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Horse suffering from equine anhidrosis.

Equine Anhidrosis and the Role of Acupuncture in Treatment

Equine anhidrosis, also known as non-sweating disease, is a severe condition in horses where the sweat glands do not function properly, leading to an inability to sweat. Sweating is vital in helping horses regulate their body temperature, especially in hot and humid climates. When horses cannot sweat, they lose a crucial mechanism for cooling down, resulting in overheating and a range of related health issues. These issues may include reduced performance, heat stroke, and, in severe cases, it can even lead to death. Horse owners and caregivers need to be aware of the signs of anhidrosis and take preventive measures to help horses manage their body temperature effectively. We provide equine anhidrosis treatment with both traditional and holistic methods.

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Horses grazing on spring grass.

Protecting Your Horse from Founder on Spring Grass

Spring is a beautiful season with fresh blooms and green pastures. However, spring pastures can be a dangerous time for horses. With the arrival of lush green grass in springtime comes the risk of founder, a progressive form of laminitis. Protecting your horse from founder is crucial to avoid further health complications.

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How to Protect Your Horse from Strangles

Horses frequently travel for different purposes, such as competitions, which can increase their chances of getting equine diseases like Strangles. Strangles is a severe illness for horses, with reported cases in the United States every year. Luckily, there have been no cases in Texas yet. Strangles is a highly contagious illness that once the disease is present it can live in the ground for years.  

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The Importance of Keeping Your Horses Vaccinated for West Nile

Routine vaccinations are part of being a responsible horse owner. This month we are focusing on West Nile virus. WNV is a mosquito-borne virus that affects humans and other animals, of which horses represent 96.9% of reported non-human cases. West Nile was first introduced to the United States in 1999, WNV is now found in most states in the United States. 

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