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Behavioral Signs of Equine Cheek Tooth Findings

Haylie Kerstetter February 26, 2023

If your horse is exhibiting regular behavior problems, cheek tooth pain could be the cause.

Composite Dental Fillings Can Fix Horses’ Cavities

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 23, 2023

Resin fillings used in human dentistry can offer long-term solutions for preventing and managing infundibular caries.

Equine Dental Care: Painful Points and Uneven Arcades

Heather Smith Thomas February 18, 2023

Here are some common dental issues that can negatively impact your horse’s performance and how they can be corrected.

Pain, Behavioral, or Both?

Erica Larson December 31, 2022

Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.

Long in the Ears: Caring for Mules and Donkeys as They Age

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 26, 2022

Aging mules and donkeys need to be managed just as carefully as horses. Here’s what you need to know.

Older Horse: From Too Fat to Too Thin

Clair Thunes, PhD October 16, 2022

A once-heavy senior horse is struggling to hold condition after dental work. Our nutritionist weighs in.

Examining a Horse’s Mouth

Equus October 7, 2022

Knowing how to look inside your horse’s mouth safely can help you catch problems early.

Bacterial Meningitis: A Rare Risk of Equine Dental Problems

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 11, 2022

A mare that underwent cheek tooth extraction and sinus surgery beat the odds and survived bacterial meningitis resulting from the procedure.

Management Changes for Older PPID Horses

Dianne McFarlane, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM May 22, 2022

Senior horses with PPID need careful monitoring and preventive care because of equine Cushing’s effects on immunity, exercise tolerance, thermoregulation, and wound healing.

Senior Dental Problems: Consider the Whole Horse

Erica Larson March 31, 2022

Don’t just focus on teeth when addressing the underweight old horse; prioritize diet and lifestyle changes.

Identifying Periodontal Disease in Horses

Erica Larson March 21, 2022

Thorough exams, conducted early in the inflammation process, make way for better treatment planning.

equine dental resources; Does 'Performance Dentistry' Improve Horse Rideability?

Dental Exams and Disease Spread: Is Your Horse Safe?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 23, 2022

One survey found 84% of veterinarians didn’t use PPE or wash their hands between equine dental patients. One researcher says biosecurity should be the expectation, not the exception. Find out why.

Head First: Equine Head and Sinus Issues

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 21, 2022

From infections and trauma to blockages and growths, here’s what your vet might find within your horse’s head region.

Experts: Donkey Teeth Need Attention, Too

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 17, 2022

Donkeys have similar dental structures as horses, and they’re at risk of developing many of the same kinds of dental issues. But, unlike horses, their problems often go overlooked—and that’s to their detriment, according to donkey specialists.