A vaccine for strangles is available but all side effects and usage should be discussed thoroughly with a veterinarian. New horses brought onto your property should be isolated for a minimum of two weeks. Any horses suffering from the illness should be kept in isolation until fully treated and the horse's environment should be thoroughly sanitized once cleared of the infection. Horse tack and grooming supplies should not be shared among horses including feeding buckets.
Even though distemper typically dissipates without antibiotic intervention, owners should not hesitate to seek veterinarian care when their horse becomes infected. Professional care is especially urged if the horse is older, has a weakened immune system, has a highly elevated temperature, has difficulty breathing, or does not appear to be recovering with home care.
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Distemper in Horses
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