Equine Newsletters

Horses’ hooves are made up of lots of tiny tubes called horn tubules.

Many owners feel concerned about the risk of laminitis as Spring approaches.

In this Newsletter we will discuss some of the conditions that occur more commonly during the Winter months.

Sustainability is important to the whole team at Wensum Valley Vets and we know that it is important to our clients to!

Injuries and disease of the eye, eyelid and tear ducts are common presentations within the practice.

Atypical myopathy is a severe and potentially fatal muscle disorder in horses that have eating fallen sycamore seeds.

Liver problems are relatively common in horses, however it can often prove difficult to pinpoint the cause

The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a complicated region at the junction of two major bones: the ilium (part of the pelvis) and the sacrum (part of the spinal column).

With the arrival of Spring and a fresh flush of grass, we enter the time of year when laminitis is a rising concern.

Find out more about the complementary therapies we can offer at Wensum Valley Vets.

What is Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis and how to treat it?

Many mares foal without problems, however it is important to know what is normal, so as to act quickly if needed.

It is now understood that the main cause of laminitis in horses is endocrine disease.

Sand colic is abdominal pain (colic) secondary to ingesting sand. Due to its weight, sand ingested can accumulate in the bowel.

Due to advances in care for modern day horses, average life span has increased. The age a horse or pony is considered geriatric varies with each.