Keeping your horse healthy requires proactive management and awareness of common equine health problems.
1. Colic
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Causes: Sudden diet changes, dehydration, or excessive grain intake.
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Prevention: Ensure a consistent diet, fresh water, and regular exercise.
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Signs to Watch: Pawing, rolling, and lack of appetite.
2. Laminitis
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Causes: High sugar intake, obesity, and metabolic disorders.
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Prevention: Maintain a balanced diet and control grazing time.
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Signs to Watch: Lameness, shifting weight, and hot hooves.
3. Respiratory Issues
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Causes: Dusty bedding, poor ventilation, and moldy hay.
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Prevention: Keep stalls well-ventilated and use dust-free bedding.
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Signs to Watch: Coughing, nasal discharge, and labored breathing.
