How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a thorough dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.
When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.
In this roundtable discussion led by Dr. Julia Miller, experts cover common horse wounds, complications with healing, and effective treatment options.
Dr. Kelly Vineyard describes the best ways to help an older horse with poor dentition gain weight without putting him at risk of choke or GI problems.
When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.
Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers breaks down the body condition scoring system and how you can determine if your horse is at a healthy weight.
Here are some tips for promoting nonworking horses’ optimal health (and preventing potential problems) with nutrition.
An owner’s Morgan mare might have something wrong with her teeth. A veterinarian with an interest in equine dentistry explains what to expect from the dental examination.
As your horse ages, dental problems might develop that require changes to his diet.
Brush up on your equine oral health knowledge with these facts about dental anatomy, issues, and exams.
What is the long-term prognosis for a young horse losing a tooth prematurely?
Find out what causes watery feces in horses and whether you should be concerned.
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
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Probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the horse’s gut microbiome without causing harm.
How to choose, install, and maintain your stall or shed floors to maximize horse comfort and chore convenience.
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