Q: What are the signs of dehydration? A: Dehydration is a serious threat to your horse's well-being, as this loss of water also means the loss essential minerals such as sodium and potassium. In serious cases, if the horse is not quickly rehydrated, it could lead to colic, kidney failure, cardiac problems and even death. A horse's…
Q: I love grooming my boy, but when I go to brush the left side of his face with my soft brush, he tilts his head and looks at me. His ears aren't back, but the reaction is odd and leaves me wondering if he is comfortable with my grooming him in this spot? A: While your…
The bone cavity in the skull that contains the eye is called the orbit. The orbit is actually formed by several bones and also contains muscles, nerves, blood supply and glands and ducts for producing and draining tears respectively. The white of the eye is called the sclera. It is very tough. The…
Your horse's eyes should be bright and without any signs of inflammation or any discharge. Redness of the eye or swelling on or around it can be a sign of various eye-related conditions. If you are concerned about your horse's ocular (eye) health contact your vet immediately. Eyes are very sensitive structures and must be…

