Hilton Herbs

My horses have a virus heat about 10 days. It was done the trick - snotty nose and cough. He was not sick himself, eating well, drinking normally, feces and urine, slight elevation of temperature - in fact a cold .. Vet gave advice over the phone - effecively that the best thing to do was nothing - and everything went well.

Only problem is the cough has been suspended for 10 days. Vet is coming today to vaccinate and gave a check for good horses and that he's fine, but his throat is just irritated because of cough and just home for the rest. No probs - I'm happy with that.

Does anyone have ideas on medicines against cough (store-bought or homemade) that soothe the throat poor old horse? In the past I used Hilton Herbs "Hackaway" with some success, but it does not seem to be more available.

Respiratory infections are a very common health problem that affects horses. An upper respiratory tract infection affecting the throat, lymph nodes and lungs. It causes great discomfort for the horse, often leaving them feeling weak and listless.

If left untreated, upper respiratory infections can lead to serious complications affecting the rest of the body such as kidney damage, laminitis, swelling of the legs, heart and neurological diseases.

Treatment of upper respiratory infections involving certain drugs, supportive care and environmental factors. Medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs can be prescribed to relieve symptoms. Make sure your horse is vaccinated against viral infections that will help minimize the duration and severity of the disease.

Avoid giving your horse cough syrups or decongestants cons man, because they are potentially dangerous. To speed recovery, a comfortable, dry, well ventilated, but barn or stable, adequate rest, these foods and plenty of fresh water and clean and tender care are essential.

Natural Remedies
Natural and holistic remedies have a long history of having a positive effect on the respiratory system. Homeopathic treatments are safe, effective and gentle to use for horses and also supports the health and well-being.

Carefully selected ingredients such as Aconitum napellus, Belladonna, Hepar Sulph and are soothes the throat, nose and congested chest authorizes and strengthens the immune system. Silica Sol Merc and sulfur promotes respiratory health and acts as a tonic for the immune system.

You can get more details here ... http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/p

sugar or honey and water syringe in the throat

If you are in the United Kingdom obtain NAF D-tox, it builds up their immune system and I swear by the stuff. I used it for everything and anything, taken myself and it will kick a cold to touch!
The other thing is to rub some Vick's false nostril helps.

Horses naturally as mints and is a common remedy for human ills throat. Sometimes I feed my horse as a treat. Peppermint is also used as a way to get horses to drink water allocated and do not travel well to different water sources. Just add a couple in the bucket of water and he disguises the taste again.