by Jon Slattery | Dec 20, 2024 | AeroHippus, Equine, Equine Asthma, Flexineb, News, Pet Owners
Intro Coughing is very common in horses and can occur all year round. Coughing is often a sign of respiratory disease but can be caused by several different conditions. In addition to coughing, there are certain signs to look out for that could indicate your horse has...
by Jon Slattery | Mar 20, 2024 | AeroHippus, Equine, Equine Asthma, Flexineb, Vets-News
Background information Equine asthma treatment has traditionally always relied heavily on corticosteroids for effective treatment. However, there are a few limitations with corticosteroids – namely systemic usage has restrictions around competition and the increased...
by Jon Slattery | Nov 20, 2023 | AeroHippus, Equine, Equine Asthma, Flexineb, Pet Owners
What is nebulisation? Nebulisaton is the process of administering inhaled drugs via an equine nebuliser. The drugs are then breathed into the airways where they reach their intended site of action such as the naso-pharynx, trachea, the bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli...
by Jon Slattery | Nov 6, 2023 | AeroHippus, Equine, Equine Asthma, Flexineb, Pet Owners
Introduction Equine asthma, commonly known by the equine community as ‘heaves’, is a lot more common than you might think, and certainly quite debilitating for horses let alone stressful for their owners if not controlled properly. It can be quite a confusing disease,...
by Jon Slattery | Oct 17, 2023 | AeroHippus, Equine, Equine Asthma, Flexineb, Pet Owners
Introduction If you notice your horse cough at the beginning of a ride or while you warm up, but then go on to have no more trouble and you don’t hear another cough until the next time you ride. This can be quite normal and often nothing to worry about. It’s...
