I don’t know about you, but this year I’m almost looking forward to fly season because it means that after a long (and very cold) winter, spring is finally here! And with the right gear and right preparation, victory can…
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Demystifying feed through daily dewormers
Would it be overdosing my horses if I gave them a daily dose of dewormer “Strongid C” every morning with their feed, and still do a rotation de-worming paste every other month? – JN, Indiana Dear JN, Yes. Your New…
Tagged with: Insect Control, Parasite Control
Posted in Basic Health Care, Nutrition, Seasonal Horse Care
Posted in Basic Health Care, Nutrition, Seasonal Horse Care
Your Horse Is At Risk
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $10,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. 900,000 horses will colic this year That estimate is from the American Association…
Tagged with: Colic, ColiCare, Dehydration, Deworming Resources, Forage, Hydration, Insect Control, Parasite Control, Worms
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Peek in our Paks: Angie & Falkner
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $10,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Ever wish you could take a sneak peek inside our horses’ SmartPaks? Now…
Do fly control supplements really work?
I board my horse at a facility with approximately 30 other horses. There is adequate pasture space for all. And fairly good manure management. My question is, do fly repellent supplements work? I know that for larval killer, all horses…
Sunshine and Quarter Horses: behind the scenes for our Western spring photo shoot
“It’s funny being in the catalog business—when everyone is just wrapping up Christmas, we’re already thinking spring! So, at the end of December, all of our exciting new products (including some awesome, brand new Rockin’ SP Fly sheets) made their way down to sunny Ocala, FL, for our spring photo shoot…”
Tagged with: Insect Control, Rider Apparel, Rider Gear, Tack, Western
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures, Travel
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures, Travel
Stop pests at the source
Tired of endlessly spraying for flies? Sick of choking on chemical repellents? Prevent pests from becoming a problem in the first place! We’ve got four simple ways you can ensure your horses are fly-free all season long.
5 Things You Need to Know about Dewormer
Preventing parasite infestation is crucial to maintaining your horse’s health. If left untreated, a high parasite load can cause symptoms including poor quality coat, weight loss, diarrhea or colic. There are two methods of parasite control: daily dewormers or a paste dewormer program. No matter which method you use, there are five things every owner should (or shouldn’t) do.
Skin Allergies: Sweet Itch
My horse is 15 years old and gets sweet itch every spring. Someone told me to add Flax seed meal to her diet. I’ve started that this winter. I’ve noticed a growth in her mane and tail but was wondering…
Deworming Q & A
Question: “I’m looking for the 3-way rotation chart. Can you report this on your website?”
Tagged with: Deworming Resources, Insect Control, Parasite Control, Worms
Posted in Seasonal Horse Care
Posted in Seasonal Horse Care
Ticked Off by Ticks?
We all love blood-sucking monsters when they’re on the big screen or in our favorite teenage romance novel, but it’s a completely different story when they’re in our barn. There is nothing cute about finding a tick nestled deep in your horse’s mane when you’re busy braiding for a show. And not only are ticks far less attractive than pasty British actors seductively faking an American accent, they are also far more hazardous to the health of your favorite four-legged friends…
Peek in Our Paks: Maria & Riv
Ever wish you could take a sneak peek inside our horses’ and dogs’ SmartPaks? Now you can! Check out the supplements we love, for the animals we adore.
Tagged with: Canine, Eventing, Insect Control, Life at SmartPak, Merchandising, Peek in Our Paks, Supplements
Posted in Peek In Our Paks
Posted in Peek In Our Paks
No More Deworming Rotation Chart?
Looking for the 3 way rotation chart. Had it saved to my favorites and it shows up for 1/2 a second then goes to this page. Can you repost this on your website? PLEASE bring this back. Or, is there someone out there who has it saved and can send it to me? Thanks, Ann
Tagged with: Deworming Resources, Insect Control, Parasite Control, Worms
Posted in Basic Health Care, Nutrition
Posted in Basic Health Care, Nutrition
Ask the Vet: Is Horse Dewormer Safe for Dogs?
Hello, I was told by a Jack Russell Terrier breeder that it would be ok to give my Jack Russel Terrier Liqui-Care P. for worms. I know this stuff is for horses. Is this ok or not? Thank you! –…
Tagged with: Canine, Deworming Resources, Dog, Insect Control, Parasite Control, Worms
Posted in Ask the Vet - Canine
Posted in Ask the Vet - Canine
Safely Deworming with a Heavy Parasite Load
Is the Panacur (5 day) Powerpac safe to give to a 700 lb EXTREMELY WORMY 3 year old colt? Should he be given the full tube or just the amount of tube for his weight? KM from FL Dear KM,…
Tagged with: Deworming Resources, Insect Control, Parasite Control, Worms
Posted in Basic Health Care
Posted in Basic Health Care
