Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook

by Gore, Thomas; Gore, Paula; Giffin, James M.

• ISBN13: 9780470126790
• ISBN10: 0470126795
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780470330333
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780876056066
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-07-15
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services
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Summary

Completely updated with the latest information on infectious diseases, parasites, breeding and foaling, and alternative therapies, the Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook, Third Edition is still as useful and easy to navigate as the original, classic text. With an index of signs and symptoms, a guide to the organs and body systems, a general index, cross-references, and a helpful glossary, this book will help you diagnose and treat your horse. You will appreciate the well-organized contents, which will help you find the information you need quickly, when your horse needs your help most.

Author Biography

Thomas Gore, DVM, has been practicing veterinary medicine for over thirty years. Growing up on a cattle ranch in the mountains of western Colorado, he has been caring for, and caring about, horses all his life.

Paula Gore, MT ASCP, began training colts when she was fifteen years old. Her equine experiences include racetrack work, an Arabian breeding facility, showing in both English and Western disciplines, competing in team penning, and cattle work.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Emergencies

Handling and Restraint

Abdominal Pain (Colic)

Burns

Cardiovascular Collapse

Dehydration

Electric Shock

Exertional Myopathy (The Tying-Up Syndrome and Azoturia)

Heat Stroke

Insect Stings, Spiders, and Scorpions

Poisoning

Shock

Snake and Lizard Bites

Sudden Unexplained Death

Parasites

Internal Parasites (Worms)

Controlling Internal Parasites

External Parasites

Controlling External Parasites

Infectious Diseases

Bacterial Diseases

Viral Diseases

Rickettsial Diseases

Systemic Fungal Diseases

Protozoan Diseases

Antibodies and Immunity

Vaccinations

The Skin and Coat

How to Avoid Coat and Skin Problems

Sorting Out Skin Problems

Abnormal Sweating

Allergies

Pyoderma

Fungus Infections

Seborrhea

Environmental and Traumatic Skin Disorders

Tumors and Cancers

The Eyes

Field of Vision

The Eye Exam

If Your Horse Has an Eye Problem

The Eyelids

Foreign Bodies and Chemicals in the Eye

The Outer Eye

The Eyeball

The Tearing Mechanism

The Cornea

The Inner Eye

The Blind Horse

The Ears

Ear Care

The Pinna

The Ear Canal

The Middle and Inner Ear

The Mouth

Signs of Mouth Problems

Problems in the Mouth

The Teeth

Taking Care of Your Horse's Teeth

Dental Problems

The Feet

The Laminae

The Elastic Tissues

The Hoof as a Shock Absorber

Hoof Care

Putting on Horseshoes

Natural Hoof Care

Foot Wounds and Injuries

Foot and Hoof Diseases

Navicular Disease

Laminitis (Founder)

Equine Metabolic Syndrome

The Musculoskeletal System

Conformation and Soundness

Lameness

Tendon Injuries

Bursitis

Joint and Ligament Injuries

Periostitis

Developmental Orthopedic Diseases

Arthritis

Broken Bones

Muscle Injuries and Diseases

The Respiratory System

Nasopharyngeal Endoscopy

Signs of Nasal Irritation

The Nasopharynx

The Guttural Pouches

The Soft Palate and Epiglottis

The Throat

The Larynx

The Lower Respiratory System

The Cardiovascular System

Evaluating the Circulation

Arrhythmias

Congestive Heart Failure

Cardiovascular Disease

Vascular Diseases

Anemia

Equine Blood Types

The Urinary System

Signs of Urinary Tract Disease

Diagnosing Urinary Tract Diseases

Urinary Tract Infections

Paralyzed Bladder

Uroliths (Urinary Tract Stones)

Kidney Failure

Kidney Diseases

The Nervous System

The Neurological Examination

Cranial Nerve Paralysis

Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Head Trauma

Spinal Cord Problems

Brain and Spinal Cord Infections

Seizures

The Digestive System

The Esophagus

The Stomach

Peritonitis

The Small Intestines

Intestinal Obstructions

Colic

The Liver

The Rectum and Anus

Constipation

Diarrhea

Nutrition and Feeding

Nutritional Requirements

Feedstuffs

How to Feed Your Horse

Weight Gain and Loss

Wood Chewing and Cribbing

Forage Toxicities

Sex and Reproduction

The Mare

The Estrous (Heat) Cycle

Abnormal Heat Cycles

Prepari

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