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Some people are allergic to horses. Depending on the type of allergy, this can result in various symptoms:
- Itchy eyes, nose or skin
- Hives or rashes
- Watery eyes
- Sneezing or coughing
- Difficulty breathing
- Asthma attacks
When first being exposed to horses, one should carefully check if one has an allergic reaction. Special care should be taken with anyone who suffers from asthma as a horse allergy can trigger a asthmatic attack, which in the most severe cases have been fatal. Consequently, if one has an asthma problem, one should take precautions when first exposed to horses (including having an inhaler and other asthma treatments to hand) and one should monitor asthmatic children when first exposed to horses.
The most common cause of allergies to horses is their dander. Dander is bits of skin which has flaked off (like dandruff) and bits of hair. Another common cause is horse mites (or rather, their droppings). One can also be allergic to horse salvia or urine.
It is possible to have an allergic reaction without being near a horse, through indirect contact. For example, dander and mite droppings can be rubbed off onto tack and clothing (in particular, they adhere to rugs, blankets and clothing), so contact with these items can trigger a horse allergy. There are a number of cases where one family member rides horses, resulting in another family member having allergic reactions or asthma due to exposure to clothing or equipment which is brought back home by the horse rider. In such cases, one should take appropriate preventive steps (e.g. have the rider change clothing before coming home, wipe down tack before bringing it into the house, etc.). Likewise, entering a barn or other enclosed area where horses have recently been can result in a reaction even if the horses are not present at the moment.
Treatment
Horse allergies can be treated in the same way as other allergies: avoidance if possible, otherwise medications such anti-histamines or corticosteroids, or desensitizing treatment. The various treatment options should be discussed with your doctor.
If one cannot easily avoid being around horses, one may wish to be tested to determine which aspect of the horse one is allergic too, as this will help in determining how to best manage the allergic condition:
- In the case of the allergy being caused by dander (rather than other aspects of the horse), many people report that the ‘curly horse’ breeds do not cause a reaction (apparently they produce little dander), so they are able to ride these breeds.
- In the case that one is allergic to horse mites, treatment of the horse and its box against mites may reduce the allergic reaction to acceptable levels.
- In the case of allergy to urine, avoiding contaminated areas (e.g. the horse’s box) and washing the horse down (in case it has rolled in its box) may allow one to continue to be around horses without suffering from the associated allergy.
- In any case, knowing the exact cause of the horse allergy may allow one to minimise exposure to this particular aspect and thereby continue to be around horses.
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Doug Stewart is the owner of Horses for Sale and author of articles such as Allergy to Horses.
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Great video.
Much love Kat
You're lucky to have such good parents who care more about you than a horse. Most dog "parents" would not be as loving to their kid as yours are to you.
If you cant afford the tests that cost hundreds – ask a health dowser to do it for you. If you contact the British Society of Dowsers or the american equivalent if you are stateside, ask for someone from the professional register and ask for someone who specialises in animals/horses. Then you contact them. They will ask you for a full list of what your horse eats, the hay, where you bought it from, what grasses it is on etc etc. Haylage will also be discussed. The area you live in and whether you are near marshy boggy areas or heathland.
They will then run a series of dowsing tests to determine what if anything your horse is allergic to and what perhaps is causing the problem. This will cost you about £50-£100 .
It works so dont pooh pooh it all you out there who have had no experience of dowsers.
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wich program he is for doing this ? beside a tablet ofc
See if your vet would recommend "Tri Hist" granules to top dress on your horse's grain or processed feed. It's an antihistamine and works well with allergic horses. You do want to stay on top of ANY allergies that your horse may have. Also see if your vet would have any other ideas to help your horse.
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i dont know much but i do know that they give u a few shots over time.
I this its like
2 shots
3 months later 2 shots again
5 months later 1 shot or something.
i know someone who has gotten the shots and she says that they work great. Ps. U should ask your doctor about how many shots and such… because i was just guestimating
Also, the cost depends on your insurance and stuff.
Hope this helped!!! Good luck<3
Nope, she doesn't need to worry. She in no way injected enough to do damage.
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Wait until your allergy shots are done? If you are trying all that stuff, and still getting terrible symptoms I think you are stuck.
Horses can definitely have allergies. One of my horses has an allergy to a certain type of weed. It makes him very sensitive to the sun. Fortunately, since we have moved to our new place, he hasn't been affected.
However, call your vet and tell him/her your horse's symptoms. There could be something in his eye. You don't want the eye to be damaged, so give your vet a call. You may just need to get some ointment to put in his eye, but better safe than sorry!