Veterinary Topics

Thinking about buying a horse? A pre-purchase exam could help you make sure you're making the right decision.

Does your horse have a bloody nose after exercising? Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage could be to blame.

Is hay belly the reason that your horse's gut has become bigger?

Do you know the signs that may indicate that your horse is unwell?

Do you know how to keep your horse's teeth and jaw healthy?

Does your horse need to eat more during the winter?

Does your horse sweat enough?

Does your horse's chest heave when it breathes? COPD may be the problem.

Could your horse be at risk of developing one of these common hoof problems?

Does your older horse have any of these PPID symptoms?

Do you know which plants could sicken your horse?

Is your horse a speedy eater? These tips will help reduce the risk of equine choke.

Horse owners form a special bond with their horses, but this close connection comes with the responsibility of caring for your equine companion throughout its life. This means taking care of your horse every day throughout the year, come rain or shine. If you do this well, your horse can live up to 35

Cushing’s disease (also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or PPID) is the most common disease affecting the endocrine system of horses. This group of glands produces hormones that help keep the body in balance. With Cushing’s disease, an imbalance of these hormones causes several symptoms,

Cryptorchidism is a condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. This is the most common problem affecting the sexual development of male horses. If both of the testicles remain in the abdomen, the horse will be sterile. Horses with an undescended testicle are sometimes

Horses with congenital disorders are born with physical or physiological abnormalities. These may be readily apparent, or may be diagnosed as the foal matures. Unfortunately, the list of possible congenital deformities is long. These anomalies may affect the heart, ears, eyes or skin. The autoimmune,