Category — horses health
Unable to Sweat in Horses
Anhydrosis
Anhydrosis in Horses Horses afflicted with anhydrosis become increasingly less able to sweat. And since horses depend on their ability to sweat to help regulate body temperature, much like humans, it can quickly become a serious condition. When suffering from anhydrosis, some horses retain some ability to sweat in certain areas. But the majority are unable to sweat in most areas of their body.
- Symptoms and Types
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
November 21, 2008 No Comments
Back Injuries and Pain in Horses
Even though the strongest part of a horse’s body is its back, it can still suffer from back injuries and ailments. And because the back is also the horse’s most important body part, a back injury can be potentially devastating for the animal.
- Symptoms and Types
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Living and Management
- Prevention
November 12, 2008 No Comments