AAEP Focus on Dentistry Meeting. . . conference re-cap
I recently attended the AAEP’s “Focus on Dentistry” meeting- a national conference dedicated to presenting the latest in equine dentistry research and techniques. The conference was held in Charlotte,...
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How can I prevent SAND colic in my horse?
The answer is probably not what you think. . . . . One of the most common questions I am asked as an equine vet is “how can I prevent sand build-up in my horse’s intestine?” In the...
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Why does my horse need a Coggins? We don't travel!
I hear this line often: “Doc, my horse doesn’t need a Coggins! We don’t go anywhere!” I also occasionally hear: “Hey Doc, I need to get my horse that Coggins shot.” Other horse owners refuse Coggins...
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Those aren't "old horse teeth!" That's EOTRH- a painful condition of equine...
“He’s just got ‘old horse teeth’ doc!”That’s usually the response from the horse owner or farm manager when I bring up the subject of an older horse’s diseased incisors. Yes, older horses have changes...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions about Equine Gastroscopy (Stomach Scoping)
Frequently Asked Questions About Gastroscopy What is gastroscopy?Gastroscopy is the procedure used to view the inside of a horse’s stomach. The procedure uses a 10-foot long endoscope (camera), passed...
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Horse Stomach Bots- The Life Cycle in Pictures
You've seen the little yellow eggs on your horse's legs. . . but do you know how those eggs eventually turn into bots inside your horse's stomach? It's actually pretty cool (if you like that sort of...
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