Is your horse occasionally reluctant to pick up either lead? Or maybe your horse fights you all the time on just one lead? It could be a sign of hind end lameness. Pain in the hind limbs, whether due to a stifle, hock or other issue, will alter a horses’ behavior...
QUESTION: Is it time for spring shots? ANSWER: Warm days, green grass, tulips beginning to show, and the familiar buzz in the background are all signs that Spring is here.The first thought is, “it’s too early”, but sure enough, the bugs are here.Insects are powerful...
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 it “grease-heel” and another called it “scratches.” Can you...
Question: What can I do to keep my horse healthy and safe through severe cold temperatures? Answer: With winter in full swing, and high temps expected below zero, there are a few things you can do to try to ensure that your horse comes through a cold snap without...
QUESTION: I have read a lot on Fecal Egg Counts over the past few months. Could you discuss the appropriate use of counts here in Colorado? ANSWER: In the last Ask a Vet, we discussed rotational deworming and its application here in Colorado. Fecal Egg Counts...
