Smile! An In-Depth Look Into Your Horse’s Mouth – Part 1
The health of your horse’s teeth is one of the key aspects in keeping your horse healthy. Stacy Potter takes an in-depth look into horse dental heath.
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Beating Boredom – Tips to Keep the Stalled Horse Comfortable
Do you stall your horses? Learn how you can keep them fit both physically and mentally by Beating Boredom – an article from Sarah Williams.
The Blood Chemistry Profile: What Do All These Letters Mean??
Generally included in routine blood panels that may be recommended by your veterinarian, the blood chemistry profile gives insight into how your horse’s body is functioning metabolically as well as assessing how the major organs in the body are working. The blood chemistry profile, sometimes called a “chem panel”, will…
The Complete Blood Count – Why Do I Need It?
Your horse is not acting right, so you call your veterinarian. After examining your faithful steed, he makes some recommendations. One of the diagnostic tools he needs is a complete blood count, or CBC. You say “sure, go ahead” but inside you are wondering if this is really necessary. Why…
A Healthy Start for Your Horse
A horse only needs to see their doctor when their sick, right? Unfortunately, this is a common misconception. Horses and other pets for that matter, should see their veterinarian for basic wellness exams at least once a year or more often if they are being treated for any specific conditions….