Catching dental problems early can help keep your horse healthy. Horses over 5 years old should receive annual checkups; younger…
Q. What is your advice regarding when to call out the vet if you suspect that your horse is…
Equine herpes virus (EHV) is a difficult disease to control. “It is speculated that 80 to 90 percent of horses…
If your horse travels or is exposed to unfamiliar horses on a regular basis, talk to your veterinarian about regular…
According to recent research published by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the current recommendations for the primary rabies…
Q. If I suspect that my horse is choking, what first-aid protocol should I follow while waiting for the veterinarian…
Horses are more sensitive to botulism than any other domesticated animal species. The bacterium that causes this disease is ubiquitous…
Cantharidin, the highly toxic substance found in blister beetles, can cause severe complications and death if ingested by your horse.…
Researchers in Australia* are warning that there “is an urgent need for research” to confirm the efficacy and safety of…
1. Routine: Keeping a consistent daily routine is important for horses. Any change in a horse’s routine can lead to…