Archive - February 2013

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus

Equine Eastern Encephalitis (EEE) This disease is also known as the sleeping sickness, it is capable of infecting a wide range of animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even humans. This virus is carried on by birds and mosquitoes mainly during the summer. This is a viral...

Horse Hoof Topicals and Conditioners

General horse hoof care is vital in the development and activity of your horse. A lot rides on them. From its ability to run, jump, ride trails, participate in competitions and interact with you and other horses. However, several factors can affect your horse’s hoofs considerably. From harsh...

Dog Seizure Medication

A seizure is a sudden and abnormal neurological activity occurring in the brain. Seizures may cause unusual behavior from your dog such as shaking, whining, salivation, wandering, restlessness and apprehension. The cause of your dog’s seizures may vary from Epilepsy, Canine Distemper, Brain...

Potomac Horse Fever

Potomac horse fever is a disease best known for its gastrointestinal signs such as enteritis and diarrhea. This disease is caused by Neorickettsia risticii, an organism that lives inside several different cells of the equine body. This disease has been referred to in the past as equine monocytic...

What is West Nile Virus?

West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne virus, was detected for the first time in the United States in August 1999. When a mosquito bites a bird carrying the West Nile virus, the mosquito then becomes infected. This infected mosquito can then feeds on horses thereby infecting them with WNV.

What is Equine Arteritis Virus?

Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is a contagious disease of horses caused by equine arteritis virus (EAV), an RNA virus that is found in horse populations in many countries. While typically not life-threatening to otherwise healthy adult horses, EAV can cause abortion in pregnant mares; uncommonly...