FAQs
Most geriatric horses will experience some form of pain from degenerative joint disease as they age. While there are many options available to manage arthritis in older horses, non-invasive …
Noninvasive therapies are becoming increasingly desirable especially in the pre-performance setting of equine sports medicine. Regenerative laser therapy encompasses the technology and outcomes that allow your horse to feel …
My horses’ eye is tearing, is this an emergency? Tearing is the first sign of a possible corneal ulcer which requires immediate treatment. Delaying treatment of an eye ulcer …
F.E.S. or Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is classified as a neuromuscular electrical stimulator. This means it stimulates the nerves required for muscle function (and the …
What is navicular disease? Navicular disease (or syndrome) is a common diagnosis in horses causing significant pain and lameness. It falls under the umbrella term of “palmar foot pain” …
Before administering Tildren or Osphos to our patients, we always warn clients that their horse might colic during or after treatment. Data shows that 44% of horses will colic …
Most horses are exposed to worms throughout their life but high numbers of worms in the gut challenge the horses gut health, immune system, and well-being. 20% of horses …
So How Much Does a Lameness Exam Cost? When you think your horse has a lameness issue or a sport related lameness problem, this is an important question to …
Why use Prostride or PRP instead of steroids for your horses’ joint injections? There are a plethora of comparisons that can be made between the biologics, Prostride and PRP, …
There are numerous causes of back pain in horses. The cause of pain can range from saddle fit to impingement of dorsal spinous processes (kissing spines). Sometimes, horses do …
