Your horse’s joints take a pounding. Everyday wear and tear can cause cumulative damage, plus there’s the risk of trauma that increases with athletic demands. Soundness and performance suffer as a result of joint-related issues. However, joint damage can...
Download a free chart about wound care products for horses with possible products to use, if they are antibacterial, and if they promote drying and stop proud flesh.Click the image to the left to download a free PDF of...
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. From lacerations to colic to foaling difficulties, there are many emergencies that a horse owner may encounter. It’s important to know how...
Young horses don’t have it easy. New homes, new herd mates, new careers and new routines. On top of constant changes, they have an immature immune system, which can create the perfect opportunity for an infectious respiratory disease to...
Your horse's regular vaccinations are one of the cornerstones of his health care regimen. Regardless of whether your horse is a show campaigner or never leaves the farm, there are certain vaccines that every horse should receive. Perhaps you've...
Most people assume vision problems are a given when it comes to aging. Rare is the older person who gets by without glasses or contacts. In elderly dogs, failing eyesight and even complete blindness are common.
Equines, however, are another...
Chiropractic is a popular treatment for equine athletes, but if you have never tried it before, choosing a reputable equine practitioner may be difficult. To make things more complicated, you have two options to choose from: a veterinarian or...
The fall is a time of lovely colors, family get-togethers and winding down the busy show season. However, fall is often a time of increased colic calls to veterinarians. While not all colic can be prevented, paying attention to...
Various forms of developmental orthopedic disease most often appears in foals and young horses that have not yet finished growing. Photo: Leslie PotterEvery owner of a young horse hopes that the youngster will grow up to achieve his maximum...
This image from the May/June 1981 issue of Horse Illustrated shows a vet administering anthelmintic drugs via nasogastric tube.Veterinary care for horses has progressed by leaps and bounds since the days when equines were working animals. Today's horses live...
