ASKHQ: DENTAL IMAGING

Q: What are some imaging techniques that can be used in equine dentistry to get a better picture of what is going on in your horse’s mouth? A: Diagnosing and treating dental problems in horses can be challenging due to the relatively limited information that can be gleaned during a normal clinical examination. A horse’s mouth…

BylizzieJanuary 8, 20220Comments

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ASKHQ: DENTIST DRAMA

Q: My mare will allow the dentist to work on her teeth, even with power tools, but she looks absolutely terrified. Would it be kinder to sedate her for the procedures? A: Most horses will experience some anxiety when it comes to having their teeth treated, but all routine treatment, done properly, should be relatively painless…

BylizzieApril 25, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS A PARROT MOUTH?

Q: What is a parrot mouth? A severe parrot mouth is seen in the skull of this young horse. A: Ideally, a horse has an aligned jaw, but in some cases horses have either undershot or overshot jaws. An overshot jaw is referred to as a parrot mouth. In this case the top jaw lies beyond the…

BylizzieOctober 16, 20200Comments

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EQUIFARM VETERINARY CLINIC

Please tell us a bit about Equifarm Veterinary Clinic and the services you offer? Equifarm Veterinary Clinic is a new veterinary practice in Namibia, where we focus on providing compassionate care and modern medicine, for every patient, every time. We are a mixed practice, serving 80% equines, 10% production animals and 10% small animals. We…

BylizzieApril 29, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: POWER TOOLS

Q: When having a dentist tend to your horse's teeth, is it better if they use power tools or not? I've received very mixed opinions! Asked by Zandri Sune A: Firstly, it is very important to make sure that only a reputable and qualified dentist works on your horse's teeth. The condition of a horse's teeth can…

BylizzieFebruary 22, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WAVE MOUTH

Q: What is a wave mouth in horses? A: A wave mouth is where the molar teeth do not align evenly in the horse's mouth. This creates gaps between the upper and lower jaw, when the horse chews his food. This results in poor chewing, and thus a reduced surface area of the food when it…

BylizzieOctober 5, 20190Comments

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