Dentistry
Munching Through the Snow: A Vet Talks Winter Nutrition for Your Horse
As winter months creep up on us, shorter days and cooler temperatures signal plants to slow and eventually stop their…
Recognizing the Connection Between Dental Pain and Horse Behavior Problems
Could dental pain be the culprit for your horse’s behavioral problems? A recent study done by researchers at the University…
Equine Dentistry Today
Read to learn about horse dentistry and its importance. As veterinarians, there are always those horses we’ll never forget. For…
Ask the Vet: Wolf Teeth
Q: Is removing wolf teeth necessary? When should it be done? A: "Wolf” teeth, the true first premolars, typically sit…
Ask the Vet: EOTRH
Q: The vet was just out to look at my 20-year-old horse, who’s become difficult to bridle, picks at his…
Why Senior Horses Need Fall Dental Check-Ups
By Henrietta Coole, Equine Guelph With winter around the corner, now is the time for a dental check-up and nutritional…
Ask the Vet: Your Horse’s Teeth
Q: How can you tell the age of a horse by the teeth? And what are the most common teeth/gum/jaw…
Ask the Vet: Why Do Horses Have Wolf Teeth Removed?
Q: Why do horses have their wolf teeth removed? A: Let’s begin with some basic equine dental anatomy. Horses have…
Video: Floating a Horse’s Teeth
If you’re new to horses, it can take some time to learn all the ins-and-outs of routine equine vet care.…
Recognize Your Horse’s Dental Problems
Catching dental problems early can help keep your horse healthy. Horses over 5 years old should receive annual checkups; younger…