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Eye Injuries – What Should You Do?
When considering equine emergencies, few people recognize just how quickly an eye injury can deteriorate if prompt diagnosis and treatment is not obtained.
Equine Podiatry: Say what?!?!
We’ve all heard the saying “no foot, no horse” but what can we do as horse owners to make sure our horses have the best feet possible?
Equioxx use and Probiotics
The use of probiotics and their relationship to a healthy gut has been researched and discussed in both human and equine medicine with new information coming out regularly demonstrating the positive effects probiotics have on gut health. Current human-based research is looking into the disruptions in the natural gut flora (good microbes) that occur with the use of both prescription and OTC medications. An important term being used in that research is “dysbiosis.”
What is Heaves?
By. Dr. Allison Hartman Heaves is a chronic, non-infectious inflammatory condition of...
The Importance of the Dental Exam- Straight from the Horse’s Mouth
Why does my horse need regular dental exams, and what should I expect?
How to Choose Dietary Supplements
Overwhelmed by the supplement options out there for your horse? You’re not alone. Read more to learn how to choose what supplement can benefit your horse, and how to choose a brand.
Adequan vs Legend vs Oral Joint supplements – What Should You Use?
Joint support is crucial for the longevity of our equine companions. Whether your horse is an elite athlete or pasture pet, joint breakdown can and will happen. What can you do about it? Are joint injections the best option? Are supplements efficacious? Read on to find out.
Blanketing Your Horse: Deciphering the Puzzle
Is your horse as cold as you are in that frigid winter weather? Probably not, but in certain circumstances, blanketing is necessary. Find out when your horse needs a blanket, and what sort of blanket to use.
Biosecurity – Are You Doing It?
Biosecurity is anything that we do to protect a population (in this case, horses) against harmful biological substances. In the horse world, these are preventative measures we take to limit and minimize the spread of disease. What is your biosecurity plan?
Ophthalmic Emergencies: When is a goopy eye more than just a mild irritation?
When is an injury an emergency? When it comes to the eye, better safe than sorry.