Colic is one of those terms that is a bit all encompassing. Ultimately, it means your horse has a belly ache of some sort. Horses can show colic in a variety of ways, but here are some common behaviors: – Refusing to eat – Laying down even after you get them up again, or during […]
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HELP! My horse just stepped on a nail!
If your horse has stepped on a nail, or other sharp object that has penetrated the hoof capsule or sole, the first thing to remember is to resist the urge to pull it out! The second step, is to call us at 303-841-6006, and have the available veterinarian come out to x-ray your horse’s foot. […]
Infectious Disease Update – May 2017
There has been a number of reports of significant infectious disease in our area. Here is a quick summary: EIA...
EIA (Coggin’s) Test
303-841-6006 What is a Coggin's test, and why do I need to get one for my horse? New horse owners ask about Coggin's...
Spring Vaccinations keep your horse healthy!
Basic Veterinary Care, Client Education, Medicine
Spring vaccinations are an important part of keeping your horse healthy. The routine spring vaccine includes...
Laminitis (Founder)
This image demonstrates the loss of normal parallel architecture between the front of the hoof and the front of the...
About Mud and Horse Feet…
Basic Veterinary Care, Lameness
It's only April, and both the horses and the vets are already tired of the mud. Muddy pens means wet feet, and all of...
My horse has a cut… what should I do?
Basic Veterinary Care, First Aid
"My horse has a cut on his leg, what should I do?" This is one of the most common questions we hear. The critical...
PPID Basics
Client Education, Medicine, PPID
PPID (Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) is a disease of the horse’s brain. It is caused by damage to...