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My horse is very sick with swollen head, bloody pee, and weight loss. Help!
I've very sorry that two of your horses have died! The best thing you can do it get an equine vet out immediately to see you horse. I would be concerned that they are suffering from something infectious if they all have had the same symptoms, but without seeing them in person, I can't give you a definitive diagnosis. They call could have gotten into something toxic. If you want your horse to live, he needs medical treatment now, please call an equine vet to come and see him ASAP.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My rescue horse has cracked hooves & face hair loss. How to help?
The hoof cracks are not that bad in the photos. Cracking can be due to any number of things: * hoof being too dry * injury to the hoof * poor nutrition Your farrier can help you more regarding what care you need to do for the hooves. There are no quick fixes. There are biotin supplements you can use and hoof dressings but I honestly don't think they work that great. They won't hurt though if you want to use them. Getting him a good diet is the most important. ( https://www.jefferspet.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&animal%5B%5D=&q=biotin&button=search ) ( https://www.jefferspet.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&animal%5B%5D=&q=hoof+dressing&button=search ) As for the face, I would not be concerned; I don't see anything that looks diseased. The hair should grow back over time with a good diet. He probably just rubbed it off. Keep in mind that all horses, especially rescues, need to have their teeth checked. I suggest you have a vet out to examine the teeth. If there is an issue he can't chew
Updated on September 24th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
What's this sore, crusty lump on my horse's leg near its hoof?
This looks like the result of a chronic trauma or infection creating a proliferative skin inflammation (that is why it looks like a lump). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics or antifungal meds (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My horse has persistent rain rot or mud fever, what to do?
This may have started as rain rot but now it looks like there is a secondary infection. I recommend cleaning the area with iodine solution twice daily and keeping him out of tall wet grass or brush which can aggravate this. You can use fly leg protectors to keep flies off it and protect the areas. I do recommend a veterinary exam and treatment since he may need antibiotics or antifungal medication to get this resolved. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for your horse.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Why is my horse not eating and resting hocks against the wall?
If she's not eating, she's eating painful, colicky, or both. Take a heart rate if you know how to do this--normal is 20-40 beats/minute. If it's higher than this, she's painful and needs to see a veterinarian. If she is rolling, looking at her sides, or not passing manure, she needs to see a vet as these are signs of colic. If you really think she's resting her hocks, then they are sore, and she needs xrays to see what kind of arthritis is going on and what steps you need to take to make her more comfortable. Hope that helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
