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Lumps & Bumps
By Dr. Kathy Morris-Stilwell There is no way to diagnose the vast majority of lumps on appearance only. A lump is a lump is a lump. A N Y lump deserves to be examined cytologically. A needle is inserted, some cells are removed, stained and examined microscopically. The evaluation can either be done by a vetContinue reading “Lumps & Bumps”
Ear Infections: Recort Ear Protocol
By Dr. AJ Warren
Allergic Disease in Dogs
By Dr. AJ Warren What is an allergy? An allergy is an abnormal over-reaction of the immune system to a normally benign substance. The body has to be exposed to a substance at least once to form an allergy to it, which is why sometimes an animal may present with an allergic reaction to aContinue reading “Allergic Disease in Dogs”
Osteoarthritis in Dogs
By Dr. AJ Warren Introduction Osteoarthritis (O.A.) is one of the most common diseases in dogs, and until recently was often ignored or put down to ‘old age stiffness’. We now know that 80% of all dogs over the age of 8 have some level of OA, and 20% of dogs of all ages haveContinue reading “Osteoarthritis in Dogs”
Nutrition & Raw Feeding: Commonly Asked Questions
By Dr. AJ Warren Please click here to read more about or vet’s perspectives regarding raw feeding. Canada, unfortunately has no regulations regarding pet-food. The only laws surrounding it relate to what must be included on the bag – it has no regulations about the food itself. AAFCO = Association of American Feed Officials. ThisContinue reading “Nutrition & Raw Feeding: Commonly Asked Questions”
Winter: Getting Horses Ready
Proper horse care and management during the winter is essential. As it becomes colder, the horses requirements for energy, shelter and hoof care begin to change. This HVC file explains the different requirements horses have during the winter and practices horse owners can do to meet those requirements. Your horse needs more water in theContinue reading “Winter: Getting Horses Ready”
Hoof Problems and Care
By Deb Haines Horses mom and dad both had good feet just don’t understood why hers are so bad. Any ideas please let me know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/439389863169451/ Is there anyway to improve the thickness of the hoof wall? https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/439634633144974/ My horse’s hooves are peeling so I have hoof questions.https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/390526818055756/ Toe cracks A) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/384672375307867/ B) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/435592013549236/ WhatContinue reading “Hoof Problems and Care”
Pastern Dermatitis / Scratches: FAQ
By Dr. Richards Information for the many of you that are dealing with Equine Pastern Dermatitis (aka Scratches/Mud Fever). It can be found in the “Files” section of this page. ‘Tis the season… For lots of concern about problems with the skin on the lower legs of our horses.Equine Pastern Dermatitis (EPD), along with itsContinue reading “Pastern Dermatitis / Scratches: FAQ”
Fibrotic Myopathy: FAQ
By Dr. Kimberly May Fibrotic myopathy is caused by scar tissue formation in the horse’s muscles after trauma or a muscle injury. The most commonly affected muscles are the hamstring muscles, which run down the back of the rump and thigh above the hock (see the yellow-boxed area in the image to the right forContinue reading “Fibrotic Myopathy: FAQ”
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