We will examine your horse's eyes completely if there is any hint of disease or for a regularly scheduled ocular examination. Common conditions include corneal ulcers, uveitis, and traumatic incidents. However, PLEASE call us immediately if you notice any changes in or around your horse's eye (swelling, any liquid coming out of eye, change in color, wounds, or anything else out of the ordinary). Eye issues are considered an emergency and should be seen as soon as possible.
Dentistry for Horses
Like people, horses can develop dental problems. Also like people, some horses can be stoic in the face of major dental pain while a minor dental issue may compromise the performance of a more sensitive horse. This is why horses need regular exams to maximize their dental health.
Foals ...
Degenerative disorders are conditions that worsen over time. Some can be improved, or at least slowed, if caught early on. Here are a few common degenerative conditions that horses may face.
Myelopathy
Myelopathy is also called wobbler syndrome because of the affected horse’s unstable gait. This ...
Cushing’s disease (also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or PPID) is the most common disease affecting the endocrine system of horses. This group of glands produces hormones that help keep the body in balance. With Cushing’s disease, an imbalance of these hormones causes several symptoms, ...
Cryptorchidism is a condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. This is the most common problem affecting the sexual development of male horses. If both of the testicles remain in the abdomen, the horse will be sterile. Horses with an undescended testicle are sometimes ...
Horses with congenital disorders are born with physical or physiological abnormalities. These may be readily apparent, or may be diagnosed as the foal matures. Unfortunately, the list of possible congenital deformities is long. These anomalies may affect the heart, ears, eyes or skin. The autoimmune, ...
Horse owners form a special bond with their horses, but this close connection comes with the responsibility of caring for your equine companion throughout its life.
This means taking care of your horse every day throughout the year, come rain or shine. If you do this well, your horse can live up to ...
While cancer is not as prevalent in horses as it is in humans, horses do get several types of this disease. Here are a few of the common types of cancer that a horse might develop.
Melanoma
Gray horses over the age of 15 are the likeliest candidates to get melanoma. Melanoma tumors originate from cells ...
Bucked shins is the common name for very small fractures on the front part (periosteum) of a horse’s cannon bones. These bones are on the lower part of the leg, and run between the knee and the fetlock joint below.
Symptoms of Bucked Shins
Bucked shins are more common in 2- to 3-year-old Thoroughbreds ...
Breeding horses is a complicated topic, but this quick overview will provide you with enough information to talk with a breeder or your veterinarian about breeding your horse.
Role of the Stallion
A stallion is a male horse that has not been castrated. The stallion’s role in breeding is to provide ...
If you are to get the best from your horse, it is vital that you provide him with a happy, comfortable and safe home environment. This applies whether he is kept in a horse barn or in a field. As a general rule, a particularly fine-coated horse, or one that is in hard work, needs to be stabled during ...
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