by Dr. Mackenzie Marks | Jan 7, 2020 | Horse
Owning a horse is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, owning a horse also often includes the difficult experience of the end of life process, including euthanasia. While there is no way to make the end of life experience a happy and stress-free...
by Dr. Heidi Bjornson | Nov 1, 2019 | Horse
Do you ever wonder why is it that some horses need extra good quality hay, grain and a blanket just to make it through the winter, and others merely have to look at hay and they get over conditioned? We call these horses “easy keepers”. One theory is that they kept...
by Dr. Kristen Wilson | Oct 4, 2019 | Horse
What is the lamina? https://practicalhorsemanmag.com/health-archive/fighting-laminitis-in-horses-30952 The foot of a horse is comprised of multiple layers that each play an important role in the structure and function of the foot. The innermost layer is the coffin...
by Dr. Mackenzie Marks | Oct 4, 2019 | Horse
Deworming is an important aspect of the equine health management plan. The practice of deworming involves administering an anti-parasitic drug to a horse, which will kill parasites within the horse, and clear the parasites from the horses’ body. This is important...
by Central Veterinary Services | Jul 31, 2019 | Horse
Vesicular Stomatitis has not been a concern here in Canada since 1949, however recently there has been some confirmed cases in the U.S. and with many of our clients going to shows in the U.S. we wanted to share this news. By sharing this news we hope to prevent...
by Dr. Mackenzie Marks | Mar 13, 2019 | Horse
Equine dental health is a major aspect of horse health and it is important to understand what problems can arise in a horses’ dentition, and what can be done about it. Have you ever wondered what the veterinarian is up to when they perform an equine dental?...
