Diseases and Conditions
Compendium Articles
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Guttural Pouch Tympany
Learn about the guttural pouch in horses that is similar to the eustachian tube in humans, how to recognize Guttural Pouch Tympany in a foal or horse and what your veterinarian can do to treat this condition.
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Habronemiasis
Learn about the damage that Habronemia nematodes inflict on horses in the disease Habronemiasis, also known as Summer Sores, and the treatment and medications necessary to rid the horse of these parasites.
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Heart Disease
Learn about the different types of heart disease in horses and how to recognize the symptoms, as well as why a skilled veterinarian with the necessary diagnostic skills and equipment is important in treatment of heart disease.
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Heat Stroke
 Learn how to recognize heat or sun stroke in your horse and how to relieve the critical symptoms and physical conditions that are a threat to the horse's life and health.
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Hematoma
Learn what causes Hematomas in horses and why large hematomas may need to be drained with follow-up care to prevent infection.
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Hendra Virus
 Learn about Hendra virus, a zoonotic disease found largely in Australia that is carried by fruit bats known as flying foxes, what the symptoms are, and how the horse owners can best prevent the disease.
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Hepatitis
Learn how Hepatitis, a life-threatening liver disease affects horses and why prevention is based on avoiding use of tetanus antitoxin as an antiserum along with a healthy horse environment with plenty of water, clean hay and good ventilation.
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Hives
Hives are raised swellings that occur on the horse's skin that may cause itching and discomfort. Learn about the causes of hives, treatments, and ways of preventing hives in your horses.
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Hoof Crack
 Learn about hoof structure, different kinds of hoof cracks, and how careful attention to shoeing, trimming and cleaning along with appropriate diet can reduce the number and size of hoof cracks.
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Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
Learn about Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis also known as HYPP a genetically-linked muscle disease that is passed from parent to offspring and is caused by a mutation in the sodium-channel gene which regulates muscle contractions.