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Inflammation is Essential

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Dr. Kellon

Inflammation is always talked about as something you need to avoid or control.  There is a staggering number of medications, supplements and therapy devices that target inflammation. However, inflammation is an essential part of how your horse’s body function Thermography … Continue reading →

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Chicken or Egg: Obesity and Insulin

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Dr. Kellon

Obesity is widely believed to cause insulin resistance in people but that’s not necessarily the case in horses. In people, it is generally accepted that weight gain can lead to the development of insulin resistance and type II diabetes but … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Just Follow Your Gut with an EMS Horse

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Dr. Kellon

Following your gut instinct is good advice in some situations but gut, and even good old common sense, can also be wrong.  This is where fact and science come in. Correctly caring for a horse with insulin resistance takes some … Continue reading →

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Electrolytes in Winter

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Dr. Kellon

Horses don’t need electrolytes in winter – right? Wrong. Electrolytes are minerals that exist in the body in an electrically charged form. The major ones are sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate. The body makes its own bicarbonate but the others … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Winter Stiffness in Older Horses

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Dr. Kellon

Retired seniors that are holding weight and getting around comfortably in the warmer months can experience greatly reduced strength and mobility in the cold, to the point they may have difficulty getting up. The explanation for this is multifactorial. Reduced … Continue reading →

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The Special Needs of Winter Feeding

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Dr. Kellon

Plenty is written every year about the basics of winter feeding, including: These things are critically important for all horses, to help prevent weight loss and impaction. However, it doesn’t stop there for special needs horses. Low moisture winter feedstuffs … Continue reading →

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Cold-Induced Hoof Pain

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Dr. Kellon

Frozen and lumpy ground can make any horse hesitant and short-strided. This is something different. Cold temperatures can trigger severe hoof pain in some horses – Plan ahead to mitigate this Most horses are energized by cooler weather, bucking and … Continue reading →

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Hind Gut Health

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Dr. Kellon

It’s difficult to go anywhere online (and probably off) where people are talking about horses without having something come up about hind gut ulcers, symptoms and treatments.  There are even commercial supplements out there, including from companies run by people … Continue reading →

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Do Horses Really Need Supplements?

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

To stay alive – no.  To have the most vibrant health possible – yes! I’m not talking about specialty supplements here, like joint or hoof, just the core essential nutrients of protein/amino acids, vitamins and minerals.  Somewhere on earth there … Continue reading →

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I’d like some E please … with a dash of A, B, G and D!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Dr. Kellon

Vitamin E is the primary fat soluble antioxidant.  It supports red blood cell integrity, supports immune function and plays a role in supporting healthy fertility.  Research has shown that the health benefits associated with Vitamin E come from a family … Continue reading →

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