Common Cold in Horses

Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.

Definition of the Common Cold in Horses

A common cold can be caused by viruses, bacteria or allergic reactions when the immune system is already weakened.

Symptoms of the Common Cold in Horses

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.