Pet Education

CANCER IN HORSES Occasionally, horses suddenly lose weight and/or develop growths. The following can help determine the reason(s) and help minimize associated problems: Contact your veterinarian, who will perform a thorough physical examination and may determine that additional diagnostic tests are warranted. Offer adequate pasture and/or free-choice hay and grain. […]

Breeding your mare and waiting for her foal can be an exciting time for many horse owners! Understanding the changes with your pregnant mare will help you to care for her and her growing foal in utero and optimize her ability to deliver a healthy foal next spring. A mare’s […]

Horses can suddenly lose weight due to an underlying health problem. The following can help to determine the cause of the weight loss and to minimize potential problems: If your horse suddenly loses weight and/or your horse’s body condition worsens, contact your veterinarian. Offer adequate pasture and/or free-choice hay and […]

Horses can suddenly lose their appetite, develop a fever, become lethargic (tired), and accumulate fluid on their lower legs (limb edema). The following can help determine the reason for these signs and minimize these problems: If your horse suddenly has a loss of appetite, develops a fever, becomes reluctant to […]