PegasusHealth
Horse Health & Veterinary
26 articles
Old Souls, New Beginnings: Why Senior Horse Adoption Matters
By Zoetis Equine in partnership with ASPCA Right Horse Head Trainer at the Humane Society of North Texas, Amanda Stevens with an owner-surrendered horse, Tinkerbell In a quiet corner stall at an ASPC…
Equine Sedation: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Owners
By Jeff Hall, DVM, Managing Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis If the thought of sedating your horse makes you nervous or uncomfortable, you’re not alone.
Expanding the Hoofprint for Healing
By the Zoetis Equine Team “I’ll never forget this one veteran who came through our program a while back,” shared Christianna Capra, Co-Founder and Equine Specialist at Spring Reins of Life .
Stay ahead of parasites with targeted deworming
By Kenton Morgan, DVM, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis Did you know most internal equine parasites (approximately 90%) originate from your horse’s natural environment?
Spring Into Action: A Horse’s Guide to Blooming Health and Fitness
By Holly J.
The Future of Equine Joint Management With Orthobiologics
You likely consider your horse part of your family—and when they show signs of joint discomfort from the natural wear and tear of training or the aging process, it’s hard to see them work…
Winter Hoof Care
By Diego Almeida, CJF, EE, FE, TE, AWCF The seasons have an influence on your horse’s hooves in many ways.
Expanding the Hoofprint for Healing
By the Zoetis Equine Team “I’ll never forget this one veteran who came through our program a while back,” shared Christianna Capra, Co-Founder and Equine Specialist at Spring Reigns of Life .
What Does it Take to Care for Horses Competing at the Highest Levels?
Happy Tuesday partner, The world of elite equine athletes is as fascinating as it is complex.
Biosecurity Tune-Up: Broodmare Care Edition
By Abby Sage, VMD, MS, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis From equine herpesvirus and the flu to leptospirosis and rotavirus, a number of threats are dangerous to any horse but are partic…
Top Tips to Set Your New Foal up for Success
By Jacquelin Boggs, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Senior Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis So, your mare just had a foal—first and foremost, congratulations!
Caring for Elite Equine Athletes Competing on the World Stage
By Liberty Getman, DVM, DACVS, Equine Technical Services, Zoetis 2020 Olympian Doug Payne.
Show-Stopping Biosecurity with Dr. Holly Helbig
Happy Monday partner, On today’s edition of The Pegasus Podcast , we are interviewing Dr.
Tips to Prepare for Successful Hoof Care Visits
Diego Almeida, CJF, EE, FE, TE, AWCF Your horse’s care team is one you’ve likely built through trusted referrals and research between trimming or shoeing appointments, veterinarian visits, day-to-day…
Tips to Prepare For Successful Hoof Care Visits
Diego Almeida, CJF, EE, FE, TE, AWCF Your horse’s care team is one you’ve likely built through trusted referrals and research between trimming or shoeing appointments, veterinarian visits, day-to-day…
Flies Are More Than a Nuisance: Tips For Preventing Summer Sores
Kenton Morgan, DVM, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis Flies are more than a nuisance—these insects can transmit diseases, cause bacterial infections and trigger equine allergic dermatiti…
Show-Stopping Biosecurity: A Horse Show Veterinarian’s Personal Experience
Holly J Helbig, DVM, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis From the other side of the kitchen, I watched as my husband’s bare hands touched his kid’s germ-ified lunch box and, in the same sw…
Must Pass PPE
By Clare Mansmann for Pegasus Sunday’s Thrill.
The Power of Horse-Human Connections
B y Liberty Getman, DVM, DACVS, Equine Technical Services, Zoetis, and Bobby Cowles, DVM, MS, MBA, Managing Veterinarian, Equine Technical Services, Zoetis Jen Grant, Head of Marketing, Zoetis Equine…
Can You Spot the Signs of Dental Pain in Your Horse?
Jeff Hall, DVM, Senior Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis Horses are stoic animals, especially when it comes to dental pain.
Supporting Equine Veterinarians: A Path to Career-Life Balance
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What You're Feeding Your Horse Is Toxic
Happy Monday partner, Ever wondered just how crucial nutrition is to a horse's health?
Four Potential Horse Emergencies and How to Respond to Them
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How Does the West Nile Virus Affect the Equestrian Space?
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What Do Sunrises and Equine Joint Health Have in Common?
Holly Helbig, DVM, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis With the help of a grande vanilla latte, I like to get to barns early for lameness exams—I watch the sunrise, observe horses in…
Protecting Horses From West Nile Virus: Mosquito Reduction and Vaccination Strategies
Kevin Hankins, DVM, MBA, Managing Equine Veterinarian, Zoetis As a veterinarian, the best way to provide appropriate health care for animals is to work with animal owners to develop a preventive plan…