by Dr Sophie Doake | Dec 18, 2019 | Equine Health
Case of the Month Casper is a 14-year-old Arabian X that was purchased recently as a pleasure horse. The owner had not had him long when she noticed blood in his urine. Casper was in poor condition at the time of purchase, and the owner was having difficulty getting...
by Dr Sophie Doake | Sep 19, 2019 | Equine Health
Equine Metabolic Syndrome is an endocrinopathy (hormone related disease) that affects horses, ponies and donkeys. It is characterised by 3 main features; Obesity, and/or regional adiposity (fat deposits in certain areas, ie. the crest), Insulin resistance, and...
by Dr Sophie Doake | Apr 2, 2019 | Equine Health
Worm infestation in horses can cause various health issues, including tail rubbing, a poor/dull coat and weight loss inability togain weight. In more severe cases (ie. when left untreated), anemia, diarrhoea and even serious colic can result. Worm control is therefore...
