by Alpine Animal Hospital | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog
by Jolee Stegemoller The parasite spectrum that plagues horses has evolved over time along with our knowledge and ability to deal with them. The current problem in equine parasitology is that many parasites have developed resistance to some of the deworming...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog
By Meggie Garvey, DVM Coughing dogs seem to be all around us this season! Dogs can acquire infectious respiratory disease when they are in close quarters with other dogs, such as when they go to the dog park or groomer, or are boarded at a Kennel. Respiratory...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog
by Meggie Garvey, DVM Exuberant granulation tissue, also known as proud flesh, is a frustrating yet common complication of equine lower limb wounds. Exuberant granulation tissue is essentially an overgrowth of granulation tissue, which is a normal phase in wound...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog
By Chuck Maker DVMA healthy foal will grow rapidly, gaining in height, weight and strength almost before your eyes. From birth to age two, a young horse can achieve 90 percent or more of its full adult size. The nutritional start a foal gets can have a profound effect...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog
by Chuck Maker Whether your horse competes in FEI level dressage or reigning competitions, few problems can be more worrisome as a sudden lameness of unknown origin or a subtle lameness which impairs your horse’s performance. While a clinical exam and hoof tester...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Nov 20, 2015 | Blog
Winter can be a source of worry for many horse owners, especially those with older horses. Follow these tips to ensure your horse is prepared for winter. A fall wellness exam is very helpful to make sure your horse has no problems that need to be addressed before...
