Donkey Colic
Chapter 76 Donkey Colic Nicole du Toit, Faith Burden As is true in horses, there are many causes of abdominal pain in donkeys, most of which are gastrointestinal in origin….
Tick- and Mite-Associated Dermatologic Diseases
Chapter 130 Tick- and Mite-Associated Dermatologic Diseases Rosanna Marsella Ticks Ticks can cause dermatologic disease in a variety of ways, most commonly by inducing a nodular reaction at the site…
Ocular Trauma
Chapter 10 Ocular Trauma Brian C. Gilger The horse is subject to a high frequency of ocular and periocular trauma. This is likely because horses’ eyes are large and located…
Urolithiasis
Chapter 108 Urolithiasis Michelle C. Coleman 1Dormia Stone Dislodger, V. Mueller Co., McGow Park, IL. Urolithiasis is an uncommon disease in horses, with a reported prevalence of 0.11% of equine…
Small Intestine Colic
Chapter 75 Small Intestine Colic R. Reid Hanson, Valeria Albanese Lesions causing colic in the small intestine are classified as strangulating or nonstrangulating. Strangulating lesions occlude the small intestinal lumen…
Ureteral Disease
Chapter 107 Ureteral Disease Michelle C. Coleman Ureteral Defects or Tears Ureteral defects and tears, or ureterorrhexis, are uncommon causes of uroperitoneum in foals and adult horses. Only a few…
Diagnostic Approach to Ocular Discharge
Chapter 148 Diagnostic Approach to Ocular Discharge Noelle T. McNabb Numerous conditions affecting the eye and adnexal structures cause ocular discharge, and development of discharge warrants a comprehensive ophthalmic examination….
Medical Management of Large (Ascending) Colon Colic
Chapter 74 Medical Management of Large (Ascending) Colon Colic Vanessa L. Cook Colic caused by large colon disorders is relatively common. It is most frequently seen in younger to middle-aged…
Seizure Disorders
Chapter 87 Seizure Disorders Véronique A. Lacombe Seizure disorders are a diverse and common set of chronic neurologic disorders in humans and dogs. Seizures are less common in horses, compared…
Pharyngeal Collapse
Chapter 55 Pharyngeal Collapse Elizabeth J. Davidson Nasopharyngeal collapse is a common cause of upper respiratory obstruction in racehorses, sport performance horses, and ponies. Affected horses exhibit abnormal upper respiratory…
