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Horse Health

Optimal Diet for Cushing’s Disease

Q: My senior horse has Cushing’s disease. Can you recommend some optimal diet plans? A: It is not uncommon for…

17 years ago


Summer Heat Poses Threat to Horses

On Aug. 12, Testament, a fit 4-year-old Thoroughbred, collapsed near the winner's circle at Saratoga Race Course in New York…

17 years ago

Understanding the Risks of General Anesthesia for Horses

Just as with humans, there are risks when a horse goes under general anesthesia. Fortunately, this is where some of…

17 years ago

Obesity in Horses is on the Rise

America's growing obesity problem has alarmed physicians and public health officials, and veterinarians have recently focused attention on fat dogs…

17 years ago

Lymphosarcoma Horse Cancer

There are only a few diseases that I really hate.  Lymphosarcoma is one of them. This disease is a cancer…

17 years ago

Too Hot to Trot?

Summer is the time to get your horse in peak condition; take some extra long rides and enjoy the rays.…

17 years ago

Raising Foals: Stall vs. Pasture

Q. What are the potential effects of raising a young horse in a stall versus letting him grow up on…

18 years ago

Doing Battle Against Sarcoids

While grooming your horse you discover a gray, wart-like growth on your horse’s skin. It doesn’t seem to be causing…

18 years ago

Goat Food Lethal for Horses

Goats are one of the most common four-legged barn buddies for horses, but veterinarians continue to caution that some goat…

18 years ago

Deworming the Reluctant Horse

It’s hard to blame a horse for failing to enjoy his deworming paste; it doesn’t exactly look like good eats.…

18 years ago