Diagnosing and Treating a Common Ailment by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Most horse owners will eventually deal with an abscess in their horse’s hoof. The common scenario is sudden, non-weight bearing lameness in one of the legs. Hoof abscess pain is so severe that many people think that their horse has … Read More
The Care and Keeping of this Important Joint by Paul Schwab, D.V. M. Most horses at some time in their life will develop some amount of arthritis in one or more joints. The hock is one of the more common locations for arthritis. The hock in the horse is basically the … Read More
Ensuring a Long and Happy Life for Your Equine Companion By: Jennifer Miller, DVM, IVCA Everyone knows how important it is to get yearly wellness exams by an MD, dentist, and ophthalmologist. It is just as important for your horse to receive regular wellness exams from your veterinarian to … Read More
Tips to Optimize Your Horse’s Vetting Experience by Dave Sauter, DVM In keeping with the Northwest Horse Source theme for this month— Gifts—we thought it would be appropriate to create a veterinarian “wish list” of things that help us provide the best possible care when on a farm call. … Read More
Healing Horses with Regenerative Medicine By Dr. James Bryant, DVM, Diplomate ACVS Over the last several years, horse owners have been exposed to many new treatment options for soft-tissue and joint injuries in their horses – along with the often-confusing terminology that accompanies these new therapies: Stem cells, platelet-rich … Read More
Keeping Your Horse’s Lungs Healthy By R. Paul Schwab, D.V.M. As we transition into fall and winter, many horses transition more into indoor environments. Although this seems nice, dry, and warm for the horse, it can be hard on the lungs in some barns. Respiratory problems are very common in … Read More
A True Support for Improved Performance Byline: Heather Fraser, DVM, CVA Managing soundness in performance horses can be a challenge. This is precisely what first drew me to acupuncture as I sought to provide better pain relief and improve my ability to diagnose obscure lameness. Since my certification, I … Read More
Guidelines for Making the Hardest Decision By Dave Sauter, DVM Euthanasia can be one of the more difficult and agonizing decisions we face when it comes to the care of our horses. By its very nature, the subject of euthanasia is emotional, unpleasant and uncomfortable. It is easy and natural … Read More
When,Why, and How this Diagnostic Tool is Helpful By James Bryant, DVM, Diplomat ACVS Our understanding of equine lameness and the availability of new diagnostic tools have increased exponentially over the past 10 years. At the same time, there now is so much new information out there for horse … Read More
A Vet Talks About the Equine Outbreak By Dave Sauter, DVM This year, Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) became one of the most infamous infections in horses, both inside and outside the horse owning population. The outbreak that began with horses that attended the National Cutting Horse Association show between April … Read More
