Horse Health News and Education
Case Study: Monty Battles Colitis
Although seemingly benign in other species, diarrhea can be very serious and even potentially fatal in horses. Monty, a 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, presented to BEMC for being dull, not wanting to eat, and lying down more than normal. At arrival he was found to...
Case Study: Reggie’s Fractured Face
Meet Reggie! Reggie is a 20-year-old Warmblood gelding that presented in early February for a facial laceration. On examination at the clinic, we found he had a maxillary bone (upper jaw) fracture at the site of the laceration that had displaced into his maxillary...
Did You Know Horses Can Get Joint Injections in Their Necks?
Hocks and stifles aren’t the only arthritic joints veterinarians can treat. Most horse owners are familiar with the concept of therapeutic injections to manage osteoarthritis in joints such as the hocks and stifles, but did you know osteoarthritis can also affect the...
Did Your Horse Gain Weight Over the Winter?
Excessive weight gain can lead to health issues such as insulin resistance and laminitis. While performing spring wellness exams, we see quite a few horses that inadvertently got too "fluffy" over the winter. "Fluffy" in this context refers not to the winter hair...
Meconium Impactions in Foals are Emergencies
Learn how we detected and treated one filly’s meconium impaction. When foals are born, they must pass their first manure — called meconium — within 12 hours to avoid a painful and serious impaction. We recently performed routine new foal bloodwork on a filly just 20...
Common Signs of Dental Pain in Horses
Watch for these 7 signs, and remember to schedule oral exams at least once a year. What are the signs your horse might be experiencing dental pain, either from recurrence of sharp enamel points and cheek/tongue ulcerations or from more overt dental disease such as...