Bits of Advice and expert opinions on horse’s health
Certain individuals like to have pets, but due to busy lifestyle sometimes we don’t have the time to take proper care of our pets. Some are a very fond horse; they use them for multiple purposes: But, fails to maintain the health of the horse. Because they are animals, they cannot express their feelings, but we must understand and maintain their health. Horses are usually used for horse racing purposes. Horse racing as in a hobby for the individual or we can call it a horse ride. The health of the horse should not be ignored. The care should be taken in the form of timely vaccinations, proper nutrition, care of the hoof along with supplements. To know more, visit TVG.
Nobody likes a shabby person same is the case with the horse. Proper grooming is highly necessary for the horse. The horse should be strong enough and must be properly presented. Below I have mentioned different opinions and advice from the experts with respect to horse health care.
Shelter your horse from Rabies– Rabies is one of the neurological diseases which can affect the horse in great extent. If the horse is prone to rabies, they will be more aggressive and stop drinking and eating their eatables. But few horses eat in a large amount before a short death. Rabies can make the mammal paralyzed. It is foremost important to take the horse for a routine check-up and provide proper vaccination. Generally, rabies is hard to identify in the horses.
Take special care during summers– Summer means unbearable heat, we human also suffers. A horse can bear heat; it can even kill the horse. The horse may suffocate and be prone to various diseases and have the problem of dehydration. The owners must provide proper shelter to the horses which are properly ventilated and have an adequate amount of water facilities. While going for horse riding make sure at regular interval water is provided to the horse.
Take care of deworming schedule– Veterans advice to maintain the deworming schedule. But it should be done properly. Parasites on horses’ hoof can be treated on the basis of their shedding history and the geographic location.
Strengthen the immune system- It is the duty of the owner to immune and strengthen the immunity of the horse. It is natural to fall sick but preventive measures should be taken to strengthen the immune system by including supplements and other fibers. So, you need to take corrective measures to protect the health of the horse.
Wrapping things up
Nothing is more important than a person’s’ health similarly horses are living mammals which requires proper amenities, food, shelter, and most importantly proper vaccination. It is because the illness is a communicable disease; it may transfer to humans as well. The owners or the practitioner should keep a track on the hygiene habits. Horses should not be treated like machines. If a horse is healthy then it can perform his duties well.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
