After treatment for EOTRH, owner Kym Langevin says that Peanut has never been better.
Peanut is my 13-year-old Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred gelding that I consider my third child. I purchased Peanut from my farrier when I was eight and a half...
Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH) is a dental disease that can occur as horses age. It typically affects the incisors and sometimes canine teeth. There have been reported instances of it affecting the cheek teeth as well....
On any given day, the average equine veterinarian may see and treat a variety of conditions, illnesses and injuries—and those are just the scheduled cases. When the cell phone rings with an emergency call, there’s no telling what kind...
On any given day, the average equine veterinarian may see and treat a variety of conditions, illnesses and injuries—and those are just the scheduled cases. When the cell phone rings with an emergency call, there’s no telling what kind...
So you’ve brought your new horse home. Now what? You want to bond with him, but how do you go about doing it?
Be patient with your horse while he adjusts to his new situation. Even if your facility...
Q: My Quarter Horse mare has developed a strange behavior. Suddenly she will act drowsy, eyes half closed, head slightly down. Then she rocks back and forth like she's trying to keep her balance. Sometimes she'll go down on...
As your horse nuzzles you over the fence, you reflect on how long you’ve had him in your life and start counting back through the years. Although time seems to pass so quickly, you realize that your horse is...
Q: I have a horse that might have frostbite on his nose and ears. How can I tell if he has frostbite, and if he has it, what should I do about it?
A: Most healthy, well-fed horses do fine...
We should support good horse rescues. Since humane societies are rarely equipped to take in equines, these private organizations fill a huge need. However, some "rescues” are really scams, hoarders, or horse dealers in disguise. Here’s how to tell...
Occasionally, a horse may require medication that is not in oral form. If you are experienced and comfortable in the administration of subcutaneous (under the skin) or intramuscular (in the muscle) injections, your veterinarian may leave these for you...
