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Horse Health

Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)

Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), a byproduct of the chemical solvent industry, was approved by the FDA to treat musculoskeletal disorders in horses…

14 years ago


What is a Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test?

With all the recent talk about the importance of using fecal egg count tests (FECs to improve parasite control, I…

14 years ago

More Than Half of Horses Tested Found to Have Stomach Ulcers

For the past three years, animal health company Merial has hosted gastroscopy events across the country, and the results consistently…

14 years ago

Don’t Neglect Your Horse’s Dental Health

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. As with humans, pets benefit from having good oral hygiene. Dental disease can…

14 years ago

An Herbal Sampler

Various conditions respond to herbal treatments. Hilary Self, medical herbalist and director/co-founder of Hilton Herbs, offers some examples: Hormonal conditions:…

14 years ago

Question of the Week: Skinny Lesson Horse

Q: A few months ago, I acquired a 13-year-old Arabian gelding to use as a lesson horse. He was very…

14 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

Question of the Week: Blind Horse

Q: A few months ago, I bought an older Appaloosa gelding. He was severely underweight and had heaves. I brought…

14 years ago

Heaves in Horses

You’re in the barn aisle tacking up your horse when he ducks his head and expels a harsh, dry cough.…

14 years ago

RAO: The Source of the Problem

When communicating with your vet, you should consider the following checklist to relay any history and information that might shed…

14 years ago