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Horse Health

Ask the Vet: Could my horse’s restricted diet cause a vitamin deficiency?

  Q: My horse is a very easy keeper. He lives outdoors 24/7 and doesn’t get any grain. He wears…

11 years ago


Caring for the Traveling Horse

Planes, trains and automobiles – the ability to move horses across the country, and even around the world, has come…

11 years ago

Ask the Vet: Filling out in the Hip

  Q: My 8-year-old Quarter Horse is on high-quality grain and a regular deworming program, but he's just not filling…

11 years ago

Ask the Vet: Ulcers and the Hard Keeper

  Q: I have a 15-year-old gelding that I acquired last year. When I first brought him home he was…

11 years ago

Spring Shots for Horses

Spring is upon us, and it’s time for your veterinarian to check in on your horse. An annual vet visit…

11 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

Ask the Vet: Exercising Horses in Cold Weather

  Q: It has been 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder here for weeks. Is it safe to work my horse…

11 years ago

Ask the Vet: Leaving the Barn Open in Winter

Q: My friend told me that it’s better to keep the windows open in the barn so fresh air circulates,…

11 years ago

Spring Conditioning for Every Horse

Your horse has had a nice rest over the winter months and you’re ready to put him back into steady…

11 years ago

Ask the Vet

Dr. Lydia Gray is the Medical Director and Staff Veterinarian for SmartPak Equine in Plymouth, MA, where she directs the…

11 years ago