David Sauter D.V.M.

Dave Sauter is a Minnesota native and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1987. Following graduation he interned at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. After this internship, he continued to work exclusively with horses for another five years in Kentucky before moving out West and joining Kulshan Veterinary Hospital in Lynden, WA. He is a member of the AAEP, AVMA and the WSVMA. For more information about Kulshan Veterinary Hospital call 360-354-5095 or email [email protected]. www.KulshanVet.com

Ask the Expert: Looking for Information on Horse Breeding Behavior

November 16, 2021 by David Sauter D.V.M.

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Q: I’m a student who is having some trouble finding some information if you can help me that would be appreciated! 1. Describe an example of intersexual selection in horse behaviour? 2. Describe behaviours that might change in a mare when it “comes into season” 3. How is the breeding …

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Ask the Expert: Back Legs Sliding Under Horse While Trailer Loading

August 3, 2021 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Q: I have had my horse 5 years and he’s always travelled like an absolute dream. We tried to take him to vets today and his back legs were sliding under him, he was trying to sit down and was very unsettled. He’s recently had his shoes taken off could …

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Old Bits: 17 Tips When Hauling Horses Long Distance

January 22, 2021December 22, 2020 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Life in a Horse Trailer Dealing with and Minimizing Travel-induced Stress by David Sauter, DVM, Kulshan Veterinary Hospital In this installment of the Doctors’ Corner we’ll examine the kinds of stress trailering puts on a horse and the associated medical concerns, followed by measures that encourage safer, healthier transport. FACTORS …

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Old Bits: Leg Problems in Foals

November 27, 2020 by David Sauter D.V.M.

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With foaling season well underway, it is an excellent time to review musculoskeletal problems commonly encountered. Early detection will help foals reach their maximum athletic potential. Incomplete Ossification of Cuboiclal Bones (IOCB) Cuboidal bones are the small bones found in the knee (carpus) and hock (tarsus). In the fetus, these …

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Ask the Expert: How to Deal With Cataracts in Horses

November 19, 2020November 9, 2020 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Dr. Sauter examines a horse during a pre-purchase exam. ©NWHS Photo

Q: Can a cataract be successfully healed in a horse? If so, does their eyesight return to normal? Thank you. Dan A: Hello Dan, Yes. Cataracts in horses are classified by age of onset, cause, location and severity. Many cases of cataracts in horses only partially obstruct vision making the …

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PSSM – Two Types of this Muscle Disorder Result in Tying-up

August 5, 2020August 3, 2020 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Tying-up is a disorder that occurs when normal muscle physiology is altered. Horses that tie up have painful, uncontrollable muscle contractions that lead to damaged muscle. Muscles fail to function properly, and symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the episode—from mild signs of stiffness and reluctance to move …

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The COVID-19 Dilemma

August 5, 2020March 27, 2020 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Information from a Veterinarian for Horse and Pet Owners COVID-19 is a term that has rapidly acquired worldwide recognition. The seriousness of this highly contagious disease is inescapable. The situation and information regarding COVID-19 is fast changing. Below is recently collated information from three veterinary sources: the American Association of …

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Equine Wellness: The Basics of Biosecurity

August 5, 2020November 1, 2019 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Begin with Good Animal Husbandry By: David Sauter, DVM The 2011 National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championship wasn’t a good year in terms of a specific contagious disease: the neurologic form of Equine Herpes Virus type 1 (EHV-1). The event held in Ogden, Utah from April 29 to …

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Keeping Your Senior Horse Healthy

August 5, 2020December 1, 2017 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Be Prepared for the Predictable Changes of Aging by Dr. David Sauter DVM Horses are living longer and healthier lives. While humans are considered to be seniors at 65 years and older, when are horses senior? It helps to have a basis to compare “human years” to “horse years” …

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Equine Wellness Exam

August 5, 2020October 1, 2017 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Annual Veterinary Visit Can Improve Overall Health by David Sauter, DVM An annual wellness examination by your veterinarian is a great way to assess your horse’s overall health. The purpose of the wellness examination in a horse is similar to that of a human wellness exam. The focus is …

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