Equine and Small Companion Articles
Honey is an incredible natural substance that has been touted by some as being ‘the elixir of life’. Some horse owners utilize honey in their regimen, while others do not or maybe didn’t even know that they could. What are the benefits and should you consider adding honey to your horse’s regimen each day to […]
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Vitamin supplements and ration balancers are very commonly used in the equine industry. In fact, one could say their usage has become an epidemic of sorts when it comes to horses and what is perceived as ‘nutrition’. When it comes to nutrition and nutrients, there are really two sources. One is correct and the other […]
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Cancer is a complex medical condition and disease that impacts almost every species from dogs to humans, although the incidence can be lower in some while higher in others. There are many factors that contribute to an increased risk of cancer in dogs or companion pets, so to help reduce the risk, these factors need […]
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The world of medicine, both human and veterinary, has changed dramatically in the past 25 years and not so much for the better in my opinion. Technology has advanced and with that, we have this desire to poke and prod every aspect of that horse’s being in order to ‘diagnose’ something. Is this always the […]
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Vaccines are something that have been around the world of medicine for decades if not centuries. They have proven to be of significant value in some cases, but not so much in others. The horse industry is one in which vaccines play a significant role, but not always for the reason that you might imagine. […]
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The topic of injecting the joints of an equine metabolic syndrome patient or the average overweight horse comes up quite often in my consultations. The issue is a delicate one, as to me there is one goal but to the owner, the goal may be entirely different. Ultimately, the end goal for all parties regarding […]
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Digestive health is one of the most important contributors to a host of clinical problems in the horse. No matter if you are contending with allergies, uveitis, Cushing’s disease, Lyme, EPM, or metabolic syndrome with insulin resistance, more than likely digestive health in your horse is a key factor and the normal microbiome is imbalanced. […]
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Poop, poop, and more poop! Fecal material is literally dropping from every horse it seems with every step they take. Graze, eat, lift tail and make a deposit. Its routine and some facilities have a huge pile of horse feces out behind the barn after picking stalls. Poop seems routine and par for the course […]
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Equine Cushing’s Disease or better known as PPID in the horse, is becoming almost something of an epidemic in more recent years. It seems to me, as a veterinarian doing consultations, that 9 out of 10 horses are diagnosed with PPID and usually metabolic syndrome concurrently. The number one question that I receive via email […]
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Almost every horse that I come across in today’s world is on some sort of supplement. At the very least, it could be a joint supplement, but then there are ration balancers, hoof supplements, anxiety supplements, tendon supplements, and even coat conditioners. The list goes on and on, but in the vast majority of those […]
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.