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Lyme disease in horses can cause lameness, neurologic issues, eye inflammation, and skin lesions, often with vague or variable signs. This guide…

Equine immune deficiencies can leave foals and adult horses vulnerable to recurrent, severe infections. This guide explains the main types, symptoms, diagnosis,…

Pharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia is a common enlargement of lymphoid tissue in young horses’ throats. It is usually benign and often resolves as…

Acquired heart disease is more common in older horses and can affect the heart’s valves, muscle, rhythm, and blood vessels. Early recognition…

Inherited and congenital neurological disorders can affect horses at birth or later in life, often causing incoordination, weakness, or balance loss. Early…

Horse heart disease can affect performance, safety, and long-term health. This guide explains the diagnostic process from symptoms and physical exams to…

Equine fundus disorders affect the retina, choroid, and optic disk, often leading to inflammation, detachment, or vision loss. Early recognition and veterinary…

SARS-CoV-2 can infect a range of animals, including cats, ferrets, mink, and some wildlife species. This guide explains how the virus spreads,…

Sugar gliders can develop nutritional, infectious, parasitic, and age-related health problems in captivity. This guide explains the early signs, common causes, and…

The lens is a vital optical structure in animal eyes that focuses light onto the retina for sharp vision. This guide covers…

Transmissible mink encephalopathy (TME) is a fatal prion disease that affects ranch-raised mink and can spread through contaminated feed. This guide covers…

Miniature pigs can make loyal, intelligent companions, but they need proper housing, nutrition, training, and vet care. This guide covers their size,…