Hard Decisions When Pain Meds Aren’t Helping an Older Horse
When a pain medication or strategy is no longer providing a senior horse with relief, the kindest option might be euthanasia.
When a pain medication or strategy is no longer providing a senior horse with relief, the kindest option might be euthanasia.
While NSAIDs are valuable tools for controlling horses’ pain and inflammation, they do come with risks.
Time is life for a foal. Here’s a look at the top causes of illness in newborn foals and how to manage a sick foal.
Learn about the signs of pain in horses—and how sedation can help—in this archived podcast.
Horses might need additional risk-based vaccines in the fall months, depending on location and activities.
Confused by the various vaccine types, schedules, and administration routes for horses? Here’s what you need to know.
Luke Bass, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, explains how various restraint options work best.
For an older horse, veterinarians recommend general anesthesia with oxygen and monitoring of vital signs when undergoing surgery.
Giving medications to pregnant mares is never without risk and should always be discussed with your veterinarian.
Three top sports medicine veterinarians say the best way to stay competitive is by developing a proactive approach to managing every aspect of your horse’s health and soundness.
Here’s what to know about horse inspections, which are designed to evaluate the horse’s fitness to compete.
Here’s a look at how equine practitioners are managing during COVID and embracing the “new normal.”
From infections and trauma to blockages and growths, here’s what your vet might find within your horse’s head region.
Telemedicine is growing in popularity among veterinarians and clients, but it doesn’t come without risks.
Are you preparing to send your veterinarian a photo of your horse’s most recent injury? Consider these tips first.
Clinician: Technology helps veterinarians improve treatment outcomes and provide life-saving advice to horse owners in isolated, rural areas.
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