Wolf teeth can cause problems in some horses but not others — and ultimately that is the main consideration when deciding whether to remove them in the interest of your horse’s health and comfort.

Proper dental hygiene is essential not only for people but also for horses, which require regular dental care to maintain their health and comfort. Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield says many horse ...

There is evidence that even ancient horses received dental care, and now caregivers can use motorized tools to keep the animals healthy. By Sarah Maslin Nir You’re not supposed to look a gift horse in ...

Horses at the Harmony Equine Center in Franktown got a visit from the dentist on Tuesday. Students and staff from Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine performed dental floats on ...

Author John Mark O’Leary MRCVS is assistant professor at the UCD Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He is a specialist in endodontic dentistry treatment for horses and is inviting ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: Do horses’ teeth chatter when they are cold like ours? I don’t know how to tell if my horse is cold. – Concerned horse owner Dear Concerned: Horses don’t actually chatter their ...

For such a quiet animal, the horse's mouth can tell quite a lot. It's the point of control for many a rider, and it is the evaluator of age for many a trader. Good manners preclude looking into a ...