By Dr. Amanda Hedges, Dr. Karie Vander Werf & Deb Haines “Is it inhumane to keep him alive? What would YOU do in this situation?” Making end of life decisions can be difficult and emotional. Veterinary medicine and preventative caremeans horses often survive conditions that would result in death in the wild. By providing qualityContinue reading “Euthanasia (Equine) – When Is It Time?”
Author Archives: RVO
Fat Horses, Thrifty Hogs and Foundered Mares
By Madison Seamans MS DVM & Deb Haines It’s spring! We know this because the irrigation water is flowing, there’s bugs on thewindshield, the air smells like skunk, (I don’t know why skunks feel the need to perfume the airmore this time of year, whether it is to let the girl skunks know there’s aContinue reading “Fat Horses, Thrifty Hogs and Foundered Mares”
Vacinating Your Horse: Why It’s Important
By Dr. Kari Vander Werf & Deb Haines PSA: VACCINATE YOUR HORSES. (Note that I am writing this as a Florida veterinarian who also practiced in KS and has seen the devastation of WNV, rabies, tetanus, and most recently (this past week) have had 3 cases of suspected EEE, one so far being positive onContinue reading “Vacinating Your Horse: Why It’s Important”
Horse Poop: What You Need to Know
By Deb Haines Horse manure changes color and consistency depending on their diet. When the horse eats a diet of grass or very bright green rich hay, the manure will be a bright green color when fresh. If the horse is eating paler green hay, the manure will be paler and if the horse isContinue reading “Horse Poop: What You Need to Know”
Common HVC Hoof Questions and Answers
By Deb Haines The saying “No Hoof, No Horse” is very true! Healthy hooves are the foundation for everything you will want to enjoy with your horse. By following some simple management practices and being aware of common hoof ailments you can help keep your horse healthy and happy. Questions and Answers 1) What isContinue reading “Common HVC Hoof Questions and Answers”
Q & A …. How HVC Works
By Deb Haines Horse Vet Corner is a Facebook group dedicated to vets answering members questions about Equine Health and Care. This is a learning site where veterinarians volunteer their time to help further educate horse owners. This group has strict rules for the purpose of keeping it a veterinary site. Please don’t take itContinue reading “Q & A …. How HVC Works”
Q & A.. About the Rules And How HVC Functions
By Deb Haines Q&A …. 1) Where are the group rules kept ?The rules for HVC are kept as the pinned post.Pinned post…..https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/277086072733165/ 2) What is a pinned post ?A pinned post is a post that will remain at the top of the group page until removed, used often for rules, announcement and Topic nights.Continue reading “Q & A.. About the Rules And How HVC Functions”
Hoof Mapping Protocol: ELPO 4-Step
Dog Toenails and Trimming
By Deb Haines Most vets go out of her way to explain the importance of nail trimming for optimum pet health. It reduces such injuries as claw and toe fractures, prevents ingrown curved nails and minimizes orthopedic problems that can result from poor claw positioning. A tiny tear in a tiny nail on a singleContinue reading “Dog Toenails and Trimming”
RVO Vet Corner Files 