Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Q – I have a question regarding a puncture wound that my 10 year old gelding is still recovering from. He got … Continue Reading »
January 2016 What’s New in Laminitis Research – Part 3 Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 21, Number 1 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. What’s new in laminitis research – Part 3 2. Check Out this Special Offer =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. What’s new in laminitis research – Part 3 Prevention of pituitary … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Q – I have a 3 yr old morgan gelding (FIRE). He was given a WNEW-T injection. He appeared muscle sore for … Continue Reading »
December 2015 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. What’s New in Laminitis Research – Part 2 2. Want to Have a Better Understanding of Your Horse? =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. What’s New in Laminitis Research – Part 2 Earlier this month we talked about diagnosis … Continue Reading »
December 2015 What’s New in Laminitis Research – Part 1 Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 20, Number 11 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. What’s new in laminitis research – Part 1 2. Want to Have a Better Understanding of Your Horse? =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. What’s new in laminitis research – Part … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Q – Brittle hooves on 10 year old Percheron/QH gelding – The first 6 years I had this horse he was on … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. http://www.holistichorsekeeping.com/bb/ Q – I have a Tai Yang appaloosa, and he’s been coughing for about a month now, ever since we hit … Continue Reading »
September 2015 Horse Health: Leaky Gut Syndrome Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 20, Number 9 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Horse Health: Leaky Gut Syndrome 2. Don’t Miss Your Chance! =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Horse Health: Leaky Gut Syndrome Conventional western veterinarians are now recognizing and treating equine ulcers more frequently. With … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Q – We have a 16 yr old Oldenburg jumper. He’s amazing. What’s the best wormer to use occasionally if I have … Continue Reading »
August 2015 How to help your horse detox Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 20, Number 8 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. How to help your horse detox 2. Don’t Miss Your Chance! =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. How to help your horse detox Toxins are a part of your horse’s life. Dewormers, vaccinations, … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Q – I have just acquired a beautiful bay Arabian gelding, that I consider in rescue condition, after losing my loving companion … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Q – I am foster caring a 26 year old gelding over the winter. His current feed regimen is 3 quarts senior … Continue Reading »
June 2015 Holistic Horse Health – Natural treatment of Laminitis in horses Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 20, Number 6 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Holistic Horse Health – Natural treatment of Laminitis in horses 2. Don’t Miss Your Chance! =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Holistic Horse Health – Natural treatment of Laminitis … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Client 1: Q – I currently have a horse with ongoing respiratory problems. The alternative practitioner near me believes that his problems … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Client 1: Q – How do you feel about using Quest dewormer for encysted small strongyles? Are they a concern in a … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Q – Two years ago when my 20-year old donkey shed in the spring, she lost 1/2 of the hair on her … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – I am looking for some ideas. Two of my horses broke a panel and then pushed open the door to the tack room where the feed is kept this afternoon. We were gone at work and did not find … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – Is coconut oil good for horses? A – Coconut oil is great for most horses. I would offer it and see how your horse likes it. Nice thing about foods is we can let the horse tell us what … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – Is it safe to use Diatomaceous Earth on horses as an anti-parasitic? If so, how much and how often? A – I tried Diatomaceous Earth for parasite control years ago and it was not effective. It might work in … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – After our discussion Tuesday, I ordered crimped oats, barley & beet pulp (w/out molasses). And I’ve been trying to research appropriate ratios of each. But the research I’m reading once again indicates that oats & barley have an upside … Continue Reading »