An equine dental veterinarian, also known as an equine dentist or horse dentist, has the knowledge, experience and equipment to prevent pain and offer horse owners the peace of mind that comes from working with professionals.
Dental disease causes pain and suffering for many horses. It is very common, and often left untreated or incorrectly treated, due to a lack of understanding, poor equipment and limited training in this field.
This site helps you to find equine dental vets in your area. All veterinarians undergo extensive training in providing animal health care, and the vets listed on this site have all completed recognised further training specifically in equine dentistry. There is range of levels and experience ranging from fundamental principles to higher levels of professional qualification. Use this site to learn more about equine dental care (horse dentistry) and to select an equine dental vet.
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An equine dental veterinarian, also known as an equine dentist or horse dentist, has the knowledge, experience and equipment to prevent pain and offer horse owners the peace of mind that comes from working with professionals.
Dental disease causes pain and suffering for many horses. It is very common, and often left untreated or incorrectly treated, due to a lack of understanding, poor equipment and limited training in this...
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A quality equine dental vet will easily meet the following criteria. These are the questions you should ask any person treating your horses.
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Last month, Dr Rachel O’Higgins explained the normal vital signs, so you can be familiar with your own horse. This month, she delves into horse emergencies and how you should respond to ensure the best outcome.
As prey animals, horses can be very good at hiding signs of illness to avoid attacting unwanted atenttion. But it’s essential that every horse owner knows how to check their horse’s vital signs regularly - normal, healthy resting temperature, heart rate and respiration (breathing) rate - to ensure accurate and prompt treatment, if required.
Laminitis is the inflammation and subsequent detachment of the bond between the pedal bone and the hoof wall. In this article, equine lameness specialist Dr Luke Wells-Smith discusses the causes of laminitis, along with how the condition is diagnosed by your veterinarian.
Like specialists in human medicine, veterinary specialists have extensive experience and expertise in a relatively narrow aspect of veterinary medicine, providing services that might be beyond what is possible in general practice. Understanding what a specialist can offer you and your horse is important when trying to decide whether your horse should be referred for specialist evaluation. Dr Brett Tennent-Brown takes us through the details.
Despite thousands of years of human domestication, modern horses are still scared little critters trying to avoid being eaten by apex predators. Dr Leslay A. Hawson shows digs deep into the mind and body of the horse, helping us interpret their behaviour better, and therefore keeping you and your horse safe.
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