Circulatory System In Horses – An Introduction
The cardiovascular system is the plumbing of the body. This is the system that distributes food, oxygen, communication molecules (hormones), repair …
Category: Circulatory
Circulatory System In Horses – Dependent Edema
Blood, like any liquid, falls to the lowest point. When the liquid part of blood leaks out of the blood vessels, it always gravitates to the low point…
Circulatory System In Horses – Mitral Valve Insufficiency
[x_alert type=“info” close="false" heading="Overview"]Though rare in horses, the chief complaint can be a blue tongue.[/x_alert]
Circulatory System In Horses – Petechiae
Small red spots on the gums and mucous membranes behind the lips indicates inflammation of the blood vessels in the horse causing them to leak small p…
Circulatory System In Horses – Sheath Edema
The sheath is at the farthest point from the heart and damage to the blood flow in castrated males can sometimes prevent the normal flow of blood lead…
Circulatory System In Horses – Thrombosis
The veins of horses normally do not have obstructions but when they become occluded either partially or fully, then the blood flow ceases and they bec…
Horse Respiratory System – Nosebleed (Epistaxis)
Blood coming out of the nostrils can originate anywhere in the respiratory tract from the nostrils to the lungs.
Circulatory System In Horses – Lymphangitis
Inflammation of the lymphatic system can be severe and life threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
Circulatory System In Horses – Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)
This is the viral disease that the Coggins blood test was made to discover. A negative test is required for travel of the change of ownership in the …