Equine Articles
Foaling Difficulties
There is a lot to take into consideration with a mare in labor. With all of the below mentioned considerations, please remember to keep yourself...
Lacerations
A laceration is a wound involving the skin and potentially the structures underneath it. Some lacerations can be very serious and should be...
Eye Emergencies
Any eye that is squinting, swollen, red, cloudy, gooey, teary, and/or just “looks weird” should receive veterinary treatment immediately. Eye...
Respiratory Distress
A horse that is having difficulties breathing is an emergency. Horses can only breathe through their nostrils; they cannot breathe through their...
Neurologic Abnormalities
Neurologic problems encompass a large variety of presentations that can involve the brain, spinal cord, and/or peripheral nerves. Below are a few...
Colic
Colic is a word used to describe abdominal pain. There are many different causes of colic and the types of colic behaviors can range from mild to...