The short answer to that question…..absolutely YES! In fact, horses should have their front teeth (incisors) examined and aligned at each and every dental visit. If we consider equine dental anatomy, the reason is pretty clear. Horse’s front teeth touch; they should line up evenly and make contact across all incisors. This point of contactContinue reading “My Horse’s Front Teeth aren’t Straight….Does it Matter?”
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Let’s Say It Again….Danger for Horse Teeth!
It’s that time of year again and Advanced Equine Dentistry wants to reach out and remind all of our clients about the danger of compressed and bundled hay sources for equine teeth. If you’ve met us, you will have heard Rich review the physical reasons why horse’s teeth and jaw are not designed for “gnawing”……whichContinue reading “Let’s Say It Again….Danger for Horse Teeth!”
How Old is my Horse REALLY…..Please!
During any given work week at Advanced Equine Dentistry, we get the somewhat stressful task of telling a client that the new horse they were “assured” is “10 years old” is actually much, much closer to 20. Sometimes it is as simple as the previous owner never knew the horse’s real age and of course,Continue reading “How Old is my Horse REALLY…..Please!”
Foxtail Alert…We are Seeing Increased Numbers of Horses with Foxtail Ingestions
Advanced Equine Dentistry has examined and treated an increased number of horses with foxtail injuries to their teeth, gums, tongue in the last couple of weeks. The horses have been from Hillsborough county and south so far, and no specific hay supplier has been identified. The most common symptom reported has been profuse drooling butContinue reading “Foxtail Alert…We are Seeing Increased Numbers of Horses with Foxtail Ingestions”
What does your Equine Dentist do when he’s not caring for your Horses??? He Builds A New Dental Trailer!!!
Most of our clients know that Richard is multi-talented, but they may not know that he builds ALL of our dental trailers himself. When first in private practice, Richard did function the “old way” in barns, in stalls, and with free standing head stands. What he determined though, through his experience, was that a dentalContinue reading “What does your Equine Dentist do when he’s not caring for your Horses??? He Builds A New Dental Trailer!!!”
A Scholarship In Memory of Morgan Bosch-Dombrowski DVM
Morgan loved animals, all animals. It showed in her personal life and it showed in her chosen profession. Many of Morgan’s friends, and many of our clients, have asked how we can memorialize and remember her. It seems that her passion for animals and that tribute should be connected…..and Lady Bug Farm Sanctuary has madeContinue reading “A Scholarship In Memory of Morgan Bosch-Dombrowski DVM”
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