Answered by, Reece Myran, DVM, Pooler, GA Courtesy of AAEP Question: My equine dentist somewhat jokingly mentioned my mare should be flossing more. However, I understood his point that horses, as well as humans, get stuff
Read more
Category: Ask The Vet
Ask the Vet: Lameness
Answered by, Terri Van Wambeke, DVM, Oregon City, Oregon Question: I have an aged gelding that I think had a sprained fetlock as it was slightly swollen and a bit warm to touch. He could
Read more
Ask the Vet: Equine Nutrition
Answered by, Lydia Gray, DVM, MA, SmartPak Equine Courtesy of AAEP Question: How do you tell if a colt has ulcers? Can you treat them with better nutrition? Answer: If you suspect your horse has
Read more
Ask The Vet: Castrations
Answered by, Jennifer Reda, DVM, Steele Equine Veterinary Services, Zolfo Springs, FL and Stephanie Regan, DVM, Courtesy of AAEP Question: I have always gelded my colts at about 5 months of age, before they are weaned, so the mare
Read more
Ask the Vet: Foals
Answered by, Madison Seamans, DVM, MS, Kuna, ID Courtesy of AAEP Question: I have a one-month-old foal and would like to know which dewormer would be safe to use for their age? Answer: Parasite control has
Read more
Ask the Vet: Equine Dentistry
Answered by, Cindy Allen, DVM, Bit O’ Magic Equine, Aluchua, Fla. Question: My dental question is in regards to EOTRH in a severe parrot mouthed horse. In your research or clinic, do you have knowledge
Read more
Ask the Vet: Nutrition for the Horse
Answered by Reece Myran, DVM, Yonges Ilsand, SC Courtesy of AAEP Question: My 3-year-old warmblood keeps getting scratches on all four of his white stockings. I have tried every topical medication and oral medications from
Read more
Ask the Vet: Physical Therapy
Answered by, Silvia Do Valle, DVM, Orlando, Fla. Courtesy of AAEP Question: My horse has just been diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament tear in the knee. What is the best treatment and rehabilitation for this
Read more
Ask the Vet: Poor Performance
Answered by, Brian MacNamara, DVM, MRCVS, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, College of Veterinary Medicine, Courtesy of AAEP Question: My 10-year-old Quarter horse mare had a luxated or subluxated patella, which was put back by
Read more
Ask the Vet: Foals
Answered by, Madison Seamans, DVM, MS, Kuna, ID Courtesy of AAEP Question: I have a one-month-old foal and would like to know which dewormer would be safe to use for their age? Answer: Parasite control
Read more
Ask The Vet: Summer Care for Your Horse
Answered by Rebecca Stinson, DVM, Reidsville, NC Courtesy of AAEP Question: I am wondering what could be causing my horse to cough. Mister is 20-years-old and has had a cough since about the middle of
Read more
Ask the Vet: Alternative Therapies
Question: I am an equine sports massage therapist, I get called on to massage horses rehabbing from injuries not just helping to keep them working well for their jobs. What benefits have you seen from
Read more
Ask the Vet: Complementary Therapies and Rehabilitation
Written by Courtesy of AAEP Answered by, Sara Sammons, DVM, MS, Lavender Equine Rehabilitation & Vet Svcs. Question: My 15-year-old half Arabian gelding has arthritis in his left hock and a tiny bone chip. I
Read more
Ask the Vet: Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Courtesy of AAEP Answered by Sandi Farris, DVM, Harmony Veterinary Services, LLC Question: If scat is removed from pastures, does it greatly reduce chances of horses contracting EPM? Answer: Pastures can be contaminated with Sarcocystis
Read more
Ask the Vet: Reproduction
Courtesy of AAEP By, Madison Seamans, DVM, MS, Kuna, Idaho Question: Can I breed any jumping mare by any jumping stallion and expect that the foal will be able to jump the same? What does the latest knowledge about genetics
Read more