Laminitis Is Back – What’s Driving the Recent Rise in Cases

Laminitis Is Back – What’s Driving the Recent Rise in Cases

We’ve been very lucky as horse owners this summer, with relatively few cases of laminitis compared to what we often expect. However, as many of you will now have discovered, it’s starting to come back to bite us. The grass is green, it is (unusually) very sugary, and...
Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

This spring and summer has been highly unusual and the continuing heat with increased temperatures doesn’t fit in well with our four legged friends routines. Heat waves like the one that is expected over the next 7 days brings it’s own issues for our four...
Lumps and Bumps in Horses: Understanding Sarcoids and Melanomas

Lumps and Bumps in Horses: Understanding Sarcoids and Melanomas

Sarcoids and melanomas are the most common skin tumors in horses. These growths can appear at any age, and if a horse develops one, there may be others hidden beneath the skin. While often considered benign equine tumors, they can grow significantly and spread...