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Blog Archives
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
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 the Vet – Hoof packing, tying up vs colic, riding in the heat & more! – August 2017
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 Lydia keeps in Newman’s journal, hoof packing, when is it too hot ride,…
Tagged with: Abscess, Exertional Rhabomyolysis, Hoof Care, Tying Up
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
Pop Quiz: Make a Muscle
Muscle Health Which of these does a horse need to develop strong, healthy muscle tissue? Amino acids Exercise A diet high in sugar a and b In order to build muscle, your horse needs a combination of both amino acids…
Tagged with: Exertional Rhabomyolysis, Muscle, SmartMuscle, SmartSupplements, Supplements, Tying Up
Posted in Equine Health, Muscle & Weight Management
Posted in Equine Health, Muscle & Weight Management
How Hot is Too Hot to Ride?
Out here in the Midwest, our summers get seriously hot and humid. I personally don’t mind the heat, but I worry that it’s too much for my horse. He sweats a lot when it gets above 80* and even though…
Selenium Safety
“I just bought my first horse and he came with a SmartPak that has a multi-vitamin, vitamin E and selenium pellets, a hoof supplement and a joint supplement in it. I moved him into a new barn when I bought…
Managing Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) in Your Horse
My horse was just diagnosed with Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy, he is now on Poulin Grain Carb Safe. Can you explain more about this, and how to keep the total carbohydrate level at 12% or below? Thank you. – SK,…
Tagged with: Exertional Rhabomyolysis, Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy, PSSM, Tying Up
Posted in Diseases & Conditions
Posted in Diseases & Conditions
Understanding Equine Muscle Disorders
Enjoy our free Webinar: Understanding Equine Muscle Disorders, hosted by Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Medical Director/Staff Veterinarian and Jessica Normand, Director of Supplement Marketing. Learn how nutrition, supplements, exercise and other management practices can help with Tying Up, PSSM and HYPP in horses.
Tagged with: Exertional Rhabomyolysis, Tying Up, Webinars
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, Muscle & Weight Management, Webinars
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, Muscle & Weight Management, Webinars
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Feeding the Race Horse
In your opinion, what is the best feed combination for a race horse in racing season and during rest period? Should it be different due to the different energy demands? Is there need for supplementation? Thank you! – Edward
