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Front Foot Lameness in Horses: Don’t Forget the Exam
Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.
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Casey Gruber, DVM
Articles by Casey Gruber, DVM
Overreaching in a Young Horse
Also known as “forging,” horses with overstrides can injure themselves and pull shoes when their hind feet make contact with their front legs. A vet offers advice on how to prevent problems.
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Swelling in the Girth Area
What is causing my horse to swell in the area his girth sits?
Read MoreEncouraging Cold Weather Water Consumption
Is it a good idea to add a little salt to your horses’ diet in the winter to get them to drink more water?
Read MoreCold-Weather Equine Ear Protection?
Do horses living outside need their ears protected during cold weather?
Read MorePossible Granuloma
My 20-year-old Arabian gelding has a hard, bony, fingerlike growth deep in a
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The Prepurchase Exam
A prepurchase examination or “vet check” of a potential horse purchase can identify any physical problems.
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Horse Wounds 101 (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)
With increased activity all horses are at a higher risk of sustaining traumatic lacerations or other wound types. Some might appear more serious than others, and the wound might be hours, days, or even weeks old before it is discovered.
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