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Horse Dental Care

Ask the Vet: Do stallions have more teeth than mares?

Q: Can you settle a bet? I was always told that male horses (stallions and geldings) have more teeth than…

7 years ago


Why Senior Horses Need Fall Dental Check-Ups

By Henrietta Coole, Equine Guelph With winter around the corner, now is the time for a dental check-up and nutritional…

7 years ago

Ask the Vet: Your Horse’s Teeth

Q: How can you tell the age of a horse by the teeth? And what are the most common teeth/gum/jaw…

7 years ago

An Equine Dental Mystery

After treatment for EOTRH, owner Kym Langevin says that Peanut has never been better.   Peanut is my 13-year-old Quarter…

9 years ago

Ask the Vet: Dental Care and Bitless Bridles

Throughout 2015, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse health questions.   Q: I've always heard that floating is necessary because…

9 years ago

Dental Anomalies in Horses

For the average horse with normal tooth development and regular oral exams, dental care is generally straightforward. Sharp enamel points…

11 years ago

Dental Care for Young Horses

Just as with human children, regular dental care is important in young and growing horses. Proper attention to your horse’s…

11 years ago

Equine Dental Health Basics

Points, hooks, waves and ramps…they may not sound connected, but all four are common abnormalities that equine dentists regularly address…

12 years ago

No More Dental Denial

Last year during Wally’s annual teeth floating, my vet Jennifer stopped midway, turned to me and said, “This is it.…

13 years ago

Guidelines for Donkey Dental Care Released by The Donkey Sanctuary

Just like other equines, donkeys need regular dental care to prevent pain and difficulty eating. Because of donkeys stoic nature,…

14 years ago