In this article hear from veterinarians and horse owners about the pros and cons of using sedatives, and whether you should be against them or for them.
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Practicing the following steps with a variety of tasty treats rather than the oral medications will quickly help turn the process into a positive experience
This article is intended to help readers administer the eye medication, or medications, veterinarians may recommend in order to help their horse.
Could your horse benefit from a visit to the equine chiropractor? Find out which issues chiropractic therapy could potentially help.
The two most common reasons why horses cough are respiratory infection and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), also known as heaves.
It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. Melissa McKee, DVM, explains how to clean a sheath and why it’s so important.
Potomac horse fever is a potentially fatal gastrointestinal disease that strikes in the summer months, causing, depression, among other symptoms.
Hoof-related problems can be scary, but with help from your veterinarian and a methodical approach to care, your horse’s foot can quickly mend.
Find out what to do about upward fixation of the patella, a condition in which a ligament in the horse’s upper hind leg gets stuck over a piece of bone.
Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens inside the eye causing blurry or obscured vision that may result in spooking or impaired performance.
A handy guide that covers some of the most common skin problems in horses, complete with symptoms, treatments and prevention tips.
Diarrhea can be a symptom of different ailments, from mild to life-threatening. So it is important to discover the cause and initiate treatment quickly.
The decision to castrate (or geld) a stallion, called an orchidectomy, is one that most horse owners, trainers and managers have had to make. While performance and manageability may be improved with castration, many feel the pressure of limiting future …
Horses with bladder stones may strain when attempting to urinate, and may also exhibit signs of abdominal pain. Blood in the urine is a common indication.
The only treatment for Cushing’s is daily drug therapy, but researchers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are working on a surgical solution.