Ask the Vet - Deworming, Abscesses, EHV-1, and more!

Ask the Vet - Deworming, Abscesses, EHV-1, and more! - June 2016

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8 жыл бұрын

You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about how to deworm a horse, what abscesses are and how they form and eventually burst, neurological EHV-1, water for horses after workouts, and Vitamin D for horses turned out at night.
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Questions answered in this episode:
1. What is your advice on worming your horse? I typically worm every 6 months with different pastes, but what do you suggest?
2. My horse had an abscess and I wanted to know, how does an abscess form, how and why does it burst?
3. My vet has recently told me that she thinks one of our horses has neurological EHV-1. I don't know very much about this, but I was told it could spread. Are my other horses in danger? What can I do for my current horse with this condition? Is euthanasia the best option?
4. How long should you wait to give your horse water after a good workout? Can the water be cold or should it be a moderate temperature?
5. My horse is in all day and then gets turned out during the night. My mother is worried she's not getting enough Vitamin D. What is something that could help her receive Vitamin D?

Пікірлер: 18

@BaBa-qn3ti 5 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about at home checkups. Like what to look out for on your horses behavior or something that you can see on your horse to make sure that they're healthy

@marydaleo3701 Жыл бұрын

My vet here in San Diego said I don't need to use horse wormer because he's not on pasture and the area it self.

@manaia121 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for answering my question! my vet originally thought that he had Lyme, but we treated for that and no improvement. He has ataxia, mood swings, is hyper-sensitive to touch, and can't pee without moving around. He also has a strange lack of muscle around his left hip.

@manaia121 8 жыл бұрын

My vet is stumped. She recommended euthanasia without even testing him for anything, because he has to be on stall rest and it's sad for him not to be with our other 4 horses.

@smartpak 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Chase. We’re so sorry that you and your horse are going through this right now. Based on the unusual signs you describe, your horse could be suffering from any number of things so he really needs an accurate diagnosis. Fortunately, your veterinarian probably has a teaching university or referral center nearby with board-certified internal medicine specialists that you two can work with to get to the bottom of things and provide your horse with some relief. Hope this helps. - Dr. Lydia Gray

@madofdad 8 жыл бұрын

When working a horse light for an hour, how long should they be pastured or put in a stall?

@happyappy9695 8 жыл бұрын

My horse recently had a tumor removed in which the biopsy revealed it was a Sarcoid tumor. What causes them, and in some cases why do the tumors grow back? #askthevetvideo -Emily

@kelliedoyle6119 8 жыл бұрын

Going along with the water after work question. What about feeding them grain? When is it safe to feed our horses after or even before riding? I was always told 30 minutes but is that true? Before or after a work out.

@kelliedoyle6119 8 жыл бұрын

#askthevetvideo

@gymnasthannah911 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 32 year old quarter horse that is starting to act like he is not thinking right and he is really weak and he has bad swelling in knees any ideas on what could be going on with anything will help

@erin_enfield501 8 жыл бұрын

#askthevetvideo my horse has pretty bad hives from allergies/ pollen. We live in the southern states and it's quite hot and humid if that helps any. They usually happen on his neck and shoulders. Do you have any tips or tricks for getting rid of these bumps? -Erin E

@emma-leehuska8434 7 жыл бұрын

How often do you need to bring your horse to the vet for a daily check up? If you guys did a video about this already i'm sorry, i just found your channel

@brittpereira7429 6 жыл бұрын

SkeletonRider4 once a year

@lynnegriffith5119 Жыл бұрын

How do I get update videos

@marthasimms7113 8 жыл бұрын

So does that mean that horses have worms all the time no matter what?

@delilahsheridanpangburn4486 7 жыл бұрын

During the winter, it is hard to find hay for sale in my area so I feed my 12 year old mare beet pulp. I have read that beet pulp lacks in nutrition and vitamins. Is there a better alternative for beet pulp or some sort of supplement I could be feeding her in addition to beet pulp?

@smartpak 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Lolli! Congratulations - your question was answered in our latest Ask the Vet video! So, not only do you get the answer to your question, you've also won a SmartPak gift card! To claim it, just email our Customer Care team at CustomerCare@SmartPak.com and let them know your question was answered. And to see the answer to your question, check out our video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLJlmc5zm6rKhok.html Thanks for Asking the Vet! Have a great ride - SmartPaker Nels