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This is a space where all of us horse addicts can get together to discuss some serious topics related to horse health. I will be posting two to three answers a week to the questions you have about your horse’s health related issues. Keep in mind these are only my opinions and they are for informational purposes only. Please consult your veterinarian before treating your horse or pony for any ailment.In addition to answering questions from you I will be sharing some of the many articles that I have written. Also, I will try to keep you up to date on the latest developments in the world of equine health and nutrition.
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Ask the Vet – Blister beetles, clover slobbers, mineral oil, and more! – September 2019
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like whether or not to give mineral oil to prevent colic, the amount of…
Ask the Vet – Toxic plants, kinesiotaping, arthritis, and more! – August 2019
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like what plants are toxic to horses, the different types of colic, riding a…
An Ask the Vet milestone! Plus, stocking up, trailering, cribbing research, and more! – July 2019
THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE OF ASK THE VET! In this episode, Dr. Gray and SmartPaker Dan take a walk down memory lane in honor of answering our 200th question!!! Take the quiz along with them and see if…
Ask the Vet: Summer’s Hottest Questions
You’ve got horse health questions, and we’ve got answers! We asked Dr. Lydia Gray to answer your most commonly asked questions about summer horse care so you can help your horse beat the heat this year. Q: “How long should…
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Ask your horse health questions PLUS RAPID FIRE Q&A! | Ask the Vet
This month’s video features a twist! Since we started, Ask the Vet has answered over 200 of your questions, so we wanted to take some time to answer some of the questions that haven’t made it into the episodes RAPID-FIRE…
Ask the Vet – Conformation, cellulitis, copper deficiency & more! – June 2019
Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so that you know when the next episode comes out – your question may be featured! You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan…
Ask the Vet – Sweet itch, hoof supplements, deworming foals & more! – May 2019
It’s an Ask the Vet FIRST! This Ask the Vet episode features SmartPaker Dan and Dr. Lydia Gray going on the road for the first ever episode with a live audience! For this May 2019 episode, the Ask…
Ask the Vet – Depression in horses, swayback, identifying pain & more! – April 2019
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like equine depression, swayback, feeding a new horse, how to tell if…
Ask the Vet needs your questions for our June 2019 episode!
Download our Roku App! You have an extra few weeks this time to ask your questions this time around – make sure to check out our April episode (coming soon!) for more details on why! We know you have horse…
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Ask the Vet – Keratoma, sarcoids, fecal egg counts & more! – March 2019
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like hoof keratomas, equine sarcoids, fecal egg counts, how much hay to…
Ask the Vet – Blanketing, foals, aloe & more! – February 2019
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 viewer questions about how to know if your horse is overblanketed, the difference between positive reinforcement…
Ask the Vet – Joint injections, swollen joints, osteoarthritis & more for JHAM! – January 2019
January at SmartPak is known as Joint Health Awareness Month, so what better way to celebrate JHAM than doing an episode of Ask the Vet with a world-renowned joint expert and friend of the show, Dr. Andy Kaneps?! In this…
Ask the Vet – Strangles, equine influenza, vaccinations & more! – December 2018
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like strangles, equine influenza, herbal dewormers and alternative deworming options, when a foal should…
Ask the Vet – Club foot, best fencing, girth and saddle fit & more! – November 2018
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer viewer questions about club foot in horses, what type of fencing is best for 24/7 turnout, how to check…
