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Horses diagnosed with kissing spines might need a combination of interventions such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, shockwave therapy, injections, physical rehabilitation, and in more advanced cases surgery to relieve pain and restore mobility. Nathan Canada, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Texas Equine Hospital, in Bryan, describes the long-term management and treatment options for horses with kissing spines in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt. 

This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Managing Chronic Conditions in Horses” Listen to the full recording here.

About the Expert:

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Nathan Canada, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS

Nathan Canada, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, attended Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, in Stillwater, and received his DVM in 2011. After graduating, he completed a one year internship at Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, Florida. He then traveled to Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center, in Manhattan for an additional year of training. During this time, he was selected to enter the equine surgery residency program. He completed his residency in July of 2016 and received his master’s degree in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. He obtained diplomate status in February 2017. Canada enjoys spending time with his family, connecting with others through his local church, and anything that involves being outdoors, especially fishing.