Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), a byproduct of the chemical solvent industry, was approved by the FDA to treat musculoskeletal disorders in horses…
With all the recent talk about the importance of using fecal egg count tests (FECs to improve parasite control, I…
For the past three years, animal health company Merial has hosted gastroscopy events across the country, and the results consistently…
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. As with humans, pets benefit from having good oral hygiene. Dental disease can…
Various conditions respond to herbal treatments. Hilary Self, medical herbalist and director/co-founder of Hilton Herbs, offers some examples: Hormonal conditions:…
Q: A few months ago, I acquired a 13-year-old Arabian gelding to use as a lesson horse. He was very…
Just like other equines, donkeys need regular dental care to prevent pain and difficulty eating. Because of donkeys stoic nature,…
Q: A few months ago, I bought an older Appaloosa gelding. He was severely underweight and had heaves. I brought…
You’re in the barn aisle tacking up your horse when he ducks his head and expels a harsh, dry cough.…
When communicating with your vet, you should consider the following checklist to relay any history and information that might shed…