Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Aug 2nd 2022
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Tips for Wintertime Horse Care from retired veterinarian, Joyce Harman
Fall has descended upon most of the country and, though we might enjoy long, foliage-filled rides, it means Old Man Winter is ju
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Aug 2nd 2022
Keep Your Horse At The Optimal Winter Weight
As humans, we have winter-weight everything: winter-weight jackets, socks, hats—we may even find a new weight for ourselves over the course of the cold months! But, how closely do you monitor the wint
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 29th 2022
Skin Allergies in Horses 1-Homeopathy & Topicals
For horses with severe allergies, those who rub themselves raw for many months, a natural approach usually gives the most long lasting support. Equine skin diseases are a significant problem in many p
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022
Prevent Dehydration During Cold Weather
We’ve all heard the old saying, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” Well, that’s true. Low grade dehydration is definitely a problem in the winter. In fact, keeping your hor
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022
Feeding herbs to animals
Herbs come in many forms: liquids, tinctures, teas, powders, fresh plants…….so, what’s best for my horse, dog, or cat?There are many ways to feed herbs to animals. What’s best depends partly on the sp
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022
Hay Equals Warmth – Winterize Your Horse
If you observe what your horse eats in the winter, it’s usually more hay. Allow them to have more hay if the weather is really cold. Why is this important and an effective approach to winterizing your
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