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Shipping Fever (Pleuropneumonia) in Horses
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Common Cold in Horses
Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.
Definition of the Common Cold in Horses
Symptoms of the Common Cold in Horses
- Lethargy
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Teary
- Low appetite
- Coughing
- Laboured Breathing
- Sneezing
- Depression
- Discharge
- Flared Nostrils
- Fever
Treatment of the Common Cold in Horses
To relieve the symptoms, it is recommended to use expectorants with essential oils such as eucalyptus. In case of infections with fever, the horse should be treated with anti-inflammatories and the immune system is strengthened by highly available vitamin C.
Prevention of the Common Cold in Horses
In order to prevent a cold, the housing conditions should be optimised, meaning plenty of space. Regular exercise and contact with conspecifics in combination with correct feeding make a big contribution to the horses` well-being.
How Happie can help you manage your horse's health
Digital health management offers numerous benefits in modern equine healthcare.
With the Happie Horse App, you can track symptom patterns and body values, such as Temperature, Pulse and Respiration. Allowing you to notice abnormal changes in body and behaviour early on, leading to more successful treatments.
The Happie symptom checker allows you to add all of your horse’s abnormal symptoms in order to present potential causes and diseases.
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