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Blog Archives
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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101 Things I Didn’t Know About Raising a Young Horse #27 – They take a lot (a lot!) of naps
Posted in Pregnant Mares, SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Diamond V research study on SmartDigest Ultra and SmartGI Ultra
Read the research summary here. At SmartPak, horse health is at the core of everything we do. So we invited Christine Warzecha of Diamond V® to sit down with our own Staff Veterinarian, Research and Medical Director Dr.…
Ask the Vet – COVID-19 and Equine Coronavirus
Video recorded on April 2, 2020 As the documented cases and concerns surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) increase, we know that many riders are thinking about how to best protect their families, both two-legged and four-legged. We also know there…
Ask the Vet – Boots in turnout, coconut oil, PSSM, and more! – March 2020
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly Ask the Vet video series, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like whether or not your horse should wear boots in turnout,…
Ask the Vet – Sanitizing stalls, sleep habits, blanketing, and more! – February 2020
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 blanketing and its effect on winter coat growth, how to sanitize…
Ask the Vet – Sidebones, steaming vs soaking hay, alfalfa cubes vs pellets, & more! – December 2019
Watch our video for an update on our holiday schedule. 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 steaming vs soaking…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
Ask the Vet – Diatomaceous earth, nighttime turnout, weaning, and more! – November 2019
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan confess to something but make it up to our viewers! Then they answer 5 new questions on when foals first go…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
Ask the Vet – Long term Equioxx use, work to rest ratio, disinfecting, and more! – October 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 the work-to-rest ratio for horses, introducing a horse to a protective…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
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…
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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,…
Tagged with: Arthritis, Exertional Rhabomyolysis, Joint Health, Tying Up
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
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…
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…
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…
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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…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
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…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
