Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection caused by inhalation of foreign material. The severity of the inflammation depends on the material inhaled, the type of bacteria inhaled, and the distribution of foreign material in the lungs. What causes a horse to aspirate? Animals that attempt to eat or drink while Read more…
A horse’s teeth grow continuously throughout his life – up to a point. If a horse lives long enough, the teeth will eventually stop growing and get worn down to the nubs, at which point he’ll need an extruded “pre-chewed” senior feed. Is it normal for a horse to lose Read more…
Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis, also known as EOTRH, is a syndrome in horses that results in resorptive lesions of the incisors and sometimes canine teeth. It is usually gradual in onset, though often isn’t diagnosed until quite extensive lesions are present. What are 12 common problems seen with Read more…
Each tooth is examined and palpated to determine if there are any malocclusions, missing or loose/fractured teeth or periodontal disease. Why do people check horses gums? The color of a horse’s gums can reveal a lot about his health. Yellow to yellowish brown hues typically result from a high concentration Read more…
The definitive cause for tooth decay is unknown, but it’s highly suspected that it’s a result of changes in the pH of the horse’s mouth. It’s thought that bacteria ferment food in the horse’s mouth and produce acid, lowering the pH. What causes horses teeth to rot? Tooth Decay Infection Read more…
But even horses whose nutritional needs are being met could chew bark and branches because they want the varied texture, she said. In the wild, horses graze and browse a wide variety of plant types and species, including trees and bushes. Is it normal for horses to eat bark? It Read more…
Some of the signs of dental problems include: Behavioural problems. Weight loss. Loss of coat shine. Irregular chewing patterns. Quidding (dropping partially chewed food out of the mouth) Unresponsiveness to the bit or head tossing. Excessive salivation. Bad breath. How do you know if your horse needs his teeth done? Read more…
“As long as it’s stronger than the material around it and it is possible to design it right, a fake tooth can be put in place of a diseased tooth and it will do the job of holding the other teeth apart. Can horses teeth grow back? A horse’s teeth Read more…
Instead of having a hard outer layer called enamel on their teeth, horses’ teeth are covered in a material called cementum that is actually softer and more porous than enamel. Cementum is easily stained, which is why horses usually have yellow or brown teeth. How should a horse’s teeth look? Read more…
Over time, horses’ teeth continue to erupt and the roots are smaller than the main tooth. As the roots of the teeth erupt in later life, the gaps develop, allowing food to become packed between the teeth. Why do horses have gaps in their teeth? However, horses are occasionally encountered Read more…