NHT Magazine Autumn 2018

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VETADVICE It is a question that many of us horse owners will often ask ourselves… Does my horse need the dentist?. The reality is horses get dental disease just like we do. Horses teeth grow all the time which is why it is important to maintain a regular dental routine as changes in the mouth can occur from one dental check to the next. Veterinary advice in this magazine is provided as a general guide and you should always seek professional advice. What are the signs your horse may need a check up? Credit: Ed Tyler, Yourworldinpictures.co.uk Has he started to drop his hay or hard feed? Are you noticing food stuck between his molars? Is there a foul smell, coming from his mouth? Discharge from one or both nostrils? Does your horse resent having the bit put in or having the noseband tightened? Has he become unsteady in rein contact when ridden? Causes He could be developing gum disease, with bleeding gums and rotting food around his teeth; or perhaps his teeth have started to fall out! He may have overgrown sharp edges along the outside of his upper molars. Wolf teeth can also be troublesome and a common problem in young horses; causing them to object to contact on the bit. Any tooth problems can go on to result in poor responsiveness when ridden, to dropping food and even losing weight. Problems can even result in unbalancing the whole horse and causing back and hind leg problems! Horses are designed to eat tough old grass and leaves and not soft lush grass. The Horses upper jaw is wider than the lower jaw and the teeth grow all the time, they have to rely on us to call in the professionals to look after them. We would usually recommend a routine dental treatment at least once a year. However some may require treatment every six months. As a routine we at Swanspool use battery powered equipment as we feel it is quicker, less stressful and less damaging to the teeth. Our vets can also administer sedation if required. Never underestimate how important good teeth and a good dentist are to the overall health of your horse or pony…Their health is in your hands. 25 NorthantsHorseTrader <strong>Magazine</strong> Photo credit: ‘Say Cheese!’ The photo is the lovely Pippin who is owned by Dawn Davis. Pippin has regular dental treatment and you can tell - Just look at that smile!
As a dedicated 5 vet equine practice we offer 365 day, 24hr cover for all of your medical emergencies and routine veterinary treatment. Bringing all of the latest equipment to your yard. Below are just some of the treatments we offer: ♦ Routine Dentals/Wolf Tooth Removal ♦ Vaccinations ♦ Castrations ♦ Passports & Export For Travel ♦ Portable Digital X-Rays ♦ Tendon & Pregnancy Scanning ♦ Shockwave Therapy ♦ Diode Laser (Sarcoid Removal) ♦ Purchase Examinations ♦ Free Weight Clinics ♦ Faecal Worm Testing ♦ Endoscopy & Gastroscopy Examinations ♦ Free Client Evening Talks ♦ Free Visit Schemes ♦ Medication Of Joints & Our Own Supplements ♦ Blood Samples (using our own in-house lab) ♦ Mobile Diagnostic Unit & Technician 1 London Road, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 2BT NorthantsHorseTrader <strong>Magazine</strong> 26
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