Horse Injuries, Wound Care, and Lameness
Q: What exactly are capped hocks and is there any treatment available? Will the swelling ever go down? A: A…
Laminitis is a painful inflammation of the tissue within the foot that connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone.…
Joint Supplements Arthritis and degenerative joint disease are common problems in performance horses. They can often be managed with joint…
Q: My horse has been diagnosed with severe ringbone. I know he’ll never be ridden again, but I want to…
Q: I have a 5-year-old Paint gelding who has been diagnosed with pedal osteitis. I have done what my veterinarian…
Wounds What it is: Lacerations (cuts) and puncture wounds. Symptoms: Variable, depending on the type of wound, its severity and…
Navicular syndrome What it is: A degenerative condition characterized by progressive damage to the navicular bone, a small bone of…
Laminitis What it is: Laminitis in horses is an inflammation of the laminae, the structures in the foot that connect…
Lameness What it is: An abnormality of movement due to an injury or infection in one or more legs. Symptoms:…
Eye injuries What it is: Various types of trauma involving the eye and surrounding structures. Symptoms: Variable, depending on the…