Equine Dental Examinations – What to expect1 year
Dental disease in horses was reported as early as the Romans but it wasn’t until recent times that a real focus on research into equine …Read More
The dangers of sweet spring grass1 year
Horses are grazers designed to use fibrous material (such as grass and hay) as an energy source. However, the grasses horses were designed to eat …Read More
The 1, 2, 3’s of Foaling1 year
Foaling season is here! Most mares can deliver their foal without assistance. However, many owners want to be there for the big event and because …Read More
Diagnostic imaging2 years
Diagnostic imaging with x-ray and ultrasound enables our equine vets to accurately diagnose conditions. X-rays Radiography (X-rays) are still the main form of diagnostic imaging …Read More
Donkey care2 years
Donkeys are different from horses and have slightly different health care considerations. However, their basic care needs of a good diet, regular hoof care, dental care, and vaccinations …Read More
Lameness2 years
Lameness is one of the most prevalent veterinary complaints in horse management. It can range from an obvious non-weight bearing gait to more subtle signs …Read More
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)2 years
Previously known as Equine Cushing’s Disease, PPID is a common hormonal dysfunction in horses. It can affect as many as 1 in 7 horses and …Read More
Equine eye conditions2 years
Horses have almost 360-degree field of vision allows them to constantly scan the environment for possible threats and their binocular vision allows them to focus …Read More
Colic2 years
Colic is a familiar term to horse owners yet it is often unclear why it has developed. It is often tricky to pinpoint as it …Read More
Shockwave therapy for your horse2 years
What is shockwave? Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive, nonsurgical therapy for chronic and painful orthopaedic conditions. ESWT is performed using a portable …Read More
Preparing for your Equine Vet’s visit2 years
As busy equine vets, we love it when our clients are prepared for their appointment. Here are some tips for keeping us on time and …Read More
Is your horse at risk of tetanus?2 years
The honest answer is I don’t know. To know the answer we need to understand a little about this terrifying disease which infects our horses. …Read More