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Treatment  Depending on the underlying cause for the seizures there are certain treatments that are designed to help control the episodes, but there is nothing that can prevent or stop epilepsy in horses in the long term. There are, however, two types of medications used by veterinarians to control the convulsions that occur during seizures: Diazepam and Phenobarbitone., ,Epileptic Seizures Much like in humans, horses suffer from epilepsy. And although equine epilepsy may not be the most common of horse afflictions, it is one that horse owners should be aware of. It causes seizures of various intensities and without proper care, a horse who is suffering from epilepsy runs the risk of seriously hurting themselves, other people or animals around them. Symptoms The most common sign of epilepsy is seizures. The horse will usually become unconscious, collapse, tremble and shake. Its ears or tail may tremble, while its eyes will glaze over, giving a distant or vacant appearance. It is something very disconcerting to witness. After the episode is over, however, the horse will generally return to its normal state.

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References Featured Image: iStock.com/kasayizgi,References Close,Boil A boil, the result of an infection in the skin, is similar to an abscess. It starts out as a small bump and grows over time to become a larger boil that may seep puss. Eventually, a boil will scab over. Boils are very painful and can even cause temporary lameness in some horses. It is important to locate and treat boils as soon as possible to prevent the spread of infection. Symptoms and Types The signs for a boil are fairly easy to recognize and include: Lesion(s) on the skin A break in the skin A small bump or papule Edema (or swelling caused by trapped fluid)

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While any horse can have parasites, foals, older horses, or those that have compromised immune systems are most likely to develop colic or become otherwise ill due to parasites. Having a deworming schedule for your horse helps reduce the number of parasites living in their gut. A few of the most common internal parasites that affect a horse’s health include: Strongyles Ascarids (roundworms) Tapeworms Pinworms Botflies Hairworms Stomach worms Roundworms are most likely to cause issues in foals, whereas tapeworms or small strongyles are most problematic in adult horses. Most—as much as 90%! —of internal parasites come from the environment. Most parasite species enter the body while the horse is grazing on grass. However, horses can also get parasites when grooming themselves, particularly while licking their legs, where botfly larvae typically lay their eggs. Left untreated, parasites in horses can lead to: Poor body condition Pot belly Weight loss Less than optimal performance Gut slides or impactions in young horses, which is rare but fatal However, sometimes horses with lots of parasites may not show any signs at all, says Sandra Tasse, DVM, who works for Rood & Riddle in Saratoga, New York. That’s why it’s so important to test your horse for parasites—and, more importantly, keep them at a manageable level by using dewormers.  ,Left unchecked, internal parasites can cause health issues in horses. Administering regular horse dewormers can help prevent illnesses and other complications brought on by a high parasite load in a horse’s body. Here’s what you need to know about horse dewormers.