Dr Hammad Khan khattar

05/02/2024

Colic is a term used to describe a symptom of abdominal (belly) pain, which in horses is usually caused by problems in the gastrointestinal tract. There are different types of intestinal problems that cause colic symptoms, which range from mild to severe (life-threatening) in nature.

14/01/2024

01/12/2023

When you see a dirty cat:

🔺 Cats can tolerate hunger for up to a week on average, but cannot go no more than 2-3 days without water.

🔺 Cats are usually very clean, they groom themselves several times a day. If you see a cat that does not look clean, it is DEHYDRATED and has been so for many days.

🔺Their saliva glands are not functioning properly because they require moisture to groom their fur.

🔺 If you see a stray cat that looks dirty, DO NOT turn the other way or see it as disgusting, because it is suffering and probably hasn't had anything to eat or drink in a long time.

🔺 Find kindness in your heart to give it food and WATER🙏🙏🙏. The life of a homeless animal is not an easy one. It lives in constant fear of other animals and humans, and it has never known the comfort of a soft bed or a restful night’s sleep.

Helping a less fortunate being is the opportunity for you to become a better person and to make this a better world🙏.

This Thanksgiving, my hope is for everyone who reads this post to find it in your heart to go do something good for others who are less fortunate. Being thankful for your good fortune is simply not enough.

06/11/2023

Fetal size during gestation period of cattle

16/07/2023

Fetal development in Equines

04/06/2023

Recent studies conducted by the Institute of Heart-Math provide a clue to explain the two-way ′′healing′′ that occurs when we're close to horses.
According to researchers, the heart has an electromagnetic field larger than the brain: a magnetometer can measure the energy field of the heart that radiates from 2.4 meters to 3 meters around the human body.
While this is certainly significant, perhaps more impressive than the electromagnetic field projected by the heart of a horse is five times larger than that of a human being (imagine an electromagnetic sphere around the horse) and it can influence straight into our own heart rate.
Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent′′ heart rate (heart rate pattern) that explains why we can feel better when we're close to them. Studies have found a coherent heart pattern or HRV to be a solid measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy-that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.
A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adapt to stressful situations very efficiently. Many times, we just need to be in the presence of horses to feel a sense of well-being and peace.
In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits by interacting with horses, including lower blood pressure and heart rate, higher beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters acting as pain suppressors), decreased stress levels, decreased feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, better social working; and greater feelings of empowerment, confidence, patience and self-efficacy.

12/04/2023

Abortion is when a pregnancy is terminated prematurely. An abortion can occur spontaneously, or it can be medically induced in cases of serious complications, such as twinning, or if the mare’s health is being compromised by the pregnancy

Most abortions occur from twin pregnancies, when there is not enough space or resources to sustain two fetuses, or a problem with the umbilical cord that can cause damage to the fetus.
An abortion can also result from a poisoning, such as a fungus or tent caterpillars on the grass used as a food source.
Infectious sources can come from a bacterial, viral or fungal infection. While some mares will exhibit associated symptoms, others may seem perfectly healthy other than the abortion itself.
It is important to find the cause of the abortion if spontaneous, so that treatment can be given as needed, and transmission can be prevented to ensure the health and safety of the other horses in the population.

08/04/2023

The process of removing potentially harmful sharp points and edges from the cheek teeth is called rasping or 'floating'.
This is undertaken on a regular basis depending on the age of the horse and the health of the mouth.
Dental checks should be performed at least annually.
However, a large number of horses and ponies will actually need checking and rasping more frequently (ie every 6 months) especially those under eight years of age and those with more severe dental problems.

04/04/2023

Causes of Puncture Wounds in Horses:

There are many situations that can cause a puncture wound anywhere on your horse. Bacteria may then infiltrate the tissue, causing the wound to become inflamed, red, and sore.

1)Sharp rock or piece of glass or metal on the ground
2)Barbed wire fences
3)Dangerous areas in the stable or barn where your horse may get injured

Treatment of Puncture Wounds in Horses:

Treatment for most puncture wounds involves cleaning, irrigation, sterilizing, medication, and bandaging. However, there are some cases when the veterinarian will need to perform surgery to remove necrotic (dead) or infected tissue and other debris.

29/03/2023

The mallein test is a sensitive and specific clinical test for glanders, a common bacterial disease of equids (horses, donkeys, mules). This test is an allergic hypersensitivity test used as a diagnosis for glanders.
It is caused by a bacterium called Burkholderia mallei, which is contagious for humans and other species.
The occurrence of glanders must be reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health. Mallein, a protein fraction of B. mallei, is usually injected by an eye-drop. If an animal is infected, the animal will show swelling in the eye from around 48 hours of injection and may be accompanied by secretion and conjunctivitis.
Mallein is non toxic to normal animals.

02/01/2023

Amazing photos taken by National Geographic of animals in their mother's womb! ✨😮

23/08/2022

Animal rescue at road side 😇