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Doctors’ Orders

Catching dental problems early can help keep your horse healthy. Horses over 5 years old should receive annual checkups; younger horses should be examined twice a year.
The following disorders can signal dental trouble and need immediate veterinary attention:

1. Dropping food while eating, difficulty
    chewing or excessive salivation.
2. Loss of body condition.
3. Large or undigested feed particles
    (long stems or whole grain) in manure.
4. Head tilting or tossing, bit chewing,
    tongue lolling, fighting the bit or
    resisting bridling.
5. Poor performance, such as lugging on the bridle, failure to turn or stop, even bucking.
6. Foul odor from mouth or nostrils, or traces of blood from the mouth.
7. Nasal discharge or swelling of the face, jaw or mouth tissues.

“Learn to Recognize Your Horse’s Dental Problems,” American Association of Equine Practitioners


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Great idea to have info to alert us of dental problems before going too far along. I really would love to seem more preventative suggestions on other health issues.
Bonnie, Toledo, ON
Posted: 2/27/2009 1:04:24 PM
i have question if your horse is lacking minerals what can u do to help add minerals to his diet?
Morgain, Webb City, MO
Posted: 8/13/2008 8:22:32 PM
I think it was very helpful. I need help on another problem, too. My horse is loosing weight because she has lost so many teeth. Please HELP!! I dont want to loose her because of a rapid weight loss.
Caitlan, Park Rapids, MN
Posted: 3/19/2008 1:53:18 PM
great advice i luv iy sweet and or cool
ayana, kingman, AZ
Posted: 1/17/2008 6:58:49 AM
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