Thin Soles and Inflamed Feet
Dr. Suzanne has seen some very lame horses recently. Many of these cases have been due to thin soles and inflamed feet. Think of it like...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Mosquito-Born Infections
Did you know that the risk of mosquito-borne infections is still high in the fall? Mosquito-borne infections are transmitted to horses...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Jul 31
- 2 min
The Buzz About Insect Bite Hypersensitivity
Insect bite hypersensitivity is a clinical term for bug bite allergy, and susceptible horses are actually allergic to insect saliva. In...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Jul 31
- 3 min
The Myth of the Uncatchable Horse
"But you don't understand, Dr. Suzanne. She is IMPOSSIBLE to catch!" We often hear horse owners say this. And it certainly can feel like...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Jul 31
- 4 min
Does My Horse Have Thrush?
It's very possible that the answer is "yes"! While it's true that thrush is most often seen during wet conditions, we're still seeing...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Jul 31
- 3 min
The Dangers of a Vitamin E Deficiency in Your Horse
Vitamin E plays an indispensable role in your horse's health. It aids in maintaining normal neuromuscular function, is a powerful...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Jul 27
- 2 min
What Do These Two Pictures Have in Common?
If you answered: “The need for proper hydration & salt replenishment due to excessive sweating", you would be CORRECT! Did you know that...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Wildfire Smoke and Horses
As smoke from Canada's raging wildfires continues to drift across Wisconsin, unhealthy air containing tiny particulates may cause health...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Jun 30
- 2 min
Keeping Your Horse Safe During 4th of July Festivities
As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While it’s impossible to protect your horse from every danger,...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Horse Nutrition is NOT One-Size-Fits-All
Making sure your horse is receiving optimal nutrition is not for the faint of heart. Hay needs to be tested. Choosing the best feed can...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Mar 31
- 1 min
The Importance of Testing Your Hay
Horses were created to consume a forage-based diet. Your horse’s pasture and hay should generally make up the majority of his diet. When...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Spring Barn and Grazing Management
When winter finally releases its tenacious grip in Wisconsin, horse owners often want to jump right into the saddle and hit the trail!...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Feb 27
- 1 min
Nifty Equine Services
Kellie Zink and her family have been involved with horses their entire lives! From showing and transporting family animals to local fairs...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Feb 27
- 3 min
Is Equine Dental Health Really All That Important?
Your horse’s mouth is constantly changing as teeth erupt and wear. Without proper maintenance, oral abnormalities like sharp edges,...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Jan 11
- 2 min
Dells Equine Veterinary Clinic is Open for Business
While we still have some finishing touches to complete, the Dells Equine Vet Clinic is open for many types of same-day and inpatient...
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Dr. McKichan
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Let Us Help You Budget for Equine Vet Expenses with the Dells Equine Monthly Payment/Retainer Plan
Economics has always been an issue when it comes to caring for animals. Over the past few years, though, it has become increasingly...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Jan 6, 2022
- 6 min
Winter Blanketing
I get a lot of questions about blanketing horses because there are a lot of opinions out there! Here is my take on it. Some people...
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Suzanne McKichan
- Dec 31, 2020
- 3 min
Winter Laminitis
The short days this time of year slow down horses' metabolism. In the wild, this makes total sense and helps them survive the winter...
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