🐎 Common horse diseases
A short guide to the most common diseases of horse: how to spot them early, how they spread and how to protect your animals. The aim is to act fast and call the vet at the right time — not to diagnose or treat on your own.
Colic in horsesThe most serious equine emergency: looking at the flank, rolling and lying down often; call the vet now.Laminitis in horsesLameness, hot hooves and a typical stance; linked to overfeeding and obesity.Strangles in horsesA bacterial infection: fever, swollen jaw glands and nasal discharge; isolation matters.Equine influenzaCough, fever and discharge; regular vaccination is required by many competitions.
This information is general. Diagnosis and doses always stay with your vet.