By Charles Maker, DVM Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) or osteoarthritis is one of the main causes of lameness in horses. DJD occurs when the joint cartilage is destroyed producing pain and inflammation which in turn reduces your horse’s performance....

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders in our Horses By Kelly Stalpes, DVM As our horses age, they become more likely to develop endocrine and metabolic disorders. One of the most common diseases of horses and ponies 15 and older is a condition called Equine...

By Chuck Maker, DVMHorses can't "chill out" as easily as humans - they need a little help especially at our altitude with its relatively low humidity and high UV index and thin air.  Summertime is great - but hot, especially this year, it seems.  Seasonal...

By Kelly Stalpes, DVM We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat” in reference to our dietary choices. Food matters and is a large component of a healthy lifestyle not only for us, but for our pets as well. Proper diets can contribute to overall...

By Chuck Maker, DVM Summer is in full-swing and with the lovely weather comes an increase in bugs. Bites or stings can cause itching or painful swelling at the site, and they may become prone to infection. To keep your horse comfortable, it is important to...

by Meggie Garvey, DVMLiving here in Colorado at high altitude predisposes horses to certain diseases due to UV light exposure. One of these diseases is a tumor called squamous cell carcinoma that can affect various parts of the body, especially the eye....

by Melissa Gisleson, DVM As the summer nears and the weather continues to warm up, it is important to be mindful of the impact it can have on our pets. Dogs, especially, are spending a lot more time outdoors and traveling with their owners which can be a...

by Meggie Garvey, DVM It’s that time of year again – allergy season! With warmer weather and grasses and trees growing again, many of our pets become very itchy. Why does this happen and what can we do about it? When dogs (or cats) itch, the most common...

A Foal is Born...but Mom is Having Difficulties!, by Chuck Maker, DVMSix days ago a little “Whiskey N Diamonds colt” was born. It was 6 o’clock in the morning on a Monday when we got an emergency call that one of the mares under our care had had her foal...

By Chuck Maker, DVMAn 8 year old warmblood mare used for dressage pulled up acutely lame in her left hind limb after cross country at her last event and developed a marked swelling below the point of her left hock within a few hours.  While her degree of...