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A horse with severely itchy skin will try to alleviate the itch at all costs. You may notice your horse rubbing against fences, hedges or bushes. It is very frustrating for your horse, as the skin is the largest organ, and covers the surface area of your horses body.

Rhino flu, also known as rhinopneumonitis in horses, is an upper respiratory disease caused by the equine herpes virus. It affects the mucous membranes of the nasal cavities and lungs. Although this disease is not life-threatening, it can cause serious health complications which affect the respiratory, reproductive and nervous system of the horse.

Strangles is a highly contagious disease that affects a horses lymph nodes in its upper respiratory tract. While Strangles can affect horses of any age, it most commonly infects those between one and five years of age. Strangles is not usually fatal to horses, but it certainly can be if left untreated.

Inattention can be defined as having concentration difficulties or the inability to follow through on instructions. This may not seem like a concern if your inattentive pet is a docile house cat, however, inattention can become a problem if your inattentive pet is a show dog or a puppy in need of training.

Inflammatory bowel disease or IBD is a condition that can occur in humans, dogs, cats and horses. IBD simply refers to a group of gastro-intestinal disorders that causes irritation and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, specifically the small and large intestines as well as the regional lymph nodes.

Iodine is a chemical needed by all living things for survival. Its most important function is to provide a necessary component for thyroid hormones. Animals (and humans) have a gland in the base of the neck, the thyroid gland. This gland uses thyroid hormones to help regulate metabolic processes such as growth and energy expenditure. When thyroid hormones are imbalanced, certain disorders result.

Itchy ears are a very common condition that affects both cats and dogs. When your pet scratches and shakes his head uncontrollably, scratches his ears or rubs them against you, the couch or carpet, something may be causing them to itch.

When the skin is irritated, the pet scratches, bites and chews at the infected site and becomes inflamed, quickly turning into a festering wound. The wet, raw skin is also a breeding ground for bacteria which can lead to further, more serious infections.

Is your pet listless all the time? Does your dog or cat lack the energy to play, run or exercise? As a responsible pet owner, you should take note of any physical or behavioral changes that may accompany low energy levels. If symptoms persist, consult your vet.

Matted hair is a common problem for many cats and kittens, especially long haired cats such as Persians. Not only are these matted clumps of hair unsightly, they can become quite painful for your pet and may even cause skin irritations or infection if they are not removed.