Equine Articles
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...
Down Horse
Any horse that is recumbent and cannot rise unassisted is an emergency. If it is safe, the horse can be repositioned to assist with rising. Horses...
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...