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When Equine Laminitis Strikes 
If you suspect laminitis in your horse, here's what you should and shouldn't do while you wait for your veterinarian to arrive.
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Watch for Eye Complications in Older Horses After General Anesthesia
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise
Dr. Sue Dyson recommends owners observe their senior horses before, during, and after exercise to notice signs of discomfort.
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Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather
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Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity
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Are We Overlooking Pain in Senior Horses? Lessons from Owner-Veterinarian Conversations
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Senior Horse Fitness: A Balancing Act
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Giving Older Horses a Second Chance
Inside the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center’s work with senior and companion horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
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Conformation of the Equine Pastern
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses
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Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
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What Happens When a Horse Undergoes General Anesthesia?
Learn how equine anesthesiologists deliver anesthesia, manage pain, and monitor the patient before, during, and after surgery.
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Managing Chronic Pain in Senior Horses
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Survey Reveals Emotional and Practical Challenges in Managing Horse Weight
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Feeding Horses With Insulin Dysregulation: Small, Frequent Meals Matter 
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2
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Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses 
Balancers are designed to complement your horse’s existing ration and ensure the vitamin, mineral, and protein levels meet his or her daily requirements.
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Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs
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Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony
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The Benefits of Adding Oil to an Older Horse’s Diet 
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How Diet Can Help Your Horse's Coat
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My Senior Horse podcast will present new episodes every other week throughout the year. We’ll cover topics ranging from new senior horse research, to diseases and conditions that affect seniors, to management tips for senior horses, donkeys, and mules.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses
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