What is EIA? Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA),sometimes called ‘swamp fever’ is an infectious disease that causes acute, chronic or symptomless illness, characterized by...
What sort of teeth do horses have? Equine dentition can be broken down into the following classes of teeth: Incisors: Horses have 6 upper...
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea means the production of feces that are softer than normal. Normal equine feces are produced in formed, non-offensive smelling, greenish-brown...
What is dexamethasone? Dexamethasone (brand names Azium®, Dexasone®, Decadron®, Dexium®, Dexameth-a-Vet®, Dex-a-vet®, Maxidex®, Neofordex®, Hexadrol®) is a glucocorticoid steroid medication used to...
Parasitic worms live in the intestines of horses and ponies. Small numbers of worms can be tolerated, causing no effect on well-being. Larger worm...
What is colic? The term “colic” simply means abdominal pain. There are many causes of colic and symptoms range from very mild to violent...
What causes choke? Choke is a relatively common condition that occurs when food or a foreign body blocks the horse’s esophagus (gullet), which is...
Taking care of Older Horses The average horse lives to be approximately 20 years of age, although many ponies and a few horses live...
What is arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint or joints that causes pain and stiffness but the word ‘arthritis’ is often used...