Horse Health
July 2020 SmartPak SmartTip of the Month: SmartSalt and SmartLytes for Salt and Electrolyte Loss
Salt (aka sodium chloride) and electrolytes play a key role in the health and well-being of your horse, so it’s…
DHA Supplementation May Reduce Inflammation in Metabolic Horses
Researchers from the University of Kentucky were looking for an effective way to reduce inflammation in horses suffering from equine…
Evidence Suggests Previously Unrecognized Latex Allergies May Play Role in Equine Asthma
Latex exposure could be detrimental to a horse’s respiratory health. That’s the surprising discovery from Morris Animal Foundation-funded research at…
Demystifying Hemp and CBDs in the Horse
Hemp is all of the buzz these days, and for good reason. It's a plant with literally thousands of uses.…
Are You Concerned About Colic During Covid-19?
With many horses seeing their exercise schedules suddenly reduced or eliminated, questions have cropped up if this creates a higher…
Learn More About Respiratory Disease in the Horse for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Learn more about the differences between terms used for respiratory disease in the horse, such as heaves, chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Ten Plants Toxic to Horses
Horses are usually content to simply graze on the grasses that you want them to, but there are some poisonous…
In Case of Colic: What is Colic in Horses and How Do You Treat and Prevent It?
Few problems can leave you feeling more scared and helpless than a colicky horse. Sometimes colic feels as unpredictable as…
Equine Coronavirus Vs. COVID-19: Two Distinctly Different Diseases
The recent spread of the novel coronavirus has raised serious concerns as the status continues to evolve. As equine veterinarians,…
Senior Horse Dental Care
Being herbivores, horses rely on eating large amounts of fibrous vegetation throughout the day to keep their digestive systems healthy…