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Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID)
Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as
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Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis in Horses This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Laminitis is an inflammation of
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Equine Colic
This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.
Equine colic refers to abdominal pain in horses, it is a common and potentially life-threatening condition requiring prompt treatment.
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Potomac Horse Fever
This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.
Potomac Horse Fever is a bacterial disease in horses causing fever, diarrhea, and laminitis, transmitted by ingesting infected insects or snails.
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
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Hoof Abcess in Horses
Hoof Abcess in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. A hoof abscess describes a painful build-up of purulent
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Mud Fever (Pastern dermatitis)
Mud Fever (Pastern dermatitis) Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Mud Fever is often caused by bacteria in wet environments. It is a non-contagious skin disease. When the skin softens due to long exposure to wetness, in combination with mud that rubs against and damages it, bacteria can enter. This most often occurs on the lower legs, horses with feathering are more prone to it since the feathering doesn’t dry well and hold on to mud more. Another cause
Acute and Chronic Equine Sinusitis
Chronic and acute Equine Sinusitis Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Sinusitis refers to inflammation or infection of one or more of the paranasal sinuses, and it is the most commonly encountered disease of the paranasal sinuses. It is classified as either primary or secondary, and acute or chronic. Primary sinusitis is defined as an infection in the sinus, usually bacterial in origin, which results in a buildup of pus within the sinus. Primary sinusitis is typically the
Equine Colic
This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.
Equine colic refers to abdominal pain in horses, it is a common and potentially life-threatening condition requiring prompt treatment.