Managing horses goes hand in hand with managing ailments. While some horse health problems are relatively quick and simple to treat, others are more difficult and tedious. Often, foot problems fall ...

Abscesses are a common problem if you have Crohn’s disease. They’re painful pockets of pus and bacteria that can form in your stomach, pelvis, or around your anus. You’ll need antibiotics to treat the ...

So, I know I recently wrote an article about abscesses and here I am writing about them again. Truth of the matter is that I have a small obsession with them — but not in a weird way. My obsession ...

Every horse owner needs to know how to poultice a hoof. However good your hoof care regime is, abscesses are common and being able to correctly apply a hoof poultice is vital for drawing out the ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: My horse had a hoof abscess for over a week before it finally broke out. How long do you soak them before getting concerned? – Anonymous Dear Anonymous: Hoof abscesses usually form ...

Essentially, this is true. A horse must have all four legs and all four hooves in order to survive. Unlike a dog or a cat, who can survive on three legs, horses are very large animals and must have ...