Ask the Vet - Warts, Cribbing, Deworming, and more!

Ask the Vet - Warts, Cribbing, Deworming, and more! - October 2016

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You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about warts and aural plaques, cribbing, when to deworm, basic first aid, and electrolytes.
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Questions answered in this episode:
1. Since October means Halloween, I was wondering about warts in horses. A horse I am looking after for a friend has a white wart in his ear. How can warts be treated, prevented, and kept from being passed on from horse to horse?
2. My horse bites the fence and sucks in. 1) What is it called? 2) He is not gaining weight - is that because he does that? And 3) what can I do?
3. What months are the BEST to worm your horse, ponies, and donkeys?
4. What first aid should all horse owners know?
5. How do you know if your horse needs electrolytes and how much to give them?
Links that Sarah referred to in the first aid question:
How to body condition score your horse video: pak.horse/2dBCfye
Ask the Vet - What should I have in my equine first aid kit?: • Ask the Vet - What sho...
How to take equine vital signs: pak.horse/2cRaVty
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@aleecemount6840 7 жыл бұрын

I've heard from a few different sources that cribbing is actually the horse attempting to burp to release upper GI stress. I haven't yet been able to find the original study. This makes sense to me as most cribbers have digestive issues, like colic or poor overall condition, and if they are having a buildup of gas from an dietary imbalance they are going to try to find a way to relieve that pressure.

@hallerentz4588 7 жыл бұрын

Ditto, about learning through experience with regards to first aid. I knew almost nothing when I bought my first horse in January, but since then, with the help of my awesome vet, farrier and barn friends, I have learned SO MUCH just from finding out what was wrong with my horse (as well as with other people's horses) and figuring out how to treat it. Cuts, hoof bruises, abscesses, wind puffs, puncture wounds, swelling, navicular, neurological disorders, tendon/ligament injury, to name a few. All this within a few months...!! I've learned what works best in terms of treatment, and types of therapy. I also have a good working knowledge of horse anatomy now. I'm still learning too! As a pre-vet student, I appreciate the opportunity to learn. Horses have an amazing power to heal themselves, but I still worry about my "baby" so much that it prompts all this research I do.

@aleksr8038 7 жыл бұрын

where i ride a horse cribbs and so before we got a peice like a halter to help there where bite marks

@kelliedoyle6119 7 жыл бұрын

From a medical standpoint what would you bring with you to a show? #askthevet

@katieh2091 7 жыл бұрын

My horse is male and he windsucks....

@jaykneegarner2479 7 жыл бұрын

I have a good one for you! My 12 year old Appendix Paint mare was just diagnosed with Navicular Disease! My vet prescribed a shot of Osphos and a wedge pad for the right foot (she already wears a wedge on the left to help correct a too low heel angle). The plan is to ditch the right wedge asap as she is not a fan of it. At our appointment she was a 5-5 lame( bad day/ran around like a crazy horse) normally she is a 2/3-5. With the shot and the wedge she is now a 1-5 (improvement yay). Which brings me to my question! What are the exercise recommendations for a horse with mild/moderate navicular disease? Right now we're taking things slow, avoiding tight quick turns, Groundwork only at this point. I can find tons of information on Navicular disease/syndrome but theirs very little information on what types of exercise is best for a horse that has been positively identified as having full blown navicular disease. #askthevetvideo

@Punkinspice33 7 жыл бұрын

what is your favorite blend of cereal grains to feed different horses based on activity and age (ratio percent ext) and why

@Donna-vh5ym 6 жыл бұрын

My horse is 2 and she has a wart on her neck.. What should I do?? She's a beautiful Palomino, but the wart sticks out like a sore thumb. Please, what can I do? You answered about the ear... But what about other parts of their body? Thank you in advance.

@rebekahstelmach8080 7 жыл бұрын

#askthevetvideo are there medical benefits to deeper bedding?

@armoredwings4182 7 жыл бұрын

My horse is outside 24/7 in a large pasture with grass and has a lot of horses to interact with, but he still cribs. He even cribs while eating hay and grain. I've left him alone about it, but if cribbing is a stress reliever, would it be a good idea to have my vet look at him?

@jaykneegarner2479 7 жыл бұрын

Armored Wings I would at a minimum have him scoped for gastric ulcers.

@dylanfrantz8871 7 жыл бұрын

My horse has rain rot and I've been putting cream on it and it hasn't gone away. What is the best thing to put on rain rot? Should I just trying to put cream on it or should I just leave it alone? #askthevetvideo

@bellamatthews8493 7 жыл бұрын

My horse used to be fine with getting the bridle on. Now she freak's out when I got to put my hand near her right ear. I have no idea why. #askthevetvideo

@katiecottom3014 7 жыл бұрын

She could have ticks in her ears.

@rachelharness1782 6 жыл бұрын

What Age is it safe to Gentle your Horse for Light Riding ? . Everyone has different opinions I would like to no a Vets Advice. I have a horse that is 2yrs old. I want to start her right. I have asked my Vet but didn't really get a answer. She just said 3yr old would probably be fine. She will only be rode around my house about 2 acers of riding area.

@rachelharness1782 6 жыл бұрын

#askthevetvideo

@sophk1033 6 жыл бұрын

in my experience most people break in about 3 for very light work and then turn away in the field for a few months before going back to it, this allows them to process their work and learn it properly. continue flat work for a year until they are 4, when light jumping can be started.