Management Strategies for a Horse with Lyme Disease and Anaplasmosis

Dr. Nicole Rambo and Heather share the case of Heather’s 21-year-old Quarter Horse mare, who was diagnosed with Lyme disease and anaplasmosis after developing depression, limb swelling, and mild neurological signs during peak tick season. They discuss diagnosis, hospitalization, antibiotic treatment, and the nutritional challenges of administering medication to a horse living primarily on pasture. The conversation covers practical feeding strategies during illness, the importance of maintaining forage intake, separating calcium-rich supplements from doxycycline to avoid reduced absorption, and simple ways to improve medication palatability while minimizing unnecessary dietary changes. You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition