Savvy Equestrian - Educational Horse Articles
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Lyme Disease in HorsesWhat is Lyme disease? How do ticks transmit the Lyme disease bacteria? Read more... |
Disease & Illness
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August 3, 2008 Lameness & Joint MedicationsAlthough joint therapy has been primarily targeted at thoroughbred and quarter horses, many breeds deal with the same sorts of problems. Read more... |
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August 3, 2008 Camping and Packing with Your HorseThe most common veterinary emergencies on the trail are colic, wounds (including rope burns), lameness, and “tying up”. Read more... |
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May 29, 2008 Bute and “Banamine”“Hey Doc… my horse has been colicky since last night. I gave him some Banamine and he seemed OK, but now he doesn’t look so good”. Read more... |
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April 7, 2008 Recognize the Signs of LaminitisEvery day veterinarians across the country see hundreds of cases of laminitis, a painful disease that affects the feet of horses. Read more... |
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March 26, 2008 Equine Skin Conditions Part IFor large animals, horses tend to be very sensitive and also tend to have unique veterinary problems. Their skin is no different. Read more... |
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September 26, 2007 Equine Skin Conditions Part IIEquine skin disease can be classified in several ways. Certain breeds, colors or ages of horses are more susceptible to certain problems. Read more... |
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August 8, 2007 Equine Gastric Ulcer SyndromeThere has been a growing appreciation recently for how common gastric (stomach) ulcers are in trained horses and in the general horse population. Read more... |
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July 18, 2007 Colic Part 1I am often surprised when experienced horse people talk about colic as a disease rather than a symptom. Read more... |
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July 18, 2007 Colic Part 2In Colic - Part 1 we discussed how colic is not a disease, but a group of symptoms shown by a horse experiencing abdominal pain. Read more... |
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May 10, 2007 SteroidsWhat do steroids do in the horses body? Read more... |
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May 3, 2007 Grass FounderLaminitis, or founder, is a painful and potentially devastating foot condition that can affect any equine. Read more... |
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April 28, 2007 Is Joint Therapy Right For Your Horse?Public demand for a precise diagnosis and treatment of lameness problems has increased tremedously. Is joint therapy right for your horse? Read more... |
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April 26, 2007 Eventing: Preventing LamenessThe event horse must primarily be a brave, clever, a bold jumper cross-country, with scope and speed. He must also be sound. Read more... |
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April 24, 2007 Horse Dental ProblemsHorses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. Read more... | |
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April 13, 2007 Parasite Control TipsInternal parasites are silent killers. They can cause extensive internal damage, and you may not even realize your horses are heavily infected. Read more... |
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