Cataracts

Cataracts are opacities of the eyes’ lenses. In short, the lens turns white and doesn’t let light through. And since light is required for your horse—or... Read More

Contagious equine metritis

As economic globalization increases, disease can speedily spread among continents. One disease that severely affects breeding businesses domestically and internationally... Read More

Night blindness

Simply defined, Appaloosa-specific CSNB involves absent night vision that is genetic, present from birth (congenital), and non-progressive (stationary). CSNB... Read More

Sole abscesses

Sole abscesses—infections inside the sole wall that result in pain from pus, swelling and inflammation—are one of the most common causes of lameness in... Read More

Arthritis

Simply put, arthritis is joint (Greek: arthron) inflammation (Latin: itis). More specifically, this inflammation causes a buildup of synovial fluid in the joint.... Read More

Poisonous leaves and plants

Autumn leaves may be beautiful—but horse owners, beware. When leaves wilt, some produce toxins that can harm your horse—or worse. Other plants and trimmings... Read More

DSLD

Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis is a systemic connective tissue disease found in many breeds. Simply defined, DSLD is inflammation of the suspensory... Read More

Heat stroke

Your Appaloosa maintains his body temperature by moving heat out of his body through his skin via his muscles. Heat also leaves his body through sweat, lung... Read More

Tapeworms

Until recently, tapeworms weren’t considered much of a problem in horses. However, researchers have found that tapeworms can compromise your Appaloosa’s... Read More

Strongyles

Strongyles are one of the most common species of internal parasites you need to protect your Appaloosa from. Large strongyles—known as bloodworms or redworms—and... Read More

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