Health Care FAQ
Do you have any suggestions for Winter proofing my horse?
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How can I prepare for my mare to foal this spring?
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Equine Pregnancy
Having a foal is a very exciting time, but also a very nerve wracking one as well! Being prepared is the best way to have the best chances for a healthy mare and foal at the end of the day.
Mares have a very long gestation of
What are the Signs of EHV Infection?
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There are four Herpesviruses that are widespread in the horse environment and which are associated with a variety of disease syndromes in horses. They are called Equid Herpesviruses 1, 2, 3 and 4 (EHV-1, EHV-2, EHV-3 and EHV-4). EHV-1 and EHV-4 are t
What do Complete Blood Count and Chemistry Profile terms mean?
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You have had your horse’s blood tested & may be curious as to what it all means. The following table contains a brief explanation of the Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Chemistry Profile...
What do I need to know about Arthritis?
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Find out: What it is, how arthritis occurs, what are the signs of arthritis in horses, how is the diagnosis of arthritis confirmed, how arthritis in horses is treated, what the prognosis is, and some cautionary words...
What guidelines can you offer for feeding my geriatric horse?
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Older horses often have difficulty in maintaining an optimal bodyweight, and suffer from a gradual loss of body condition as they age.
What guidelines do you have for deworming my horse?
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Equine intestinal worms have evolved considerably over the last 20 years, and so has our understanding of their life cycles. We now know that in any given herd, 20% of the individual horses actually carry 80% of the intestinal worms.
What guidelines do you have for vaccinating my Horse
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Every horse is a unique individual with specific requirements and this is a general guideline to the vaccines that are available to prevent some of the diseases found in Southern Ontario. Please talk to your veterinarian about a tailored vaccination
What is a Heart Murmur?
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A heart murmur is an abnormal sound which originates from the heart valves and which can be heard with a stethoscope.
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
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COPD is a relatively common cause of coughing and nasal discharge in stabled horses. This section will explain what COPD is, causes and symptoms of COPD, how the disease is diagnosed and treatments that are available.
What is Required to get Export Papers for my Horse to Travel out of the Country?
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Export documents are required for any horse crossing the border to the United States, and for any horse being exported to another country. Although export papers seem like an unreasonable hassle, they play a vital role in preventing the transmission
What is Strangles?
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Strangles is a highly contagious and serious infection of horses and other equids caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi (S. equi). The disease is characterized by severe inflammation of the mucosa of the head and throat, with extensive swelling
What is Tying Up?
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In its mild form, this is a relatively common condition that affects the muscles of the horse's hindquarters and back. Inflammation of these muscles causes pain and stiffness.