Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, Author at The Horse

The Buyer’s Guide to Prepurchase Exams

Posted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Aug 25, 2021 | Article, Behavior & Handling, Body Condition, Dental Problems, Diagnostics and Technology, Eye & Ear Problems, Heart & Cardiovascular Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Other Eye Problems, Other Respiratory Problems, Purchase Exams, Radiography (X rays), Respiratory Problems, Sales, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional, Working With a Veterinarian

He might seem perfect—but before you call him yours, determine if a horse is sound and serviceable for the job at hand and if you can live with his inevitable flaws.

Fractures: Beyond the Limbs

Posted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Dec 4, 2016 | Article, Diagnosing Lameness, Fractures, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Working With a Veterinarian

They might be less common than limb fractures, but skull, rib, pelvis, and withers fractures are no less important.

My Horse Has a Fever: Now What?

Posted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Jul 15, 2016 | Anhidrosis, Article, Basic Care, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever, EIA), Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA), Horse Care, Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Monitoring Exercise Performance, Other Infectious Diseases, Recordkeeping, Salmonella, Strangles, Thermoregulation & Body Temperature, Veterinary Practice, Vital Signs & Physical Exam, Working With a Veterinarian

Learn to recognize the signs of various temperature-raising conditions in horses.

Colic: First Things First

Posted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Aug 14, 2015 | Article, Colic, Digestive System, Vital Signs & Physical Exam, Working With a Veterinarian

Here are the steps to take and information to gather when faced with a colicking horse.

Getting to Know EOTRH

Posted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Apr 23, 2015 | Article, Cushing's Disease, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Metabolic Syndrome, Older Horse Care Concerns, Working With a Veterinarian

This painful dental disease is often seen in older horses and can have severe consequences. Here’s what to watch for.

Preventing Shipping Fever

Posted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Feb 3, 2014 | Article, Horse Care, Other Respiratory Problems, Trailers & Trailer Safety, Transport Stress

Before shipping your horse this winter, learn about best ways to prevent this pulmonary disorder.

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