Parasite control isn’t the most exciting topic, but it has a fascinating—and sometimes horrifying—history. For example, horse experts during the Renaissance period believed parasites could be obliterated if you drained some of your horse’s blood and fed it back...
There’s nothing else quite like it: We’ve all done a double-take when a horse goes by with a blindingly shiny coat. Whether or not you show your horse, you’d probably rather he have a shiny coat than a dull...
In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for Dr. Gray? Send it to hc-editor@luminamedia.com and use subject line "Ask the Vet."Q: Can I keep pain medications like Bute...
You’re the kind of horse owner veterinarians like to have as a client because you always make your horse’s well-being a priority. You read horse health articles and books, paying attention to the latest developments. You follow a balanced...
Q: I would like more information on overriding dorsal spinous processes - kissing spine. I especially would like to know how this disease can affect a senior horse and about treatment and medication.A: Known as "kissing spines” by horsemen...
Click to download a printer-friendly pdfParasite control is an important part of your horse’s health management. Since parasites develop resistance to commonly used deworming drugs, rotation is no longer the recommended strategy. Here’s what you need to know about...
Of course your horse’s health is important to you. But it’s easy to get confused and even overwhelmed with all of the vaccines, health papers and deworming schedules you have to keep track of. Here are 10 tips to...
Q: I understand walking a colicking horse into exhaustion until the vet gets there is not beneficial at all, but what if a horse desperately wants to roll?A: I’m glad that you recognize "walking a horse to death” is...
Tendon and ligament injuries are common in horses. With an immense amount of body weight upheld by four spindly legs, it’s not a surprise that equines can develop issues with some of the structures housed inside this support system.Not...
Knowing how to care for your horse in a medical emergency is a vital horse ownership skill. Being able to quickly spot critical situations that require veterinary care can impact your horse’s healing and recovery time, but deciding what...
