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Choke is an esophageal obstruction caused by poorly chewed food or other material that gets stuck in the throat of horses. Unlike choking in humans, the airway is not compromised, therefore choke is not immediately life-threatening in horses.
The Vetster Editorial Team
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A horse which groans excessively or ‘roars’ during exercise may have laryngeal paralysis. This condition is caused by damage to a nerve inside the neck which controls the opening of the throat.
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Theiler’s disease is a form of liver disease affecting adult horses. Also known as equine serum hepatitis, it is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition.
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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant skin cancer that arises from the superficial layer of the skin. SCC appears as a single, raised mass that often ulcerates and may bleed or as soft flesh-colored masses that mimic “proud flesh."
Papillomatosis is a skin disease caused by several equine papillomaviruses that present as papillomas (commonly known as warts). Equine warts commonly develop on the muzzle and face, genitals, pasterns, or in the ears of young horses.
Melanomas are skin tumors that develop from the cells responsible for skin pigment called melanocytes. Melanomas are most common in gray, but occur in other horses as well. The cause of melanoma is not completely understood.
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Rain rot or rain scald is caused by Dermatophilus congolensis, a bacteria that causes a skin infection in horses. Rain rot affects horses of all ages, but most commonly affects young or immunosuppressed horses chronically exposed to wet conditions.
Tetanus is an uncommon, life-threatening disease in horses caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Tetanus causes contraction of muscles, resulting in symptoms such as mild colic, a stiff/spastic gait, lameness, rigid body and limbs, and contraction of muscles in the face.
Dermatophytosis is a fungal skin infection also known as ringworm. Ringworm is very contagious and is transmitted by contact with infected horses or contaminated materials and surfaces.
Rhodococcal pneumonia is an infection of the lungs in horses. It is caused by the bacteria Rhodococcus equi, which is found in soil. Rhodococcal pneumonia is the most common cause of pneumonia in foals.
Gastric ulcers are sores inside the lining of the stomach. In horses, two types of gastric ulcers have been identified: upper and lower. Ulcers found in the upper area of the stomach are often caused by intense performance demands or stress.
Equine Recurrent Uveitis (ERU), or moon blindness, is an uncommon condition affecting horses, characterized by inflammation within the eye that occurs repeatedly. ERU cycles through periods where it is active, aggressive, and painful, as well as mild phases which often show no symptoms.
Tooth root abscesses are infections occurring at the base of the tooth, known as the root in horses. Infections in this area often affect the surrounding bone, ligaments, and in the case of upper teeth, the sinuses can become infected.
Equine influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that can spread quickly among young, at-risk, and unvaccinated horses. Symptoms of equine influenza include fever, nasal discharge, lethargy, enlarged lymph nodes, and cough.
Iron poisoning is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when there is an excess of iron in a horse's system.
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