Pigeon Fever in Horses: Causes, Abscesses, and Treatment
Pigeon fever — named for the chest swelling that gives affected horses a pigeon-breast appearance — is caused by Corynebacterium […]
Anhidrosis in Horses: When a Horse Cannot Sweat
Anhidrosis — the partial or complete inability to sweat normally — is a serious thermoregulatory failure. Evaporative cooling through sweating
Equine Influenza: Symptoms, Vaccination, and When to Call the Vet
Equine influenza (EI) is caused by influenza A virus strains H3N8 and H7N7, with H3N8 responsible for virtually all contemporary
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Equine Recurrent Uveitis: The Leading Cause of Blindness in Horses
Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is the most common cause of blindness in horses worldwide. It is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease
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Equine Sarcoids: Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Equine sarcoids are the most common skin tumor in horses. Learn the six types, why biopsy is risky, and which treatments (cisplatin, cryotherapy, immunotherapy) work for each presentation.
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Tying Up in Horses: Causes, Emergency Response, and Prevention (ER, PSSM, RER)
Tying up (exertional rhabdomyolysis) causes sudden muscle cramping and pain in horses. Know the emergency response, understand PSSM vs RER, and learn evidence-based prevention strategies.
Horse Deworming Guide: Internal Parasites, Resistance, and Targeted Selective Treatment
Modern horse deworming uses targeted selective treatment, not rotational schedules. Learn about strongyles, tapeworms, pinworms, resistance testing, and building a rational deworming program.
Navicular Disease in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Navicular disease (palmar foot pain) is a leading cause of chronic front-leg lameness. Learn the signs, how it’s diagnosed, farriery corrections, injections, and prognosis.
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Rehabbing an Underweight Horse
An underweight horse is a serious concern that demands immediate attention from horse owners and caretakers. Whether caused by inadequate
EHV-1 Outbreak 2025: What Horse Owners Must Do Now
A rapidly spreading EHV-1 outbreak linked to a major Texas barrel race has now affected horses in at least seven states, triggering quarantines, travel restrictions, and event cancellations. Here’s the full timeline, symptoms to watch for, and the biosecurity steps veterinarians say horse owners must take now.