Anhidrosis in Horses

to do much good.
There are a few supplements that have shown some anecdotal success over the first few days of use so response to treatment can be assessed quickly Rodgers says. There are other supplements that are typically given over a month or more and response to treatment with those products may be harder to evaluate as environmental conditions may change over that length of time.
Rodgers notes that a 2010 study of Xiang Ru San a Chinese herbal medicine used in conjunction with acupuncture showed statistically significant benefit to all 18 horses with anhidrosis that were studied4. However this study relied on owner reporting and didnt have a control group or doubleblind methodology.

A doubleblind study of 44 horses conducted in 2012 by the University of Florida also found significantly improved sweattest results from acupuncture and herbal medicine and did have a control group. However these results returned to baseline four weeks after stopping treatment5.
Consistent use of Xiang Ru San while the horse still has some ability to sweat albeit reduced has been helpful in my practice says Rodgers. Ive had the most beneficial longerlasting results with consistent management changes and NeuroVet paste use soon after diagnosis.
Unfortunately its important to note that no anhidrosis treatment is one and done.
Most of the treatments have to be ongoing until consistent increases in sweating ability are seen which can take a month or more or until the combined ambient heathumidity index has declined says Rodgers.
Once a horse has had anhidrosis he should be monitored whenever environmental conditions might trigger it.
Managing anhidrosis can be difficult and a drain on an owner in terms of time and finances. However with diligent care and a dedicated veterinarian a horse suffering from anhidrosis can often lead a safe and healthy lifeno relocation necessary.