How to Keep Your Horse Safe During the 4th of July
A veterinarian offers tips on how you can prepare in advance to keep your horse calm despite the noise and sight of festive fireworks.
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Wendy Krebs, DVM, is a partner at Bend Equine Medical Center in Bend, Oregon. She grew up in western Oregon where she participated first in 4-H and later in eventing. She graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 and performed a yearlong equine internship, followed by a four-year American College of Veterinary Surgeons Equine Surgery residency. Her practice interests include surgery and performance horse care, as well as comprehensive preventive care. She lives on a small working ranch in Tumalo with her husband, two young children, and a bevy of animals, including nine horses. She enjoys riding her Oldenburg mare, Aria, emergency schedule permitting.
Posted by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Jul 1, 2022 | Article, Behavior, Horse Care, Medications, Safety
A veterinarian offers tips on how you can prepare in advance to keep your horse calm despite the noise and sight of festive fireworks.
Read MorePosted by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Jan 13, 2022 | Basic Care, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Injuries & Wounds, Lameness, Welfare and Industry, Working With a Veterinarian
Are you preparing to send your veterinarian a photo of your horse’s most recent injury? Consider these tips first.
Read MorePosted by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Jun 22, 2020 | Article, Biosecurity, Diseases and Conditions, First Aid, First Aid & Emergency Care, Horse Care, Other Skin Problems, Recordkeeping, Respiratory Problems, Seasonal Care, Summer Care, Thermoregulation & Body Temperature, Trailers & Trailer Safety, Transport Stress, Transportation, Vaccinations, Water & Electrolytes, Welfare and Industry
Remember these pointers to help ensure your summer riding season is fun and safe.
Read MorePosted by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Feb 7, 2020 | Article, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Feeding Old Horses, Older Horse Care Concerns, Vet and Professional
What could cause a horse to develop equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (or EOTRH)?
Read MorePosted by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Nov 5, 2019 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Other Skin Problems, Skin Problems
Sometimes people can spread diseases to their horses. Ringworm, a highly contagious fungal infection, is one example.
Read MorePosted by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Feb 5, 2019 | Article, Basic Care, Diseases and Conditions, Grooming, Horse Care, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Skin Problems, Skin Problems
A swollen sheath might be a minor issue, but it also could have more serious implications, one veterinarian says.
Read MorePosted by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Dec 5, 2018 | Article, Basic Care, Biosecurity, Breeding and Reproduction, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Farm and Barn, Healthy Farm Management, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Quarantine, Vaccinations
A barn was released from an EHV-1 quarantine, but is the risk for disease transmission gone? A veterinarian weighs in.
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