Horse care can be quite complex. The purchase of a horse alone can be costly enough, but horses have certain requirements that need to be met that generally far outweigh the cost of the horse
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Ask The Vet: Wound Care
Courtesy of AAEP Question: What is the best way to care for an open sore caused by Pigeon disease? Answer: If the horse has truly been diagnosed with “Pigeon Breast”, contamination is a concern for
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Horse Summer Dermatitis
“Sweet…”, as a modern term, denotes pleasure and enjoyment. However, for a horse, sweet itch can be anything but “sweet…”. “Sweet Itch, also known as summer eczema or equine dermatitis, is one of several seasonal
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Ask the Vet: Equine Reproduction
Courtesy of AAEP Question: I have signed a contract to breed my mare. She is 18-years-old and this is the first attempt to breed her. The stud farm wants to start the beginning of February.
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Topical Wound Care for Horses
Sooner or later, it’s bound to happen. Your horse comes in with a wound that needs attention. Do you know the best first aid for your horse’s needs? “A wound to your horse’s body can
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Ask the Vet: Corneal Ulcers
Courtesy of AAEP Question: What antibiotic should be used as a first choice to control an eye ulcer? Answer: This is a great question. Unfortunately, the answer is not a very easy or straightforward one,
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Best Pets for People with Allergies
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that one in five Americans suffers from all types of allergies, and of these between 15 and 30 percent have allergic reactions to cats and dogs. With
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Ask the Vet: Laminitis
Courtesy of AAEP Question: What is the initial treatment for laminitis that is mild and severe? If a horse is suspected of having foundered and is far from the barn, (for example in a pasture)
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Dental Care for Your Four Legged Friend
The American Dental Association recommends that we brush our teeth twice a day, floss daily, and visit our dentist regularly to have teeth cleanings and oral exams. Keeping our teeth clean is vital to our
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Ask the Vet: Dental Care
Courtesy of AAEP Question: My mare is 15-years-old and cribs. Her front incisors no longer touch because of it. Stopping her is not an option so what should I have the dentist concentrate on when
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First Aid Tips for Pet Owners
It’s the middle of the night and your phone rings. Your dog has gotten out and was hit by a car. What do you do? When our kids or our significant other gets sick or
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Cardiac Problems in Pets
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, worldwide. Pet owners should also be concerned for the hearts of their beloved animal friends. The heart is a complex organ, and
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Ask the Vet: Respiratory Problems
Courtesy of AAEP Question: My 5-year-old filly starts breathing heavy and coughing when I lope her four or five laps around the arena. Is this from moldy hay or allergies? Answer: Your filly could be
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How Cold is Too Cold?
Heaters are on and blankets seem to have taken over our homes as we bundle up to wait out the winter season. Luckily, we are able to add more layers or turn up the thermostat
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Ask the Vet: Internal Parasites
Courtesy of AAEP Question: My horses are turned out primarily on a dry lot with access to a small area of grass for approximately 2 hours/day. I have had yearly fecals done and they are
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