Ask Dr. Harman: Work Horses After Vaccines?
Question: We are booking our horses’ spring vaccinations (unfortunately mandatory due to showing), and we are wondering – should we work the horses the day they get vaccinated, or …
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Ask Dr. Harman: Regaining Feeling in a Blocked Tail
Question: I am looking at purchasing a horse whose tail has been blocked. Is there any chance that he will regain feeling in his tail over time? Answer: A …
Ask Dr. Harman: Easy Keeper on Stall Rest
Question: Do you have any suggestions towards maintaining an easy keeper’s weight while on stall rest? My mare is an air fern, and she is unfortunately on strict stall …
Ask Dr. Harman: Papaya and Ulcers
Question: I have a gelding that has recently been diagnosed with ulcers. I was doing some research, and noticed that there are increasing recommendations of incorporating papaya into horses’ …
Ask Dr. Harman: Head Shaking
Question: My horse is a head shaker, and it has been suggested that we try a figure-8 noseband on him, as this puts less pressure on the facial nerves …
Lyme Disease Webinar
Have you or your pet been touched by Lyme Disease? Do you want to know more? Here, integrative veterinarian Dr. Joyce Harman tells you what you need to know …
Hemp and the Endocannabinoid System
Did you know that the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) is in most parts of the brain, and is in all mammals? This means the body is made to process …
Gut Health Webinar
You know the saying “no hoof, no horse?” A equally true adage could be, “no gut, no horse.” After all, two-thrids of a horse’s immune system lies in the …
The Microbiome: The Real Workhorse in the Body (horses, dogs, and yes, humans also)
A Modern Look at Probiotics The hottest topic in research these days is the microbiome. This term describes the microbial population of good bugs in the gut that do …
Hemp for Horses
One of the most interesting new herbal supplements to come on the market is medicinal hemp with a high Cannabinoid (CBD) content. Hemp is one of the most useful …