The metabolic horse or better known today with the acronym, EMS, implying equine metabolic syndrome. The condition or syndrome, as it truly is, has become a catch phrase of sorts in the equine community and with veterinarians alike, being diagnosed in almost every horse with four […]
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Cushing’s or PPID in the horse is an increasingly common condition. What was once a disease diagnosed only in the elderly or older horse is now becoming common in the mid-teenaged horse as well. The vast majority of horse owners struggle to manage Cushing’s in the
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Cancer in the dog and cat is ever increasing in our veterinary society, often mirroring that which is evident in people. These cases create significant stress upon the pets, the owners, and the veterinarians as the precise treatment course and prognosis are often uncertain. The rise
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Sports related injuries are common in equine competitions and training. They are expected to occur and are likely, due to the extreme stress placed upon joints and other supporting structures, often exceeding normal limitations. The injuries can be a short term nuisance or many prove to be long term, career ending problems that drag on for years. How we approach these injuries from both a preventative and therapeutic perspective can dictate the outcome and often improve our odds of success. In order to understand the options before us, we have to understand what is taking place within that animal.
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Lameness and discomfort are very common in our canine companions, especially as they get older, but cruciate ligament injuries often top the list. Cruciate injuries are not specific to the older dog, but more common in any aged pet, especially if they are large breed and active. Given the high prevalence of these types of injuries, the expense and hassle behind cage resting, we have to dig deeper to determine possible contributors and supplementation that can be implemented to improve the odds of a full recovery.
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