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September is Pain Awareness Month, and what better time to shed light on a topic that affects our equine companions more often than we might think? While horse owners are often quick to recognize the unmistakable signs of acute pain, such as colic or obvious lameness, it’s important to remember that horses can experience milder…

At Countryside Veterinary Services, our dedicated team of equine veterinarians has the privilege of tending to a diverse array of sport horses, each with its unique aspirations and challenges. Through the years, our experience has unveiled typical injuries, distinct to the discipline and type of sport horse, whether that is Hunter/Jumpers, Dressage horses, Barrel Racers,…

Picture this: it’s summertime in Georgia, the sun is blazing, and horses are feeling the heat. But for some equine pals, their sweat glands decide to take a vacation, leaving them high and dry. This puzzling condition, known as anhidrosis, occurs when horses can’t produce enough sweat to cool down. Horses affected by anhidrosis are…

Ah, summer is here, and with it comes one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States—the 4th of July! While we humans eagerly anticipate the colorful fireworks, delicious barbecues, and quality time with loved ones, it’s important to remember that our furry friends may not share the same excitement. As a mixed animal…

What Are Hives, Anyway? Imagine your horse sporting itchy, raised bumps on their skin that may look like tiny mountains. Well, those pesky bumps are called hives, also known as urticaria. They can appear out of the blue and might vary in size and shape, but they all have one thing in common: they make…

ICYMI…Derby week has come and gone. We were just as excited then as we are now, to showcase some amazing off-the-track thoroughbreds we have the honor of caring for! If you haven’t read about these wonderful horses already, we thought you might like to check out their inspiring stories of success and triumph. Meet Artemis…

Up to 60% of lameness in horses is attributed to Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the cartilage, synovial membrane, and other structures in the joint, leading to inflammation, pain, and reduced joint function. Symptoms of osteoarthritis in horses may include lameness, stiffness, reduced joint mobility, and swelling or heat around the affected…

Has your horse’s performance declined while you seem to be exerting more and more effort to get and keep your horse going? Read on as this month’s Equine Blog Post delves into muscle disorders, specifically Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy(PSSM) and Myofibrillar Myopathy (MFM). Muscle disorder symptoms can be difficult to identify and even confused with other…

ARTHRITIS Arthritis afflicts horses as they age similarly to humans. This degenerative joint disease causes inflammation of the joint, which then causes pain in horses and makes it hard for them to move. This progressive horse disease usually affects older horses but can crop up in younger ones as well. While there is no cure,…

Arthroscopic surgery is a technique that combines specialized equipment and advanced veterinary training to give the surgeon the ability to look directly into your horse’s joints and cartilage. This surgery is far less invasive than your typical joint surgery. Very small incisions are made – one for the endoscope and one for the instrument needed…