Laminitis: A debilitating disease of the foot
Laminitis is a painful condition of the equine foot in which there is inflammation and necrosis of the laminae. Understanding the anatomy...
PPID (aka Equine Cushings Disease)
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction is a long name for a disease with a long list of symptoms. It is a complicated disease that has its...
Broke Leg Lameness...but is it broke?
The 3 legged horse may be one of the most feared creatures of the equestrian community... because, well, horses are not meant to live a 3...
Toxic Weed of the Week: Crotalaria
Its been a rainy, wet summer which means that grass, weeds, and everything green is growing. While most weeds are harmless, there are a...
Equine Eye Emergencies
Anytime a horse shows discomfort in one or both eyes, it is considered an emergency. Signs of discomfort includes squinting, excessive...
Summer Itch
Here in Florida, spring marks the beginning of allergies for both people and horses. We see the emergence of mosquitoes, gnats, and...