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When grooming your horse, you’re not only bonding with them, but simultaneously providing health and wellness benefits. Learn about horse grooming and what tools to use.
Updated on March 5th, 2026
Did you know a horse’s weight can be estimated by taking measurements and calculations? Learn more about horse weight and this method at Petco.
Updated on March 5th, 2026
Learn about the purpose of horseshoes and the difference between horseshoes and boots to determine whether your horse should wear them or not.
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Learn about the most common types of horses and breeds. You’ll find that every type and breed of horse has unique qualities.
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Do you have questions about acepromazine, a commonly used sedative in dogs & cats? Visit Petco to learn about dosage, side effects & more.
Updated on March 5th, 2026
I think the most reliable source to answer this question would be Merial who manufactures this medication. Call 1-888-MERIAL1, option 2, option 4. This will prioritize and transfer your message to the appropriate party.
Updated on November 25th, 2025
If that is 48", it is not enough. A minimum of 5 foot fencing (6 feet from ground level is preferred) would be recommended. Some hot tape or hot wire would also be recommended to help keep them away. Watch your mare for signs of heat. They can be just as bad, or worse, than stallions when it comes to breeding. You may need to move her to a different paddock or keep her in the barn temporarily.
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Hi and thanks for using Boop by Petco! It does look a lot like hives in your horse here. Most presentations like this are allergic in origin-finding out what the reaction to is the key to prevention. Has your mate been given any drugs like banamine or antibiotics that she is not accustomed to recently? Have you changed feed or flysprays? Certain types of fly bites can cause break outs like this as well. By the time my patients are bad enough for hives I'll generally recommend an intravenous dosage of a steroid to counter the inflammation-this should be administered by your veterinarian-who can do a physical exam while they are there to make sure the heart and lungs also sounds ok. I hope this helps!
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Sedalin contains acepromazine, which is a commonly used horse tranquilizer, and, depending on the dose, the effects should wear off in 6-24 hours. Bombproof is a supplement that contains tryptophan to try to help with calming and is not a prescription sedative. I would not routinely use these products together, but it should be ok once. If you see that Tally seems overly sedate to the point where he could harm himself, I recommend that he be seen by a vet immediately. Until the sedation from the combination of these products wears off, he should not be worked or ridden.
Updated on November 25th, 2025
If you are sure the horse will eat all of the feed with the paste, you can add it. However it would be better to directly give the paste into the mouth as it is a very expensive medication and your horse needs the full dose appropriate for its weight. Giving the paste directly into the mouth, then holding the mouth shut for a few seconds will ensure the paste is swallowed. If you are not sure how it is done, ask some of the barn mates to help you dose your horse.
Updated on November 25th, 2025