Symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to what happens normally following childbirth. They include difficulty sleeping, appetite changes, excessive fatigue, decreased libido, and frequent mood changes.
If your horse needs a topical medication along with a pain reliever, your veterinarian may have you apply a dimethyl sulfoxide, or DMSO, solution. DMSO is quickly absorbed through the skin and is especially good at relieving swelling, as it pulls moisture from tissues.
Types of Worms. There are many species of worms that affect horses, but the most important ones are listed below. Large Red Worms (Strongyles). These are the type of worm which in the past owners and vets were most concerned about. Worming drugs are not all the same-Different classes of drugs will treat different worms and their duration of action and thus frequency of treatment is different. 2  Livery Yards with many owners-Many horses are kept on livery yards where individual owners are responsible for worm control in their horses.