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Compromised Lung Function
There are cases in which your veterinarian can clear the entire bacterial pneumonia and it is resolved, but there is still so much inflammatory debris remaining in the lungs that they are permanently compromised. “There may be a lot of fibrin, protei
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Make the Best of Stall Rest
QMy 10-year-old event horse, a Thoroughbred gelding, suffered a mild suspensory strain during our final competition of the season. As part of his treatment, our veterinarian recommended stall rest. I know this will benefit the ligament as it heals, b
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A Noteworthy Offer
Wondering whether your playlist includes tunes to soothe your stall-bound horse? The pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, producer of Ulcer-Gard® (omeprazole), may have just the option you’re looking for: a musical arrangement called Relax Tr

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