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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There is a saying in the horse industry that goes, ‘No foot. No Horse’. It is just a saying but there is merit to that statement on more levels than are readily obvious. Your horse’s hoof or foot health is usually just associated with soundness, but
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Metabolic syndrome in the horse is on a steady rise over time. In truth, given the high number of cases, diagnosed or not, it could be considered an epidemic. Metabolic related problems in the horse are an ‘effect’ more than a ’cause’, and if you desire
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Excess heat in the horse can be a major problem for many horse owners. In part one of this article, I discussed the concept of the ‘hot’ horse, which can present many different ways clinically from sore feet to attitude issues. While it is imperative to
The hot horse comes in all shapes and sizes. The summer season opens the door for these physical characteristics to present themselves through encouragement of their development. The excess heat in the horse’s body can present clinically in many forms from a horse that can’t sweat
Your horse is lame. He’s off somewhere and your vet, through flexion tests and radiographs, determines that one of his joints is irritated or potentially worse, showing signs of degeneration or arthritis. The recommended course of action is a joint injection, but is that the right
Equine tendon and ligament injuries are extremely common in the industry, being created as a result of many factors. Despite being very common in the industry, the recovery rate is dismal with a high percentage of horses either experiencing a recurrence of the injury or being
Health and soundness in the horse is crucial to performance and overall longevity. The more time and knowledge that is soundly invested in your horse’s health, the less problems that will be present and inevitably, the lower your overall financial output on healthcare costs. Despite this
