I just recently purchased a 15-year-old gelding. He has only been on hay feed, not grass pasture. We’ve had him for almost a week now and have slowly been putting him in the grass pasture. We started at 40 minutes,…
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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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Joint Supplements as Proactive Maintenance
I have 3 young horses (3 yo Irish Sport, 5 yo TB and 7 yo Appendix) that I use for hunter / jumper showing. Although there are no indications of joint problems now, I am concerned about the long term…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Lameness
Bot Eggs
What’s the best way to control bots and remove bot eggs from your horse?– via HorseChannel.com I’m going to approach this question from two different angles. First, if you live in an area where bot flies are a problem, try…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Misc. Topics
Strongyle Infestation
Are there regional sub-species of strongyles? I had a mare come in from Texas to Maryland on Sept 22 who received a Panacur Power Pac 5 days before shipping whose fecal sample came back high for strongyles on Dec 8.…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Misc. Topics
Cannon Crud
What is the fungus horses get on the front of their cannon bones on their back legs and how can I get rid of it? – via HorseChannel.com I believe what you’re referring to is technically called Cannon Dermatitis or…
Ask the Vet – Hot and Cold Therapy, Feed Labels, Horse Hydration, and more! – December 2016
Have a question for our Vet? We’re taking a break over the holidays, so you have extra time to ask your horse health question! Ask your question in the comments below using #askthevetvideo by December 23rd to be…
Warts in Horses
I was wondering about warts in horses. A horse I am looking after for a friend has a white wart in his ear but I also know they can get them on their face. How can warts be treated, prevented,…
Posted in Ask the Vet
Allergy Signs in Horses
I have an 11-year-old Saddlebred gelding. He is a roarer and had a failed tie back surgery years ago. I try to keep his feed moist and am conscious of his breathing. He is starting to have allergy symptoms like…
Posted in Ask the Vet
Ask the Vet – Bot eggs, joint supplements, bran mashes, and more! – November 2016
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about cannon keratosis, how to remove bot eggs from your horse, most recommended joint supplements,…
Roaring in Horses
Can you explain partial vocal cord paralysis? Is a horse still rideable with it? I think what you may be referring to is also known as “roaring” or by its technical name “left recurrent laryngeal hemiplegia.” In basic terms, the…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Diseases and Conditions
Fall Vaccinations for Horses
Why do we give shots in spring? Can I have my vet give them in the fall instead? – via HorseChannel.com You can absolutely work with your veterinarian and reserve some vaccinations for the fall rather than give them all…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Basic Health Care
Ask the Vet – Warts, Cribbing, Deworming, and more! – October 2016
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about warts and aural plaques, cribbing, when to deworm, basic first aid, and electrolytes. Have…
Kissing Spine
I would like more information on overriding dorsal spinous processes – kissing spine. I especially would like to know how this disease can affect a senior horse and about treatment and medication. – via HorseChannel.com Known as “kissing spines” by…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Diseases and Conditions
Storing Equine Medications
Can I keep pain medications like Bute and Banamine in my tack room or will they go bad? It’s not heated or air conditioned, but it’s insulated and we keep it closed up so it doesn’t get quite as hot…
Posted in Ask the Vet, Blogs
Ask the Vet – Oversupplementing, windpuffs, 24/7 turnout, and more! – September 2016
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about what to know before you own a horse, oversupplementing, 24/7 turnout, what are windpuffs,…
