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Infographic: How Horse Wounds Heal
by The Horse Staff | Jun 7, 2023
Learn about the four stages of wound repair and the steps you can take to help your horse’s wounds heal. Sponsored by W. F. Young.
Read More10 Things You Might Not Know About Puncture Wounds in Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 2, 2023
They might appear minor on the surface, but puncture wounds can involve dangerous underlying damage and infection. Here’s what you need to know about these injuries.
Read MoreManaging Horse Hoof Wounds
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | May 25, 2023
Resolving hoof wounds requires cleaning them correctly, working with your vet to get them assessed, and carefully managing lesions until they heal. Learn about four common hoof wounds and how to manage them.
Read MoreHelp! My Horse’s Wound is Near a Joint
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 12, 2023
Experts discuss what to do when your horse turns up with knee, hock, fetlock, or other leg joint wounds, and why.
Read MoreFrom Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | May 8, 2023
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Read MoreHorse Hoof Puncture Wounds
by Chris White, DVM | Jan 4, 2023
Discover why you must treat hoof punctures with urgency, and steps you can take prior to the veterinarian’s arrival.
Read MoreEquine Hoof Care: The Flourishing Frog
by Heather Smith Thomas | Aug 26, 2020
The horse’s frog is a highly adaptable structure that’s crucial to hoof health. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreHelp! Something Bit My Horse
by Erin Denney-Jones, DVM | Sep 24, 2019
Rabies is a concern when horses are bitten by unknown animals. Find out how to protect your horse.
Read MoreHoof-Care Triage
by Jennifer O. Bryant | Jul 8, 2019
Punctures, abscesses, and worse: What to do when your horse’s hoof is hurting and whom to call for help.
Read MoreTheHorse.com’s Top Videos of 2018
by The Horse Staff | Dec 29, 2018
Find videos on horse wounds, body condition scoring, equine gastric glandular disease, hoof adaptability, feeding sick horses, caring for old horses, and more.
Read More‘Street Nails’: An Equine Emergency
by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Apr 1, 2018
Nails that have punctured the bottom of a horse’s hoof, sometimes called “street nails,” require careful veterinary inspection and treatment. Here’s what to know.
Read MoreMore Evidence to Support Manuka Honey Use in Horse Wounds
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 11, 2018
Manuka honey contains biologically active compounds that appear to help horse wounds heal, particularly hard-to-treat wounds on the lower limbs.
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