Answered by, Madison Seamans, DVM, MS, Cornerstone Equine Medical Service, Wilder, Idaho Courtesy of AAEP Question: I was told it is not wise to breed an Appaloosa to an Appaloosa. What issues would this present, and
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Ask the Vet: Joint Infections
Answered by, Jen Reda, DVM, Aiken, SC and Stephanie Regan, DVM, Lexington, KY Courtesy of AAEP Question: My 19-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was recently diagnosed with moderate osteoarthritis in his right hind and upon ultrasound, with mild DSLD in both
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Ask The Vet: Therapeutic Farriery
Answered by, Jillian Mills, DVM, DACVSMR, CERP, CVA, Starwood Equine Veterinary Services, Woodside, CA Courtesy of AAEP Question: As I watch my horse walk towards me, I can see that the outside of her left front
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Ask The Vet: Colic
Answered by, Amy Constantine, DVM, Antioch, Tenn. Courtesy of AAEP Question: Can colic be prevented and if so, how? What makes a horse more susceptible to colic and what are indicators that my horse might be
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Ask the Vet: Equine Skin Tumors
Answered by, Elizabeth Carr, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM, DACVECC, CVA, Michigan State University Courtesy of AAEP Question: I have a grey 5-year-old Arab/Azteca mare. She is greying pretty slowly and I am wondering if horses that grey
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Ask the Vet: Equine Dentistry
Answered by, Reece Myran, DVM, Pooler, GA. Courtesy of AAEP Question: Based on canine treatment of some deep pockets with doxycycline gel, I am wondering if this can be used in horses to help clear up
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Ask the Vet: Equine Dentistry
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
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