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Learn about the purpose of horseshoes and the difference between horseshoes and boots to determine whether your horse should wear them or not.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
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Updated on October 7th, 2025
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Updated on October 23rd, 2025
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Updated on January 21st, 2026
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Updated on October 23rd, 2025
A change in fecal consistency is not unusual when the seasons change. Weather can affect water & sugar content in all forages. As long as they are eating & drinking & acting normal, I would not be overly concerned. If you have not dewormed, this is a good time to do so using Equimax Gold, or Quest. If either horse continues with the soft stool, & especially if you notice any weight loss, please contact your veterinarian. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello. The only way to avoid the problem is to avoid the hay. I would definitely make sure you can get & keep some bute on your farm, & the first signs of stocking up, start the bute. If you can familiarize yourself with how the weed looks in the hay, you can pick through it to remove as much as you can. Good luck & thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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
Basic safety rules: Never feed treats out of your hand. Feed treats only in a bucket or bowl. Never enter a stallion pasture without a helmet. Best: Never enter any horse pasture without a helmet. The only way to stop this is by not giving them treats. Horses do not need treats.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Yes it is probably because it's getting colder. Horses will typically drink less water which slows down their gastrointestinal tract. This may be OK but it could also indicate they are on their way to getting an impaction colic. This is the most common type of colic vets see in the winter. I suggest you make sure they have a salt lick available at all times and that you give them an electrolyte supplement that will encourage them to drink more water. Also, you should try to increase their exercise. Here is a link to an article about this issue that may help you: http://www.succeed-equine.com/succeed-blog/2013/01/22/four-factors-that-increase-the-risk-of-impaction-colic-in-winter/ Hope this helps. If you have more questions feel free to ask again.
Updated on September 24th, 2025