symptoms

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  • what symptoms of thyroid problems horses?

    What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid Problems in Horses?

    The thyroid gland secretes hormones that are essential to keeping a horse healthy, including the hormone thyroxin. A thyroid that is not secreting enough thyroxin is said to be sluggish. A sluggish thyroid is also called "hypothyroidism" or "goiter.
  • stroke symptoms horse

    Stroke Symptoms in a Horse

    Quickly identifying stroke symptoms in a horse can save the life of the animal. A horse, which may appear to be in perfect health, can rapidly slip into a state of stroke with little warning. Many strokes are caused by a brain hemorrhage, which left untreated, can cause death.
  • arthritis symptoms horses

    Arthritis Symptoms in Horses

    Even horses that were brought up with the best diets, exercise and care may fall victim to arthritis. Known as osteoarthritis, the condition usually hits horses aged 15 and older, but it can also afflict the younger set.
  • horse colic symptoms

    Horse Colic Symptoms

    Colic is a potentially fatal condition of a horse's digestive system. There are three main causes--trapped gas, eating too much or a blockage in the intestines. Since a horse can't throw up, once something is in the digestive system, it is there to stay.