Close Contact: Kissing Spines in Horses
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
March 20, 2024
How veterinarians diagnose and rehabilitate horses suffering from kissing spines.
How veterinarians diagnose and rehabilitate horses suffering from kissing spines.
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Experts answer common questions about this crippling condition that affects horses of all breeds, disciplines, and ages.
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Veterinarians across the U.S. share their most successful diagnostic methods and treatments for back pain in horses.
An equine veterinarian’s rehabilitation plan depends on whether the horse received surgical or nonsurgical treatment.
Donkeys might benefit from higher doses of morphine for pain relief than what veterinarians usually prescribe for horses.
If your horse is acting naughty when handled or ridden, he might be trying to avoid pain somewhere in his body.
It is important for veterinarians and horse owners to understand the medication rules at high-level competitions when managing pain in equine athletes.
Equine idiopathic headshaking is a painful condition, but with correct diagnosis and treatment many headshakers can live pain-free.
Researcher: The BEMER blanket technology provides a medication-free solution for reducing pain in the croup and saddle area.
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
Dr. Lori Bidwell lists pain relief medications and therapies that can help horses with acute or chronic laminitis.
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.
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