Care & Healthy Living

Amanda-Jo King, DVM

What Is Traumatic Brain Injury in Horses?Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is trauma to a horse’s head that results in damage to any part of the brain, including the blood vessels and nerves within the brain. TBI is considered a medical emergency. If you suspect your horse may have suffered a traumatic brain injury, call your veterinarian immediately. If it can be...

Courtnee Morton, DVM

What Is Black Walnut Toxicity in Horses?The black walnut tree is a tall deciduous tree that can grow up to 100 feet tall. It has dark green leaves and a thick, ridged bark that is dark brown or black....

Stephanie Howe, DVM

PetMD’s medications content was written and reviewed by veterinary professionals to answer your most common questions about how medications function, their side effects, and what species they are prescribed...

Kaela Schraer, DVM

What Is Buttress Foot in Horses?Buttress foot, also called pyramidal disease, is a term that describes a specific change in the appearance of a horse’s foot. Buttress is when the dorsal or frontmost aspect...

Stephanie Howe, DVM

PetMD’s medications content was written and reviewed by veterinary professionals to answer your most common questions about how medications function, their side effects, and what species they are prescribed...

Amanda-Jo King, DVM

What Is an Aneurysm in Horses?An “aneurysm” is an abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel. An aneurysm can occur in both arteries (blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart) and veins (blood...