Monthly Archives: December 2008

“Winter Woes” a Dr. Dan article…

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Dr. Dan

  The answer to winter woes is easy… simply move south! It worked for me, believe it or not – as a child I used to live in New Jersey! My southern accent now assures those who hear it that … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain Horse with EPM…

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Hi Dan, I am a pediatric physical therapist and the executive director of Upside Therapeutic Riding, Inc., a 501 c 3 non profit, in Louisville, Kentucky. We have Rocky Mountain Horses for our program.  I also have 2, 2 yo … Continue reading →

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Spasolicodimic C

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Dr. Dan

I have an 8 year old heavy cross horse, the last year and 2 times already this year he has come with this spasm type colic, the vet uses Banamine on him but this time he had a horrible reaction … Continue reading →

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My horse has a swollen scrotum…

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Can you tell me why this could be and what natural supplement if any would help. Wendy Honestly there are just way to many possibilities to say??? I would have him checked out for sure though if it does not … Continue reading →

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about my horse…

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Dr. Dan

I have a 10 year old miniature gelding who use to love being brushed but over the past few months he throws his head towards my hand like he wants to nip me when I brush him and he has … Continue reading →

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De-worming, is there a better way?

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Our horse has had diarrhea for at least two months as well as when he passes gas it will include liquid. He has been on psyllium but there has been no real improvement (he did have some sand but that … Continue reading →

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My horse is displaying some loud flatulence…

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan,  Question: My horse is of late displaying some loud flatulence.  He does not seem in distress in any way. We’ve had much cooler temps. than normal this past week.  His diet consists of free-choice grass hay (good quality) … Continue reading →

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Head Shakers Syndrome?

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Hello. We have a quarter horse that is 16 years old that has been diagnosed as a head shaker.  We have treated him with Capstar which intially worked very well.  Symtoms have returned and we think that some other type … Continue reading →

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got Horse Lice products and info?

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Just took in a young horse and notice he is infested with lice. Bathed him and killed most. Wondering if it is possible to erradicate them completely, and when can he be near other horses again? What products do you … Continue reading →

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Help with Seedy Toe…

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Dr. Dan

3 years ago my horse grass foundered severely.  She has had a renmarkable recovery and was quite sound last summer after wew cut out anohter abcess.  She has had 3 infections since her founder due to muddy conditions and seedy toe.  … Continue reading →

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