Equine and Small Companion Articles
Energy. It is vital to overall health in any species, including the horse. This isn’t just physical energy and stamina that we are talking about, but cellular energy. It is the root of everything and in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is given the term ‘Qi’. Given the importance for overall health in almost any condition […]
Read MoreSugar. It is all around us and over time, our addiction to it has grown tremendously. This is the same situation in the horse and over my 30 years of clinical practice, I have seen it and along with it, the tremendous growth of many health conditions in the horse, especially metabolic syndrome. Not unlike […]
Read MoreGut health in the horse. One of the most important aspects of their wellbeing that is most often overlooked. What is the connection between poor gut health in the horse and the development of EPM or Lyme disease? There is a distinct connection and this factor is most often made worse during the course of […]
Read MoreCushing’s disease or PPID in the horse appears to be ever increasing for various reasons. The emails and questions continue to come despite the information available. So, why is there is an increasing incidence in PPID or Cushing’s disease in the horse and is there a ‘root’ problem that maybe you could address to ease […]
Read MoreDental disease is common in the horse, especially with the aging process. Loose teeth, missing teeth, tooth pain, and gingival disease are all common. EOTRH or equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis, is one increasingly common condition in the older horse. What’s going on and what connections can you make to prevent problems, ease the […]
Read MoreReductive stress is relatively new to the world of research and health. While it is more of a recent ‘discovery’, it is vitally important to understand and grasp when it comes to your horse’s health and welfare. Reductive stress is the exact opposite of oxidative stress and both can have devastating consequences on overall cellular […]
Read MoreEvery season brings its challenges, physically and mentally, for every being, including the horse. With every season, there are new changes in the environment, in the foods, and in the body of the horse. Every season impacts health and soundness in the horse, sometimes for the good or bad. Fall and Winter are two seasons […]
Read MoreThe information presented on this site and through consultations is not intended to replace a veterinary diagnosis or proper veterinary attention. Our goal is to supplement current regimens, helping to educate and provide a higher level of understanding regarding health in horses and companion pets, interweaving diet, nutrition and supplementation to achieve a higher level of success.