Help! Something Bit My Horse
Erin Denney-Jones, DVM
September 24, 2019
Rabies is a concern when horses are bitten by unknown animals. Find out how to protect your horse.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Rabies is a concern when horses are bitten by unknown animals. Find out how to protect your horse.
Reining horses and those competing in other cattle events often wear slide plates. These specialized hind shoes allow them to slide while reducing joint stress.
After a horse has had a bout of laminitis, can she be brought up slowly on grass again? If so, how soon can this be done?
Find out how to keep your middle-aged horse’s teeth, feet, joints, and more healthy.
Learn how to prepare for, prevent, and handle potential emergencies on the trail.
Here’s how to react if your horse consumes feed designed for another animal.
Dr. Scott Fleming discusses how improper palmar angles can cause problems for horses.
Should you let an abscess come out naturally or drain it? Dr. Scott Fleming offers his insight into handing this painful hoof problem.
Find out what causes white line disease and how you can treat and manage it from equine podiatrist Dr. Scott Fleming.
Dr. Scott Fleming offers research-based insight into this long-held horse hoof belief.
While hoof boots are a popular among trail riders, research on if and how they work is limited. A graduate student investigated their use on asphalt and crushed stone, and here’s what she learned.
Your horse’s feet are his foundation. What does a healthy hoof look like? Does your horse need shoes, or is he fine barefoot? And what about hoof boots? Learn how to work with your farrier (or trimmer) and veterinarian to ensure your horse’s feet receive the right care.
Can horses with PPID be turned out on pasture and have grass? It depends, one researcher says. Here’s why.
Australian researchers recently tested whether velagliflozin could help prevent laminitis in horses, and they say it’s showing promising results in early trials.
Research suggests that bisphosphonates can effectively help control clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses, but there’s less research on off-label use. Here’s what to know.
Experts offer tips for mud management on farms and how to keep horses and their hooves healthy when faced with copious wet weather.
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