Category Archives: Infections

 

Ask A Vet: What could my horses’ snotty nose mean?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Patty

Does your horse have a one-sided snotty nose accompanied by a truly terrible odor? It could be an abscessed tooth…

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Ask A Vet: Should I Still be Vaccinating for West Nile Virus?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Patty

Cases of West Nile are down in Colorado. Does this mean you can stop vaccinating for it? Read this month’s Ask A Vet for the answer.

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What is Scratches?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

QUESTION: My Horse has one white sock, and this winter, she has developed “crusties” along the back side of her pasterns. She acts as though it hurts if I try to pick at the scabs. One of my friends called … Continue reading →

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Sudden severe lameness. What are the signs of a hoof abscess?

Posted on October 21, 2009 by adminbaird

QUESTION: I left for work this morning and my 9 year old gelding was moving normally at that time. When I returned home, he was extremely lame, not wanting to place any weight on his Left front foot. After looking … Continue reading →

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What are the signs of Strangles? What other things can mimic Strangles?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by adminbaird

QUESTION: I have a 6-month-old colt that has a swollen lymph node under the right jaw the size of an small orange he does not have any clinical signs of illness, eating well, drinking and is playing with the other … Continue reading →

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