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What is the difference between a lay equine dentist and equine veterinarian?

Horse Dental / Dr Louise Cosgrove / March 16, 2023

Put simply, the term ‘equine dentist’ is misleading. In Australia, there is no regulatory body that recognises this term and there are many equine dental practitioners who are operating without any formal training. So, who can you trust? It begins with qualifications… Both equine dental technicians (non-veterinarian) and equine veterinarians (veterinarian) can provide your horse […]

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What is Tetanus and why vaccinate?

Horse Health / Dr Louise Cosgrove / January 11, 2024

A potentially deadly disease, Tetanus can persist in the environment for many years — placing your horse at risk of infection even at home. In this article, we discuss the importance of vaccinating your horse against Tetanus. The bacterium Clostridium tetani, which causes Tetanus, survives as spores in manure and soil where it gains access

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Can I vaccinate my own horse?

Horse Health / Dr Louise Cosgrove / February 27, 2023

Above all, every horse owner should vaccinate their horse — even if they never leave your property or interact with other horses. While we recommend a veterinarian administers all vaccines, let’s examine the pro’s and con’s of vaccinating your own horse yourself. Yes, Vaccinate Your Own Horse Before we delve into vaccinating your own horse,

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What is the difference between canine and wolf teeth in horses?

Horse Dental / Dr Louise Cosgrove / May 14, 2023

As a horse owner you may be curious about the differences between canine teeth and wolf teeth in horses. While both types of teeth are located in the same general area of the horse’s mouth, they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics that set them apart from each other. Canine teeth are typically found

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What do I need to vaccinate my horse for?

Horse Health / Dr Louise Cosgrove / January 9, 2024

Most horse owners ask: What do I need to vaccinate my horse for? The short answer is, that every horse should be vaccinated against the top four highly infectious diseases – Tetanus, Strangles, Equine Herpes Virus, and Hendra Virus. These diseases, which are incredibly expensive to treat, can be avoided entirely with low-cost vaccination. Required

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My horse has wolf teeth. What should I do?

Horse Dental / Dr Louise Cosgrove / January 16, 2024

Wolf teeth are found in around 70% of horses, including both fillies and colts. Often, wolf teeth can remain inside your horse’s mouth without causing any issues. However, they may become painful if they come into contact with the bit – requiring professional extraction. Wolf teeth normally erupt between five and 12 months of age,

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How often should I vaccinate my horse?

Horse Health / Dr Louise Cosgrove / January 11, 2024

Vaccination is the easiest way to safeguard your horse against potentially deadly diseases. While routine vaccination should begin from three months of age, there will be some variation from horse to horse, depending on their history. The First Vaccination Following birth, most foals will receive immunity from their dam by consuming colostrum (as long as

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How often should I get my horse’s teeth done?

Horse Dental / Dr Louise Cosgrove / February 27, 2023

Without routine dental care, your horse’s health, wellbeing and performance will suffer. Every horse should receive a dental examination at least once per year, but more frequent check-ups may be required for your horse. Unlike humans, your horse’s teeth continue to erupt throughout their life. This unique physiology, combined with their innate chewing behaviours, can

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What are summer sores in horses?

Horse Health / Dr Louise Cosgrove / January 18, 2024

Summer sores are a common problem among horses during the warmer months. As a horse owner, it’s important to know what summer sores are, how to treat them, and when you need to call your vet. Summer sores, also known as cutaneous habronemiasis, are caused by larvae of worms that can be found in the

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How do I know if my horse has an enterolith?

Horse Health / Dr Louise Cosgrove / March 16, 2023

If your horse is over the age of 10 and showing recurring colic symptoms, enteroliths may be suspected. When detected early, up to 95% of horses will recover following their surgical removal, but these intestinal stones can be deadly. Ranging from pea-sized to softball-sized – and sometimes larger – enteroliths are mineral masses which form

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