Equine Wellness Archives – Page 49 of 56 – The Northwest Horse Source

Why Your Horse Needs an Annual Checkup

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Improve Quality of Life and Longevity through a Wellness Exam by Dave Sauter, DVM An annual routine examination by your veterinarian is a great way to check in on the health of your horse. The purpose of an annual equine wellness exam is not unlike that of human wellness …

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How to Introduce the New Horse

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Four Important Bio-Security Practices for Stable Management by R. Paul Schwab, DVM I like to compare bringing a new horse into a stable to the new kid coming into a preschool or kindergarten class: At some point there is going to be some snotty noses. This is especially true …

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Feeding to Improve Your Horse’s Topline

August 5, 2020August 1, 2014 by Gina Fresquez

Identifying and Correcting Poor Muscle Development by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Now that show and competition season is in full swing you may be noticing your horse’s condition and whether it needs improving or you need to make adjustments to keep your horse strong and with a competitive edge. …

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Gastric Ulcers and the Performance Horse

August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Wendy Harless Mollat, DVM, DACVIM

Ways to Prevent and Treat a Debilitating Problem by Wendy Mollat, DVM, DACVIM Research studies estimate that 60% to 90% of performance horses have gastric (stomach) ulcers. Horses with gastric ulcers can present in a variety of ways: weight loss/hard keeper, poor hair coat, behavioral issues, mild colic, poor …

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Laser Therapy for Horses

August 5, 2020June 1, 2014 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Healing Your Horse at the Cell Level Using Laser Treatment by David Sauter D.V.M. Laser therapy is a powerful, safe and non-invasive treatment available in both veterinary and human medicine. “Laser” is an acronym for Light Amplified by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. First postulated by Albert Einstein in 1913, …

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Over-seeding Your Pastures

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Ten Tips to Ensure Healthy Forage for Horses by Laurie Cerny Early spring is the ideal time to over-seed pastures. After a long, wet winter your pastures are going to need some TLC, including over-seeding, to get them back in shape. Here are ten tips for sound land management that …

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Prepping for Show Season

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Gina Fresquez

How to Get Your Horse Shiny, Slick and In Shape by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Now that the weather is getting warmer and we are starting to ride a lot more, you might be wondering about the best way to get your horse back into tip-top shape for the …

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A Dental Dilemma

August 5, 2020April 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

What You Need to Know About Non-Veterinary Equine Dentists by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Equine dentistry has evolved tremendously over the last 20 years. Gone are the days of blindly rasping sharp teeth smooth that you may, or may not, be able to reach. The tools that are produced …

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Reintroducing Your Horse to Spring Pasture

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Gina Fresquez

Three Tips for a Healthy Transition Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Spring is in the air and though it is still early, as we get further into the season many horse owners will be chomping at the bit to get their horses out to pasture again. Not only does this …

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And the Beat Goes On – How to Find, and Take, Your Horse’s Pulse

August 5, 2020February 1, 2014 by Eleanor Blazer

by Eleanor Blazer Do you know the average resting pulse rate of your horse? You may know that the normal resting pulse rate of an adult horse is between 25 and 50 beats per minute (bpm), but what is your horse’s rate? Because of the wide margin of normalcy, …

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