Recent content by Stasha22

Because she has a history of gastric ulcers. For the past month she has been on 3 sachets per day but she trotted up at only 2/10 lame tonight so the vet has suggested trying to wean her off 3 sachets to 2 per day, with the ideal result being 1 sachet per day. We would both feel happier if we...

Can anyone recommend a substitute for bute that actually works? My mare is currently on 2 sachets of danillon per day for a chronic stifle injury and after a discussion with my vet tonight, I am thinking about trying something like Buteless alongside the danillon in the hope of eventually...

I'm in the same position, horse been on box rest since Christmas. I have been using sedalin when needed but my vet suggested trying the Topspec calmer and have to say it is amazing stuff and has worked an absolute treat. She has not needed any sedalin since and is so much more calm and relaxed...

Good grief! I wont be buying that! Can i just clarify, in very simple terms, all I need to do is put hay in a bin, pour a kettle of boiled water over it and then put the lid on for 20 mins? Going to try it out this afternoon.

Sounds quite simple then. Do horses like it steamed? Mine is incredibly fussy - will not touch dry hay and will only eat wet hay if it has been soaked for 10 mins, if I do it for any longer she will not touch it! Guess I could just do one section and try it out.

Currently soak hay but YO has an issue with water useage so am thinking about steaming instead. Does it do the same job as soaking? How do you do it? Is it as simple as just pouring boiling water into a bin with a lid?

D&H do it for £5. Very good service, they called me to discuss the results and then sent a written report.

Does anyone use paper bedding? I am thinking about changing over from shavings as they are just so dusty despite buying supposedly dust extracted Hunters. I have super soft Equimats so it would be on top of that but I do still like my bed to be very thick so wasn't sure how good paper would be...

It's hard to tell really because she is on box rest for a collateral ligament injury and she hates being in so is pretty pissed off at the best of times! She does look mildly uncomfortable at times, but it always passes without developing into colic or anything. Definately appears to strain...

Well the pot was so tiny I had to collect it with a bucket and then dip the pot in to that. Vet said that would be fine.

No, not coming into season. That was the vets first thought too. Been going on for a week now with no sign of improvement, initially thought it would just go away by itself but it doesn't seem to be the case.

My horse had a bout of spasmodic colic last Thursday and since then her wee has been a bit strange. It is very dark, almost looks like it has a red tint and smells strongly. She also seems to be having problems actually weeing sometimes, she goes to wee but then only a tiny bit will come out...

They've already applied for the license and it has been granted so should be with me shortly. I think as my horses laminitis was caused by colic/stress it has a good chance of helping her recovery. The plan is to only use it short term, basically while we introduce her back into a normal...

Looking on the internet, it is 200 Australian dollars. I will let you know what my vet charges me for it...

I'm in the same situation, I currently get through 3-4 bales of shavings a week. At £7.35 per bale it is not cheap! Can't offer any advice really, I personally think shavings are the best for box rest but they are just so expensive. Will be interested to see what other people suggest though.