Tag Archives: allergies

Donna asks about Grape Seed and Allergies…

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan: I have been reading several articles (including yours) on grape seed extract and the benefits for horses and found this quite interesting.  My horse is IR (insulin resistant) and this year has developed extreme allergies not to mention … Continue reading →

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Kathy asks about treating rain rot…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Dr. Dan

I was told once that when treating rain rot bleach and listerine mixed together but I don't remember the dilution of that. I am waiting for the owner of the horse to send money to pick up fungus shampoo for … Continue reading →

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Marilyn asks about her horse with “scratches”…

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan Apparently my horse has a case of scratches.  I just found it last night.  I see on the net there are so many thoughts on it.  He wasn't in mud and isn't in mud, so I can't figure … Continue reading →

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answered Karen, who asked about heaves

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Dr. Dan

I have a boarder whose owner travels a lot and her horse has heaves.  He is currently on prednisone and an herbal for heaves, but he is usually in some level of distress.  He lives out, but due to lack … Continue reading →

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Kit had a question about Hives…

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan,  My 3 year old horse has had hives since mid May.   We've tried changing hay, feed, bedding, and finally sent him away for a complete change of environment.  Nothing so far has worked except keeping him on … Continue reading →

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Betsy asked about 18 Yr Old Quarter Horse with Heaves

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Dear Dr. Dan;   My horse has come down with heaves 2x this year.  Fever, cough, difficulty breathing.  We will be doing allergy test in about 1 month and having her bronchials checked at University of Madison next week.  I … Continue reading →

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Elaine asks about Just Add Oats, allergies…

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Hi, I am interested in ordering the equine product ‘Just Add Oats’.  I have a horse that has severe allergies to most things including soy, molasses and flax seed.  Every product  seems to have one or more of these ingredients. … Continue reading →

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Shaunte’ asked about horse’s Allergies…

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Hi, I met you at the Equine Affair with my husband and mom. We were had talked about my horse who’s got bad allergies. He breaks out all over his skin. Anyways, I had thought maybe it was Alfalfa that … Continue reading →

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Allergies, Itchy Skin and Other Icky Stuff…

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Allergies, Itchy Skin and Other Icky Stuff Dan Moore, DVM Spring is in the air and Summer is brewing… Just around the corner are those wonderful flies, mosquitoes and, for many horse owners, those awful allergy problems. Veterinarians call them … Continue reading →

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Cathy asking for help with Uveitis situation…

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Dr. Dan

My horse scratched his right eye due to allergy’s and itchy skin. I took him to one vet and he got better for a while. Then he developed uvitis in it. So here we go with the steriods and it … Continue reading →

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