🤔 How do horses’ whiskers work? 🤔
Horses have some special hairs on their nose, in their ears and lovely long eyelashes on their eyelids. They are known as 'vibrissae'. But why do they have these hairs? Take a look at our video that explains what they are for.
At Kingston Equine Vets, we offer everything your horse might need, from regular preventative treatments, including vaccinations and parasite prevention, to complex surgical procedures.
Routine castrations and minor operations, such as sarcoid removal, can be performed at your yard by our experienced team of vets. Still, more complex procedures will require the use of our surgical facilities, with the procedure being, intensively monitored using ECG and blood pressure monitoring. 👉 Watch our video to find out more about our surgical services.
Watch our video and keep an eye out for signs of mud fever on your horses during the months of autumn and winter. ❄️
Preventing is always better than curing, and the best way to prevent mud fever is to cover muddy areas with straw or sand, keep your horses’ legs as dry and clean as possible, and check their legs daily. 🐎
If you spot any worrying signs, get in touch with us right away, as the sooner your horse is diagnosed, the easier it will be to resolve this issue and avoid any complications!
Vaccination will not only protect your horse individually from Influenza but also all horses they might come in contact with, as it will be a way to stop the virus from spreading 🛑
Many organisations require horses to be vaccinated for Influenza on a 6-month basis. If you are actively competing or travelling to venues, please check with the regulations for both the venue and any affiliating body.
Just like us, horses can also get sunburn. ☀️ Check our video about how to protect your horses from this bothersome problem!
The most affected areas are usually the ones with less pigment and hair, such as the areas around the eyes, nostrils, muzzle and sometimes heels.
Repeated sunburns can have serious long-term consequences and, in some cases, can even evolve into skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma), especially in horses with white hair, light skin and thin coats, as pigmentation and hair helps protect the skin from ultraviolet light. So don't forget to check our tips on how to protect your horse from the sun!
