Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the most useful complementary and alternative
medicine modalities in equine practice. This article introduces
the basic concept of how acupuncture works. Many of the most common
complaints, such as arthritis, allergic respiratory disease, navicular
and some neurologic conditions respond well to acupuncture. There
are links available for web sites to help you find a quality practitioner
for your horse.
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Chiropractic
Chiropractic care both for people and horses has been practiced
for over 100 years and is gaining in popularity rapidly. Currently
veterinarians are beginning to recognize the value of chiropractic
care for horses, especially for stiff horses and subtle lameness’s.
This article is a short introduction to chiropractic. Look for more
in depth articles later in the year. more
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Hands on Saddle Fitting
Does your horse show any of these signs? If so, a poorly fitting
saddle may be the cause.
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Indoor
Horses
Keeping a horse inside a stall can be detrimental to his or her
health due to the high concentrations of ammonia, dust and molds
present in many barns. Respiratory infections and allergies, coughs,
and heaves are frequently seen. Other issues that occur when horses
are kept inside include nutritional deficiencies, arthritis, and
many behavioral problems. So, if you keep your horses inside a
barn, open the doors, let the air circulate, and best of all try
to find some turnout time.
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Natural
Treatment for Laminitis
Chronic laminitis can be a very difficult disease to treat, however,
by using natural treatments, the success rate increases significantly.
Treating these horses involves a combination of many alternative
and complementary modalities including acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy
and, the most important of all, nutrition.
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Annual Vaccinations
The vaccine issue is a complex one. It is clear that annual vaccines
have negative effects on our animals, yet many people board in
barns where they are required to vaccinate. This article covers
some of the options about vaccinating.
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