Ask Horse Journal: 05/06
…inflammatory conditions, but for long-term control of problems you should get an actual diagnosis and look for a better approach than just masking the horse’s symptoms. ———- Where’s the MSM’…
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Sand is Cause of Horse Colic
…Horse Survive Colic: Advances in diagnosis and treatment increase your horse’s chances for a swift and complete recovery..? As the collections of sand get heavier, they can weigh down the…
Your Horse`s Aching Sacroiliac Joint
…could happen when on mud, ice, pavement and so on — and could even occur on turnout. Diagnosis There are no characteristic symptoms or signs that point to the sacroiliac…
Plan Treatments And Time For Lay-Ups
…existence of other chronic problems and even the horse’s personality may cause a delay to full work. Diagnosis If there is one thing that has the greatest impact on the…
Control That Powerful, Fragile Thyroid Gland
…the horse is normal, while the horse’s response to the hormone tells the veterinarian and the owner otherwise. Who’s right’ What’s Normal’ Part of the problem with confirming a diagnosis…
Diagnostic Advancements: No More “Foot Sore” Diagnoses
…feet hurt, but why, what to do and how to manage him were anyone’s guess. Successful resolution of any lameness must begin with a diagnosis. Only then can a comprehensive…
Navicular Isn`t A `One-Size-Fits-All` Problem
…specific diagnosis, excellent farrier work and pain control. Horses with heel pain, such as in the navicular area, may graze and rest with the heel up. Bar shoes are used…
Ask Horse Journal: 03/01
…diagnosis was Potomac horse fever. Then in late November, he spiked a fever of 106?° with sore feet. Again prompt intervention was effective and he is now sound and healthy….
DSLD`s Devastation
…are involved. These gait changes sometimes lead to a misdiagnosis of neurological disease. To relieve the strain on their ankles, DSLD horses often dig holes to stand in toe first….
The Horse at Home is Still at Risk for Ulcers
…is better to call a veterinarian who can make an accurate diagnosis, which typically will involve performing an gastroscopy to provide a view of the stomach lining. “‘Scoping’ is a…