A new study found that cheek tooth removal in geriatric horses (20 years and older) was not associated with a higher rate of complications than in younger horses.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Andrew van Eps discusses the changes that occur in the hoof when a horse develops laminitis and describes some early clinical signs and risk factors.
A senior horse blood profile can help owners and veterinarians detect and manage endocrine disorders, inflammation, metabolic disease, and organ dysfunction early.
As horses age, dental disease and tooth wear can make extraction necessary. Dr. Jack Easley explains how veterinarians approach removal and what recovery and feeding look like afterward.
