Caring for your older horse
There are important management decisions that will need to be made to ensure your equine friend will stay happy and healthy for years to come.
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Equine eye issues are always an emergency
Why do horses injure their eyes so much? The horse’s large globe and prominent placement on the sides of their head makes the eyeball very susceptible to trauma. Injury or discomfort to the eye can be subtle. Clinical signs include squinting, tearing, increased discharge, swelling around the eye, red conjunctiva, and/or the eyelashes pointing down […]
How happy is your horse? How your horse feels impacts how they experience pain
You may have heard nerve signals explained with a stovetop: you hover your hand above the stove, you feel that it’s hot, and you move your hand. Horses might not use stovetops, but their bodies work the same way that ours do. Any behavior exhibited by a horse is the motor output in response to […]
Vesicular stomatitis in horses
Vesicular stomatitis is a viral infection that can cause disease in a broad range of animals, primarily horses, cattle, and pigs.
Osteochondritis dissecans in horses
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a joint disorder that can significantly impact the health and performance of horses. Understanding why it happens and how to manage it is crucial for horse owners. What is osteochondritis dissecans? OCD is a developmental orthopedic disease. There are three terms that are commonly used in association with the disease: Osteochondrosis: […]
Do horses get allergies?
Just like humans, cats, and dogs, horses can also suffer from allergies. Allergic reactions can occur in response to insects, medications, food, and environmental factors. An allergic reaction can look like a breakout of hives, rashes, itching, and/or hair loss. If your horse is allergic to something that was inhaled, your horse may start coughing, […]
Laminitis in horses
A painful foot condition, laminitis can be the result of various disease processes. Once a horse has had a bout of laminitis, they may be more susceptible to future episodes, which is why recognition and prompt treatment of laminitis is critical to achieving the best possible outcome.
Equine spring wellness exams
Spring wellness exams are routine exams to make sure your horse is happy and healthy as they transition out of winter and gear up for summertime.
Equine Cushing’s disease
Learn about clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of Cushing’s disease in horses.