Equine Health Topics

Acupuncture is an exceptional way to relieve your horse of many problems and maintain overall well being

We are happy that your horse is going home and getting back to a familiar environment! Now that surgery is completed, your horse will require special attention during the recovery period.

Distal tarsitis, often referred to as “bone spavin”, is the most common cause of clinical lameness associated with the tarsus (or “hock”) in horses.

Horses evolved in the wild for thousands of years before they were domesticated by humans.

Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) is similar to “asthma” in humans, and is most likely stimulated by an increased sensitivity to small particulate matter within the hay or noxious gases such as ammonia from urine.

The number one killer of horses is colic. Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse.

Colic refers to abdominal pain that often results from GI tract disease.

PPID In horses, PPID is attributed to an adenoma (a benign tumor) in the pars intermedia of the pituitary gland.

A number of problems can arise in the horse’s foot as a result of having too much tension on the deep digital flexor (DDF) tendon.

Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), often referred to as “osteoarthritis”, is a very common cause of lameness in performance horses.

Dental health plays a critical role in your horse’s overall well-being, performance, and comfort.

Horses are extremely susceptible to urticaria, or hives, compared to other domestic species.

Internal parasites (worms) can cause extensive internal damage to your horse without you even realizing that your horses are infected.

Diet recommendations for your horse.

Distal tarsitis, often referred to as “bone spavin”, is the most common cause of clinical lameness associated with the tarsus (or “hock”) in horses.

Since first being recognized in the United States in 1999, West Nile virus (WNV) has posed a serious threat to horses and humans alike.

The incidence of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is steadily increasing and is recognized as a major problem in horses and foals.

At South Shore Equine Clinic, we offer Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ECSWT) as a non-invasive treatment option to support healing and improve comfort in horses with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Many problems involving the horse’s eye are true emergencies and need to be evaluated immediately by a veterinarian if retention of vision and /or the globe will be possible.

Top 10 Things to Have in Your First-Aid Kit

Many horses are affected by noninfectious respiratory diseases such as Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) and Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD).

Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP) is a new and effective intra-articular treatment for joint disease marketed by Arthrex VetSystems in the USA.

Laminitis, often referred to as “founder”, is a term that triggers fear in many horse owners.

Navicular Disease or Podotrochleosis, is one of the most common causes of intermittent, often-shifting, thoracic limb lameness in horses between 4 and 15 years of age.

The ultimate guide to feeding a horse is his/her overall condition.

We recommend inspecting your horse’s sheath once every 4 weeks for a period of 6 months.

As spring approaches, start planning now for the upcoming show season!

New research has shown that deworming on a rotation every 6-8 weeks is not the best way to care for horses anymore.

Even if you never plan to take your horse off your property, it is important to teach them to load and trailer well.

Vaccines are a vital part of proper equine management.