Dipl. ACVIM

Aug 21, 2024 | thehorse.com | Elizabeth Davis |Dipl. ACVIM

Q: Why do some horses have seasonal runny manure? Like clockwork every late fall, one of my old guys starts to have regularly runny poop. And every spring around May 1, his manure goes back to normal. He eats the same type of hay year-round, the same grain, in the same area. It does not seem to relate to being on grass. He’s been looked at by several vets with no conclusion.

Aug 18, 2024 | thehorse.com | Nimet Browne |Dipl. ACVIM

For years human medicine has been divided into numerous subspecialities that handle pediatrics to podiatry and anything between. The American Board of Medical Specialties was established in 1933 to provide comprehensive training to physicians in specific areas of medicine. In the field of veterinary medicine, small animal specialists are quite common and provide a much-needed avenue for secondary and tertiary care of our pets.

Mar 21, 2024 | thehorse.com | Heidi Banse |Dipl. ACVIM

Q. My 22-year-old gelding is starting to show signs of PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, formerly called equine Cushing’s disease). I’ve heard that certain seasons can impact testing for this disease. When is the best time of year to test my horse for PPID, and is there a specific type of test I should discuss with my veterinarian? A. You can test your horse any time of year for PPID, although season does impact test selection and interpretation of results.

Dec 6, 2023 | thehorse.com | Elizabeth Davis |Dipl. ACVIM

Q: Why do some horses have seasonal runny manure? Like clockwork every late fall, one of my old guys starts to have regularly runny poop. And every spring around May 1, his manure goes back to normal. He eats the same type of hay year-round, the same grain, in the same area. It does not seem to relate to being on grass. He’s been looked at by several vets with no conclusion.

Sep 6, 2023 | thehorse.com | Heidi Banse |Dipl. ACVIM

Q. My 22-year-old gelding is starting to show signs of PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, formerly called equine Cushing’s disease). I’ve heard that certain seasons can impact testing for this disease. When is the best time of year to test my horse for PPID, and is there a specific type of test I should discuss with my veterinarian? A. You can test your horse any time of year for PPID, although season does impact test selection and interpretation of results.