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Horse Health

Understanding Equine Impaction Colic

Many horse owners understand the term colic to mean abdominal pain in horses. Although there are several causes of colic,…

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Preventing Exposure to Illness When Traveling with Horses

Summer often allows more time for travel with your horse, which can also mean spending time at different barns where…

2 years ago

Equine Microbiome: Helpers in your Horse’s Gut

Many of the mysteries of the equine gastrointestinal (GI) tract have yet to be solved. Still, we can say with…

2 years ago

Equine Rabies: Preventing the Silent Killer

Rabies doesn’t always come in the form of a drooling, snarling, biting dog. Sometimes, especially in horses, this deadly disease…

2 years ago

Horse Hoof Crack Rundown

Feet are the foundation of the horse; everything starts from the bottom up. “There is more blood supply to the…

2 years ago

Vet Adventures: Surviving Equine Botulism

Equine botulism toxicity was a grim diagnosis. Cathy and I tried to reassure each other as the expensive antitoxin was…

2 years ago

Growing Pains for a Pregnant Pony

My mentor and friend Dr. George Platt had been an equine vet for 43 years. I was in my third…

2 years ago

Equine Dental Care 101

Dental care and barn time may seem unrelated, but unexpected tooth pain leads to a scramble to see the dentist.…

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Horse Allergies: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Don't let horse allergies hinder your riding plans this spring. We've all been there. It's a spring day of good…

2 years ago

Vet Adventures: Cold Call, When a Tingly Arm Indicates a Massive Horse Health Problem

Horse Illustrated's Vet Adventures columnist shares how she discovers a massive horse health problem.  Cimarron, a stallion, lay quietly on…

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