Many horse owners understand the term colic to mean abdominal pain in horses. Although there are several causes of colic,…
Summer often allows more time for travel with your horse, which can also mean spending time at different barns where…
Many of the mysteries of the equine gastrointestinal (GI) tract have yet to be solved. Still, we can say with…
Rabies doesn’t always come in the form of a drooling, snarling, biting dog. Sometimes, especially in horses, this deadly disease…
Feet are the foundation of the horse; everything starts from the bottom up. “There is more blood supply to the…
Equine botulism toxicity was a grim diagnosis. Cathy and I tried to reassure each other as the expensive antitoxin was…
My mentor and friend Dr. George Platt had been an equine vet for 43 years. I was in my third…
Dental care and barn time may seem unrelated, but unexpected tooth pain leads to a scramble to see the dentist.…
Don't let horse allergies hinder your riding plans this spring. We've all been there. It's a spring day of good…
Horse Illustrated's Vet Adventures columnist shares how she discovers a massive horse health problem. Cimarron, a stallion, lay quietly on…