Recognizing health problems in your horse is the first step toward treating them. For some problems, early recognition can mean…
Wounds What it is: Lacerations (cuts) and puncture wounds. Symptoms: Variable, depending on the type of wound, its severity and…
What it is: A disease of the hoof’s frog, with an accompanying secondary bacterial infection. In extreme cases it can…
Scratches, aka pastern dermatitis or “greasy heel” What it is: Inflammation of the skin on the lower legs caused by…
Rain rot (dermatophilosis) What it is: A skin infection caused by Dermatophilus congolensis, a fungus-like bacteria present on the skin…
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:…
Hives (urticaria) What it is: A skin manifestation of an allergic reaction to various triggers, including insect stings/bites, chemicals, medications…
Heaves, formerly known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and now most often called recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) What it…