IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES, YOUR HORSE MAY HAVE AS WELL....DONT OVERLOOK THE POSSIBILITY

I have heard over and over again about he "super pollen" that will be the downfall for us allergy sufferers this year.  I have had several bouts of symptoms already, which confirms this as fact for me.  Do not ever think that your horse is not capable of having these symptoms as well,..maybe more so this year or possible even for the first time ever.  Runny eyes, clear runny nose, and possibly trouble breathing can all be an allergic response that your horse may be having.  The weather is hot and Mother Nature has reared an ugly head the past few months making the conditions perfect for misery in the allergy department.  If your horse looks well in all other areas, he/she is not off feed, and is drinking as they should and still acts like they normally do but has the symptoms mentioned above, consider the fact that they may be suffering from allergies.  Hives can also be a good indicator as well.  Instead of calling upon the vet or just overlooking the situation thinking it will pass and take care of itself, which in most cases it will, but that could take some long periods of suffering before some relief is evident.  Try an antihistamine supplement in the feed.   When you start giving this additive  and then start to notice the cease of all symptoms or at least see less of them, then you are on the right track to helping your horse to some comfort.  There is nothing more annoying to me runny eyes and nose left to take care of itself.    This will usually lead to a contagious form of conjunctivitis formed by the collaboration of flies.  Provide the comfort for your horse that you would provide yourself or someone that you love by treating with an antihistamine supplement.