Stifling the Pain in Horses
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
October 4, 2022
Find out how to get athletic horses with injuries to the large, complex stifle joint on the road to recovery.
Find out how to get athletic horses with injuries to the large, complex stifle joint on the road to recovery.
A veterinarian explains the risk factors and recovery process for superficial digital flexor tendon injuries.
Recent study results suggest dietary changes can alter horses’ intestinal microbiome to their benefit.
Horses with equine Cushing’s disease need regular assessments to determine their response to pergolide and adjust dosing as needed.
Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called “tying-up.” While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management.
West Nile virus is still a threat to horses, but veterinarians say vaccination rates are down.
Navicular syndrome, more accurately referred to as podotrochlosis, is a catchall phrase describing chronic forelimb lameness caused by pain stemming from the navicular bone and related structures. Sponsored by Dechra.
Discover why supportive care and dietary management are paramount for positive outcomes in acute colitis cases.
Water and electrolytes are key to minimizing heat stress and dehydration, and continuous application of 60-78.8 F water is best for cooling.
Keep the horse’s microbiome healthy by mimicking the lifestyle maintained by wild horses.
What causes free fecal water syndrome in horses and how diet plays a part.
The right treatment can help prevent serious infections and unsightly proud flesh.
Shock wave therapy is an important tool for helping manage a variety of equine conditions and injuries.
Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.
Low-starch forage and weight loss can help horses with laminitis regain their foothold.
Many horses diagnosed with equine gastric ulcer syndrome via gastroscopy have no clinical signs, or the signs are so subtle owners fail to recognize them. Sponsored by Vitalize.
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