by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Vet Articles
What is white line disease? Why does my horse have it? How can I get rid of it? These are commonly asked questions when a horse is first diagnosed with white line disease. White line disease is not completely understood. It is characterized as a progressive separation...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Vet Articles
PSSM (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy) is a common cause of exertional rhabdomyolysis, which is rapid breakdown of muscle with exercise, muscle soreness and weakness. The breeds that are most frequently affected by this condition are Quarter Horses, draft horses, and...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Common Maladies, Horseman 101
You are a “horse person”, so you know about that one truly special horse. He was the horse that was a friend when you really needed one, who did not judge. Maybe she’s the horse that really taught you how to ride, or was there when you needed to get away and unwind...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Featured resources, Health and Wellness, Horseman 101
Parasite resistance occurs in two forms and is now well recognized. This changes how we should deworm our horses and requires a new and smarter approach. Adult horses are resistant to parasites at variable levels, in addition to parasites developing resistance to all...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Health and Wellness
Whether to blanket your horse or not depends on many factors including body condition, winter riding schedule, turnout facilities, and environment. Horses can naturally withstand dry, cold weather very well. Their hair coat stands on end, trapping heat and creating a...
