Leg injuries in horses should always be taken with caution. Often leg pain in horses can have life-threatening secondary consequences such as colic or founder. That’s why when in doubt my advice is always to call the vet and find out what is going on. Recently I had this experience with my own horse. I […]
My Journey (so far): 1/2 a Doctor
My name is Danielle, and since this is my first post with Merck Manual Vet Student Stories, I figured I should give a little background on myself and my journey to veterinary school. Like many of my peers, I grew up with and loving, animals. My family has had everything from dogs, a cantankerous cat, […]
Clostridial Myositis in Horses
Clostridial myositis in horses is a potentially fatal disease that requires immediate attention once it is suspected. The disease arises at an injection site in the muscle. An injection of the drug flunixin will almost invariably result in an injection site myositis and myonecrosis, but any injectable is capable of causing the disease. […]
