Does My Horse Really Need a Spring Wellness Check?
top of page
Search
As the winter chill fades and the first signs of spring emerge, horse owners everywhere are gearing up for a new season of adventures...
Suzanne McKichan
Apr 253 min read
Spring Grazing: Tips for Safely Transitioning Your Horse to Lush Pastures
As spring arrives and pastures burst with new growth, horse owners eagerly anticipate the opportunity to let their equine partners enjoy...
29 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Apr 253 min read
Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Outbreak in Sauk County Raises Concerns
Reports of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopthy (EHM) in five Wisconsin counties are causing concern to horse owners and equine veterinarians...
36 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Nov 30, 20232 min read
NORMAL IS NOT JUST A SETTING ON THE DRYER!
Your horse seems a little "off," but do you know what his "normal" is? To determine if your horse is sick, it’s important to know his...
16 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Is Adequan an Option for Your Horse
We all want to help our horses stay active longer, and that includes learning how to prevent and treat lameness. Lameness is common in...
19 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Sep 28, 20234 min read
Equine Anaplasmosis: A Seasonal Threat
Equine Anaplasmosis, also known as Equine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis or EGA, is a seasonal, non-contagious, tick-transmitted disease. It...
31 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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...
93 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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...
40 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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...
30 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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...
41 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Jul 31, 20234 min read
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...
32 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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...
67 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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...
3 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Wildfire Smoke and Horses
As smoke from Canada's raging wildfires continues to drift across Wisconsin, unhealthy air containing tiny particulates may cause health...
45 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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,...
25 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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...
14 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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...
23 views0 comments
Suzanne McKichan
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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!...
45 views0 comments
bottom of page