The underweight horse is a continual problem for many owners and more times than not, the approach taken does not prove beneficial. The horse continues to struggle with weight or even lose more weight. In some cases, other problems become an issue, such as anxiety, cribbing […]
Joint disease and lameness in the horse is a very common problem, impacting upwards of 75% of horses, especially as they grow older. Osteoarthritis is a condition which not only results in pain and lameness, but also negatively impacts performance and quality of life. Herbs are
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Back in the days of high school biology class, we all learned the components of the cell. Chances are that most of us have forgotten what we learned back then and that is okay, but in today’s medical society this knowledge is becoming important whether it
Gut health is one of the most important things in the horse, but often very easily overlooked. It is one key contributor to everything from colic and loose stools, to allergies and joint issues. Some horse owners realize and understand the importance of gut health and
Equine Fecal Water Syndrome (EFWS) is a new acronym tossed around for an old problem in the horse which has likely been present since the beginning of time. It is not a ‘new’ problem, but just one that we are now recognizing as a problem, which
Does your horse need an oil in his diet? It’s a popular fad or trend, going on for many years, and the short answer is ‘no’, they do not need an oil in their feed for optimal health and performance. In truth, there are situations in
The concept of ‘detoxifying’ or ‘detox’ has become almost a catch phrase at times, not only in human medicine but in horses as well. While the concept of ‘detoxifying’ is important, it is not always understood in the horse, especially the how’s and why’s of what
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Is your dog’s breath enough to knock you on your butt sometimes? How about more times than not? Have you ever looked in their mouth or do you not want to get that intimate? Trust me, as a veterinarian, I have seen some pretty dark and
In the first part of this article series, I discussed the concepts of ‘root’ problems in the horse, which in truth are not much different than in you and I. If your horse has a medical or lameness concern, then the answer regarding choosing the right
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Horses are subject to health ailments including arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, asthma, and metabolic problems just as equally as their human counterparts. Choosing the right supplement can make a world of difference in prevention of these conditions and in the recovery of the horse. There
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