Managing Horses with Osteoarthritis
Matt Leshaw, DVM
December 26, 2024
One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.
One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.
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