Horse Health News and Education
Now Hiring! Part-Time Customer Service Representative
We are currently seeking a Customer Service Representative for our team. This position is part time, with three 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shifts per week. Our Customer Service Representatives serve as the face of our clinic and help us meet the needs of our clients and their...
Choke in Horses
The term “choke” in horses refers to an obstruction of the esophagus, a soft muscular tube that leads to the stomach.
Bladder and Kidney Stones in Horses
In Central Oregon, we’re unlucky enough to have a relatively high incidence of bladder and kidney stones in horses. We suspect it has to do with the mineral content of our groundwater.
Heat Stress in Horses
Hot weather presents challenges for horses, especially during exercise.
Kidney and GI Effects of NAIDs in Horses
Medications like Equioxx and Banamine are frequently used in horses to help ease musculoskeletal aches and pains, or to treat colic pain, but did you know that they can be harmful to your horse’s kidneys and gastrointestinal tracts in some cases?
New Joint and Soft-Tissue Treatments for Equine Athletes
In the last several years, equine veterinary medicine has had a very welcome influx of innovative products come onto the market for support of equine athletes’ inflamed or injured joints, ligaments and tendons.