A veterinarian describes when sedation might be necessary for your horse’s farrier visit, common sedatives for farrier work, and safety considerations.
As horses age, they might need additional nutritional support. Read advice for feeding senior horses.
Your farrier plays an important part in your horse’s hoof health. Remembering a few simple things can help the appointment run smoothly.
Learn about the more subtle signs of pain horses might express as undesirable behaviors and how veterinarians can pinpoint the cause.
Dr. Lori Bidwell shares how horse sedation, including Dormosedan Gel, supports safe handling, standing procedures, and stress-free care for horses.
Read about how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats.
Read top tips and tricks for medicating your horse with everything from antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets to anti-ulcer pastes and deworming medications.
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
My OTTB recently recovered from a bowed tendon injury. What can I do to help him continue to stay sound?
Learn the latest on keeping internal and external equine parasites at bay.
Prevent weight loss in horses by testing hay, monitoring calorie intake, and adding fat or fiber to maintain body condition through seasonal forage changes.
Dr. Lindsey Boone describes myths, mechanisms, and methods of regenerative therapies for equine musculoskeletal injuries in this presentation. Sponsored by Dechra.
Is it harmful to spray cold water on a hot horse? Should you scrape your horse after hosing him? Two experts weigh in.
Horses still face the threat of West Nile virus. Dr. Sally DeNotta shares how it spreads, what signs to watch for, and why vaccination and mosquito control matter every year.
Listen to this episode of Ask TheHorse to learn how to prepare for equine health emergencies logistically and financially. Sponsored by CareCredit.
The diagnostic tests veterinarians use are evolving to improve how we manage infectious diseases in horses.
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