Basic Health

Is your horse picky about drinking water when he’s away from home? Horses don’t like change, and this fact Read more

Castrating a male horse, called gelding, can be done at a veterinary hospital but is often done in the Read more

The practice of “stacking”—using two or more similar medications simultaneously in the hope of faster healing—isn’t helpful, and may Read more

Mold and dust particles that are inhaled by horses can cause inflammation that puts the lung tissues at risk Read more

Equine Cushing’s disease, or pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, is common in older horses and is suspected when a horse Read more

A common small airway disease in horses is known as heaves. Horses suffering from this malady show obvious signs while Read more

A new tool developed for use in small animals may make equine eye exams easier and more sensitive. Read more

Pastured horses move more than stalled equines, and turning an older horse out with congenial companions will encourage gentle Read more

Black walnut toxicosis or black walnut poisoning is an imminent threat to horses bedded on shavings, sawdust, or other Read more

Saliva is a critical component of the equine digestive process. Unlike other species, its importance does not stem from Read more