I have an 18 year-old pony ex-stock horse. Recently, he has been having difficulty chewing.
What you are describing are very common clinical signs of an aged horse with dental problems. A complete physical and dental exam is...
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- Dec 2, 2022
- 1 min
Our 3 year-old quarter horse has what looks like a hard lump under her jaw. There are also some lump
A complete oral examination is definitely needed here as soon as possible. Possible causes are an impacted tooth, an abscessed tooth...
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- Dec 2, 2022
- 4 min
Can you list the pros and cons of using a power tool for dental floating vs. hand floating?
Firstly, I must stress that any tool used on a horse's mouth is only as dangerous as the hands that drive it. The same can be said for a...
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- Dec 2, 2022
- 1 min
When riding my horse, he has started tossing his head when I'm trying to turn or stop. What could be
Head tossing is one of many possible behavioural responses to pain in the mouth when being ridden or bitted. Other behavioural problems...
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- Dec 2, 2022
- 3 min
Why is Equine Performance Dentistry different to a simple teeth float?
Performance Dentistry is specifically: "Examination of the function, balance and symmetry of incisors and molar teeth, and treatment as...
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- Dec 2, 2022
- 7 min
The Lay of the Land
by Gary Wilson BVSc MVSc MACVSc CMAVA Cert Teach Adjunct Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland The...
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- Dec 2, 2022
- 2 min
The Veterinary Practice Regulation 2006
by Gary Wilson BVSc MVSc MACVSc CMAVA Cert Teach Adjunct Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland The...
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- Dec 2, 2022
- 5 min
Why Our Clients Trust Us
It is a fact of life that there are both good and bad equine dental practitioners - irrelevant of whether they are veterinarians or are...
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