Horse Health

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is key, pet owners are constantly seeking ways to provide the best care for their animals without disrupting their busy lives. Whether you have a dog or cat, managing your pet’s health is a top priority. One increasingly popular solution is using online pet prescription services, which allow you to order pre-prescribed medications with ease and efficiency.

365 Vet offers a comprehensive selection of prescription products for cats and dogs, ensuring your pets receive the care they need. To purchase any prescription pet medications online, you must first obtain a veterinary prescription. This prescription, provided by your vet, includes essential details such as your information, your pet’s details, and specifics about the medication, including its strength and dosage.

The vet prescription is a crucial safeguard for your pet’s health. It confirms that a qualified

Horses are prone to colic, an unfortunately unpredictable and frequently unpreventable condition. Colic is associated with abdominal pain in horses. It can range from mild discomfort to a life-threatening condition. 

As responsible horse owners, understanding the causes, recognising the symptoms, and knowing how to provide prompt treatment are crucial aspects of equine care. 

What is colic?

Colic refers to abdominal pain in horses and is not a specific diagnosis but rather a clinical sign of various underlying issues. It can stem from gastrointestinal disturbances - although other factors such as dietary indiscretion, parasites or environmental stressors can contribute.

While there isn’t one specific cause for colic, there could be many contributing factors such as:

At 365 Vet we’re against the use of horse calmers for anything other than calming anxious horses during travelling, clipping, farrier or dental visits.

Always consult with a veterinarian before introducing any new supplements to a horse’s diet, as they can provide guidance tailored to the specific needs of your horse.

What are horse calmers?

Horse calmers, also known as calming supplements, are designed to help horses manage acute or chronic stress, anxiety and nervousness. They can be used in situations such as transport, veterinary visits, or during periods of environmental changes.

Our supplements come in powder form and can be mixed with your horse's food daily. They can be used for short or long periods - however, if your horse is suffering from anxiousness for extended periods you should consult with your veterinarian.

As we approach this time of year again, it is important to make sure you are prepared. One of the biggest sources of stress for any animal is a firework - especially if you’re a horse.

In this article, we’ll take a look at exactly why this is, and what can be done to limit the impact of this unpleasant seasonal event on our animals.

What’s so terrible about fireworks?

Fireworks are enormously loud explosions of unnatural fire in the sky. Imagine, if you will, that you’re an animal. The idea that such things might be entertaining is totally alien to you. Moreover, the idea that such things could be produced in order to provide such entertainment is even more incomprehensible. It’s a little bit like a human being witnessing a magical spell – or an alien spacecraft, it just doesn’t work.

Now, it’s impossible to

Rider to horse weight ratio typically depends on the size and strength of the horse, and the type of work that the horse is expected to do. However, from a vet’s point of view how much weight is too much weight for a horse to bear? Are we exposing horses to orthopaedic problems or even pain by asking them to carry more weight than they can reasonably bear?