Farewell with Parting Tips
It wouldn't seem right if the vet didn't leave you with at least SOME advice!
Grant Miller, DVM
Ticks Are Rearing Their Ugly Heads Again
Fall and Winter bring hungry ticks- but their bite can carry potentially fatal diseases for your horse.
Odd and Ends: Pentosan Availability and Horse Transport Law Pending
These are important happenings that you need to know about.
"Steroids" for Pain
When all else fails, corticosteriods may make a difference in arthritic pain.
Medical Technology Never Ceases To Amaze Me
A trip to the dentist leads to my discovery of Vetigel
FDA Issues Warning About Several Gastric Ulcer Products
Saving a few dollars may be costing you and your horse more than it’s worth
Tips to Make Your Horse Drink
Cold weather slows our horses drinking habits which can cause problems.
Not Enough Vets in Your Area?
Support the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Enhancement Act
Ligament Injuries
Suspensory ligament injuries are the second-most common equine insurance claim (after colic).
Horse Journal OnCall: Severe Scratches Won't Heal
Pastern dermatitis requires knowing the cause and treating it appropriately and gently.
Radiographs - Know What They Can and Can't Tell You
Understanding a few basic principles can help you communicate with your vet and help you take away more for your money.
Equine Melanoma: What Options Have We?
Several advances in equine medicine and surgery provide promise for horses with melanoma.
Thyroid Dysfunction
Reaching for a thyroid supplement product might not be your best option.
Microchipping- What's the Issue?
Incompatible chips and scanners can leave owners doubtful about implanting their horse
Pigeon Fever- Making its Rounds
This highly contagious disease is spreading all over the United States.
The Basics of Nerve Blocks
They aren't as confusing as one may think, as long as you understand the core principles of what they serve to do.
New Therapies to Help Your Horse
The equine complementary therapy world is brimming with new techniques.
Horse Journal OnCall: What Products Will Promote Healthy Healing?
The wound on my horse is wide and deep.
Looking a Horse in the Mouth
A few basic tips to help get you started on estimating a horse's age by looking at his teeth
The Itchy Horse Can Drive You Crazy
Best products: Your itchy horse's out-of-control scratching can lead to bigger problems.
We Find Faster Recovery Times
And enhanced healing of soft-tissue injuries with Game Ready.
OsPhos Now Available
A viable alternative to Tildren when treated lameness of bony origin
Laser Therapy Relieves Muscle Soreness
Units cost thousands, putting a purchase out of reach for many of us, but not a rental.
President Obama Signs The Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act
Collective efforts by horse enthusiasts across the nation have paid off
Horse Journal OnCall: Leptospirosis In Horses
Is it possible that my horse was re-infected with Lepto or that it never went away?
Three Equine Diseases to Watch For
Foreign horse diseases are being reported in the United States
Equine Alopecia Areata
Researchers at UC Davis have now described this skin disease in horses
Avoid Heat Stress in Your Horse
Summer heat can lead to devastating heat illness- follow these tips to stay safe.
Resources for Horse Owners
Programs designed to get you and your horse through troubled times
Euthanasia: Let’s Talk it Over
It’s wise to create a “road map” ahead of time – one to guide us when we’re faced with the painful prospect of putting our horses to sleep.
Sarcoids
If your horse has an abrasion that won't resolve, don't overlook this form of cancer!
EOTRH: Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis
If you think it is a mouthful for us, imagine what the horse has to deal with!
Ecovet Fly Spray is Strong
This fly repellent worked like no other product we have ever used.
Lameness Locator
Gone are the days when the vet just watches your horse trot and then tells you what is wrong!
Managing Tendons: It Doesn't Have To Be A Stretch
Your horse will need time to heal, but some high-tech therapies can speed up the process.
Joint Products: Some Pricey Ingredients Are Worth Your Money
MSM and HA remain the big-gun superstars in joint products.
The Search for an Affordable, Trustable Joint Product
If the product contains recommended levels of ingredients and costs under $2 a serving, it's worth a try. An NASC seal is a bonus.
Nasal Strips: They definitely don’t harm
Controversy regarding California Chrome running for the Triple Crown comes down to a 3-inch adhesive strip