allergies. Is there anything I can do to help him breathe easier while wearing a muzzle?
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Drs. Susan White and Ann Rashmir offer insight on which allergy test is best and their role in managing itchy horses.
Healthy horses handle frigid temperatures better than we do, but their extremities still are vulnerable to frostbite.
Sometimes people can spread diseases to their horses. Ringworm, a highly contagious fungal infection, is one example.
Any horse can get rain rot, but horses with compromised immune systems from systemic disease or malnutrition are most likely to be affected. Learn how to prevent and treat this frustrating skin condition.
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