Horse Health News and Education
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.
How to Help Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire season is back, so it’s time once again to consider how to protect your horse from respiratory damage caused by smoke inhalation.
POSITION CLOSED: Associate Equine Veterinarian
Are you an experienced and passionate equine practitioner who is ready for a change of pace and a reset? If you’re an experienced equine practitioner with a passion and talent for high-quality general practice, we’d love to hear from you! We’d like you to be proficient in triaging most types of emergencies, although surgery and medicine consults/backup are available. Expertise in dentistry and extractions is a plus.
Client Education Event: Skin Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment
Please join us for a presentation about equine skin tumors and novel treatment options! Board-certified surgeon Dr. Karen Blake will present information about melanomas, sarcoids, and other dermatological growths. Light refreshments provided. Space is limited, so...
A Veterinarian’s Tips on Prepping for an Endurance Ride
When Dr. Shannon Findley isn’t working endurance ride vet checks, you’ll find her competing aboard Jackson. Here’s her horse health advice for a successful first ride.