Equine Articles
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...
Lameness
Lameness is a word used to describe a limping horse. Keep in mind that most lameness problems do not need to be seen on an emergency basis. Limping...
Choke
In horses, choke is the word used to describe when food gets lodged in the esophagus. The windpipe, or trachea, is not blocked; these horses can...
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...


