Illness and Injury Care/Prevention
Two things you don't want to see in your horse this spring. Posted by Karen on Thu 1st of March 2007 Springtime is a chance to see how well, or not so well, your horse fared through the winter. Listen in, and find out what to do if he's showing either of the two most common springtime warning signs.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. The "wintertime colic" - five steps to preventing impaction. Posted by Karen on Mon 1st of January 2007 Impaction is an extreme (and often life threatening) form of constipation, but by most estimates it rarely occurs in horses in the wild. In fact, horses that are exceptionally well cared for may be more at risk, because of well-meaning but unnatural horsekeeping practices. Impaction colic often requires surgery. That's a tough decision, both economically and morally, particularly if your horse is getting on in years. So tune in, and learn five ways that horsekeepers commonly love their horses "to death," and five ways to improve your horsekeeping, to help keep your horse from falling victim to impaction colic.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Horses and Pain II Posted by Karen on Wed 1st of November 2006 What if you know your horse IS in pain. Then what? If he needs a painkilling drug, which would be the best choice for him? It's not just a veterinary decision. The more you know, the more you can participate in making the choice that's in your horse's best interests. In this segment of Dr. Hayes' lecture, you'll learn about the NSAIDs.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Horses and Pain III Posted by Karen on Wed 1st of November 2006 In this final segment of Dr. Hayes' lecture on pain relief in horses, you'll learn about the less-often used pain killing medications, as well as some drug-free painkilling methods.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Horses and Pain I Posted by Karen on Sun 1st of October 2006 How can you tell if your horse is in pain?
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. The Colic Files Posted by Karen on Mon 1st of May 2006 Three things you probably didn't know about colic that can seriously protect your horse right now.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. How Much Blood (can he afford to lose)? Posted by Karen on Sat 1st of April 2006 Listen in as Dr. Hayes answers that question and talks you through the first aid for a bleeding wound.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Tendon Troubles Posted by Karen on Tue 28th of February 2006 Why tendon/ligament injuries are so tough to recover from, and how to maximize your success. An interview with Linda Schultz, DVM, PhD.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Help Your Horse Breathe Easier Posted by Karen on Wed 1st of February 2006 If you want to make your heaves-afflicted horse more comfortable and extend his useful life, or if you simply want to know how to protect a healthy horse's respiratory tract, this is a lecture you need to hear.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Arthritis Is Not A Done Deal. Posted by Karen on Wed 4th of January 2006 Why is arthritis so common in horses? Regardless of what you've heard, it's not inevitable. And, if your horse already has arthritis, it doesn't have to get worse. Listen in on a Hayes lecture to find out why common horsekeeping damages your horse's joints.
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