Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

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S3E22 Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Disorder (DSLD) Nov 14, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into DSLD. Learn what it is, what it does, and how we treat it.

S3E21 Strangles Nov 01, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Streptococcus equi equi, better known as Strangles. Learn the signs, management challenges, and prevention tools, along with a close look at quarantine procedures for farms.

S3E20 Navicular Syndrome Oct 15, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into horse feet and discuss the intricacies of Caudal Heel Pain, often referred to as Navicular Syndrome. Topics include symptoms, diagnostic options, treatments, and prevention.

S3E19 Repairing Broken Bones Sep 30, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Dr. John Peloso, a board-certified equine surgeon and co-founder of the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, on the subject of broken bones. Topics include how breaks occur, what types of breaks can be repaired, what makes a horse a good candidate for surgery, and what the recovery process is like.

S3E18 Cushings aka PPID Sep 14, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into the complex world of Cushings, or PPID. Learn what makes PPID different from the Cushings that humans and dogs get, as well as early warning signs, treatment options, and, most importantly, how to reduce the chances that your horse will end up with it.

S3E17 The Dreaded Choke Sep 01, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss one of the scariest, yet least dangerous emergencies you're likely to experience with your horse: a choke. Topics include causes, treatment, and preventative measures you can take to avoid it.

S3E16 Pain in the Spine Aug 14, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of problems that create lameness in the neck and back of horses. Included topics are signs of problems, diagnostic methods and limitations, and treatment.

S3E15 Sweaty (or not sweaty) Horses Aug 01, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about sweat. Do you know how much sweat your horse can lose, or how to determine that? Learn what sweating means for your horse, and how to help them do it well. And on the other end of the spectrum are the non-sweaters. Learn what the inability to sweat looks like in case it happens to your horse.

S3E14 Cellulitis Jul 14, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Cellulitis in horses. Included topics are what causes it, symptoms, care, and prevention.

S3E13 Splint Bones Jul 01, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long continue their tour of the horse leg. The splint bones, while fairly small and insignificant, can be very problematic! Learn what they are, what can go wrong, and what we can do about it.

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