Proper dental hygiene is essential not only for people but also for horses, which require regular dental care to maintain their health and comfort. Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield says many horse ...
Wolf teeth can cause problems in some horses but not others — and ultimately that is the main consideration when deciding ...
The horse’s teeth are crucial for eating/chewing and important for good health and fitness. Dental problems can be painful, which can lead to altered behavior. Sometimes a performance or behavior ...
Our equine friends are living much longer today than they ever have in the past. As our horses age, it is more important than ever to try to maintain their health. One critical aspect of geriatric ...
Some tooth problems in horses start early. Dr. Tia Nelson, a veterinarian in Helena, Mont., has seen serious overbites (“parrot mouth”) and underbites (“sow mouth”) in baby foals. “If we address these ...
Horses at the Harmony Equine Center in Franktown got a visit from the dentist on Tuesday. Students and staff from Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine performed dental floats on ...