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Heat Stroke in Horses
Summer is here and it can be a difficult season for our four legged friends. Horses have natural methods for regulating their body temperature, such as sweating and an increased respiratory rate, which...
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“Help, my horse stepped on a nail!”
As you can see from this x-ray, you never know where a nail goes from the outside! If you find a nail in your horse’s foot, this is an emergency. Please call your veterinarian immediately. We ask that...
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Summer Horse Care Reminders
* Make sure your horse has access to plenty of clean water. You should check troughs and streams daily. Salt blocks should also be available at all times. * Horses in work should have electrolytes...
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Muzzle Management for your Horse
Muzzles are very helpful in keeping ponies and horses at a healthy weight. Please make sure you are using them safely! * Always use muzzles with some type of safety release in case the muzzle gets...
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Horse Sitting Tips
Many people go away in the summer. Please take the time to prepare your horse sitter. Your sitter should be willing and able to care for your horses in your absence. Ideally, your sitter should check...
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Extreme Weather Tips!
Continue turnout unless it is very icy. In deep snow, older horses or horses with lameness or neurologic issues may need to be kept in, or have limited turnout. -Try to provide a water source that is...
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Basic Equine First Aid Kit
Most horse owners have certain medications/supplies they won’t be caught without. Following is a suggested list to cover most needs until the veterinarian arrives. This would make a great gift for a...
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Choke is a common term for esophageal obstruction. The esophagus is the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. If a horse does not chew and soften their food properly, food can become lodged in...
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Reducing your horse’s risk of gastric ulcers
Ulcers are a man-made disease, affecting up to 90 percent of racehorses and 60 percent of show horses. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule also can...
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Considering Vaccinating Your Horse Yourself?
WHOA! Consider these issues before you do your own vaccinations! The benefits of having a veterinarian perform your horse’s vaccinations are numerous! Here are just a few: 1. Creates a Valid...
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What’s Wrong With My Horse’s Eye?
Eye problems are more prevalent through the summer and fall. It is important to be aware that any eye problem should be considered serious and addressed in a timely manner. Certain eye conditions can...
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Dr. LaPlume’s Fall Newsletter
Pasture management: Now is the time to have your soil tested and possibly apply the appropriate products, such as lime. Fall preventative Health Care: It’s time for Fall Vaccinations and Dentistry...
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