Should I Be Concerned About My Horse Producing Fecal Water?
Michelle Anderson
March 24, 2022
Dr. Alicia Long answers a listener’s question about why a horse might suffer from fecal water that’s worse in the fall.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Dr. Alicia Long answers a listener’s question about why a horse might suffer from fecal water that’s worse in the fall.
What’s the best way to help soothe a horse’s stomach while he’s getting bute or other NSAIDs? Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania offers advice.
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An upset digestive system can lead to bigger problems, ranging from gastric ulcers to colitis to colic. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
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Researcher: Veterinarians should “forget” two viruses once commonly blamed for equine liver disease.
Learn how gastric ulcers affect equine performance and the best ways for treating them in actively competing horses.
Get to know the nuances of donkey care, from treating metabolic issues to drug dosing.
Horses at multiple farms have shown signs consistent with botulism.
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.
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From infections and trauma to blockages and growths, here’s what your vet might find within your horse’s head region.
Routine health monitoring and broader testing helped veterinarians identify an outbreak quickly.
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.
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