The earlier a veterinarian can intervene and begin treatment in a laminitic case, the greater chances of success, which could mean saving the horse’s life.
Veterinarians have only recently described this dental disorder, which primarily affects older horses’ incisors and canines. Because EOTRH comes on slowly and insidiously, many owners and their vets don’t pick up on it until it’s in its late—and painful—stages, one equine dental specialist says.
If your senior horse has few to no teeth, he might not be chewing and digesting the nutrients he needs to maintain his health.
Dr. Liz Arbittier encourages owners and caretakers of senior horses to call their vet if they notice any changes in health or behavior, even when it seems minor, to identify issues and begin treatment early. Here’s what to watch for.
Researchers found that endocrine-disrupting chemical accumulation in blood could explain some environmental variance seen in EMS horses, but the precise role they play in EMS development isn’t yet clear.
The condition of your horse’s teeth can have a big impact on how he’s fed. Here’s what to know.
Horses consuming a particular supplement had higher high-molecular-weight adiponectin blood concentrations and lower insulin concentrations than when they didn’t consume it. And this, researchers say, could help reduce laminitis risk. Here’s why.
Dr. Dominic Dawson, an internal medicine specialist at the University of California, Davis, discusses important old horse dental issues and makes dental care recommendations for aging equids.
The older equine population is at greater risk of developing debilitating endocrine disorders such as insulin dysregulation and equine metabolic syndrome, all of which are best identified and treated as early as possible.
Are your horse’s teeth bothering him? Here are some common signs to watch for.
Researchers found that both basal and post-oral-sugar-test insulin responses vary across seasons in horses with insulin dysregulation.
A swollen sheath might be a minor issue, but it also could have more serious implications, one veterinarian says.
Researchers found that one in 10 horses or ponies develop an episode of laminitis every year, but only half of those episodes were diagnosed by a veterinarian.
Plan ahead when it comes to making end-of-life decisions for your horse.
Also known as “buttress foot,” this condition primarily affects horses with poor leg conformation in high-impact disciplines. A veterinary podiatry expert explains.
Researchers found that many old horses are in good body condition. And, at least in certain countries, those that don’t have ideal condition are more likely to be overweight than underweight.
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