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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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Ask the Vet – Depression in horses, swayback, identifying pain & more! – April 2019
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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…
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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…
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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…
Ask the Vet – Prepping for the worst, pigeon fever, summer sores & more! – October 2018
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan (while SmartPaker Sarah is on maternity leave) answer 5 new questions on topics like how to prepare your trailer in…
Ask the Vet – How to build topline, suspensory injuries, grazing muzzles & more! – September 2018
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah reveal a (temporary) change to some upcoming episodes and answer 5 new questions on topics like building topline,…
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Ask the Vet – Bowed tendons, mares in heat, hay analysis & more! – August 2018
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah encourage everyone to check out our previous episodes to see if their question was answered so that you can then…
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Preventing Horse Barn Fires
By Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak Staff Veterinarian/Medical Director, with Dr. Rebecca Gimenez, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Inc (TLAER) President and Primary Instructor Introduction Horse barn fires occur all over the U.S. at various times of the year – there…
Ask the Vet – Tick prevention, straw bedding, when to call the vet & more! – June 2018
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah start out by answering some fan mail! Then they answer your questions about tick prevention, straw bedding, when…
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Test Your Bone IQ
How many bones do horses have? 52 110 205 Most horses have 205 bones, although some breeds – such as the Arabian – may have one fewer vertebrae and one less pair of ribs. There are 54 bones in the…
Ask the Vet – HYPP, supplements for all horses, magnesium for horses & more! – May 2018
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about beet pulp and alfalfa pellets for a hard keeper, HYPP, magnesium for horses, fly…
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Ask the Vet – Sleep deprivation, bathing frequency, grass vs alfalfa hay & more! – April 2018
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about sleep deprivation in horses, how often to bathe your horse, the differences between alfalfa…
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Considerations for Horse Owners Concerned About Bone Health
What should horse owners who are concerned about bone health be considering? If you have concerns about bone health, either in the mature performance horse or in the growing horse, we recommend working with your veterinarian. It is critical to…
