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Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS

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Planning Retirement for an Older Horse
January 8, 2025
⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS
Since many equids live into their 20s or beyond, you need a plan for what your senior horse's life looks like as it ages.
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Planning for the End of Your Horse's Life
January 7, 2025
⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS
Planning the logistics for the end of your horse's life will make it easier on you, your horse, and those around you.
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Assessing Quality of Life in the Older Horse
December 27, 2024
⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS
Check out these tips for assessing your older horse and perhaps to determine when it might be time to say goodbye.
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