A horse owner's guide to the care of the horse's teeth.
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What every horse owner should know about this important and often misunderstood part of the horse's anatomy, including:
The anatomy of the horse's mouth and tooth structures
Determining age by looking at the teeth
The first course of action for injuries
Diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth
When, why, and how the teeth should be examined
Alternative treatment options
An overview of the dentist's equipment
Case studies
A handy reference chart to help identify the causes of common symptoms
Straight from the horse's mouth.
What do a horse's teeth consist of?
How can you tell a horse's age?
What happens in the mouth of a horse?
When should a dental examination take place?
What alternative therapies can be used for problems with teeth?
Problems with riding and feeding, as well as recurring colics, can all be related to trouble with horses' teeth. Just as with humans, regular dental examinations are a must for horses. Equine dentistry is a specialized area, but one with which all horse owners and those who care for horses should be acquainted. The kinds of problems that can affect horses' teeth, how to recognize them and how to avoid them, together with the techniques and types of instruments used for dental treatment, are the subject of this book, which will be of interest to veterinary practitioners and horse owners alike.
This book should not be missing from any horse lover's library.
The anatomy of the horse's mouth and tooth structures
Determining age by looking at the teeth
The first course of action for injuries
Diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth
When, why, and how the teeth should be examined
Alternative treatment options
An overview of the dentist's equipment
Case studies
A handy reference chart to help identify the causes of common symptoms
Straight from the horse's mouth.
What do a horse's teeth consist of?
How can you tell a horse's age?
What happens in the mouth of a horse?
When should a dental examination take place?
What alternative therapies can be used for problems with teeth?
Problems with riding and feeding, as well as recurring colics, can all be related to trouble with horses' teeth. Just as with humans, regular dental examinations are a must for horses. Equine dentistry is a specialized area, but one with which all horse owners and those who care for horses should be acquainted. The kinds of problems that can affect horses' teeth, how to recognize them and how to avoid them, together with the techniques and types of instruments used for dental treatment, are the subject of this book, which will be of interest to veterinary practitioners and horse owners alike.
This book should not be missing from any horse lover's library.
About the Author
Dr. Kai Kreling is a veterinarian with his own practice in Germany.
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I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to gain knowledge, or get their foot in the door to equine dentistry! Great book to have! Lots of facts and information, easy to read and follow! Very informative!
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WOW...great book in plain English.,
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Tons more information then I had expected. Very helpful and easy to learn. It will definitely help us with our horses. Recommended to all owners or stable employees. Good stuff!!
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intermediate incisors, sharp ramps, dental star, upper corner incisors, mouth speculum, mouth wedge, chewing surface, irregular wear, visible crown, wolf tooth, tooth substance, retained caps, corner tooth, opposing tooth, secondary dentine, interdental space, reserve crown, horse chews, pulp canal, milk tooth, corner teeth, chewing muscles, last molar, jaw joint, first premolar New!
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intermediate incisors, sharp ramps, dental star, upper corner incisors, mouth speculum, mouth wedge, chewing surface, irregular wear, visible crown, wolf tooth, tooth substance, retained caps, corner tooth, opposing tooth, secondary dentine, interdental space, reserve crown, horse chews, pulp canal, milk tooth, corner teeth, chewing muscles, last molar, jaw joint, first premolar New!
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- Equine Surgery, 3e by Jorg A. Auer Dr Med Vet MS in Back Matter
- Equine Dentistry: A Practical Guide by Patricia Pence in Back Matter
- Equine Dentistry, 2e by Gordon Baker in Back Matter
- Bach Flower Remedies for Horses and Riders by Martin J. Scott on page 108
- Veterinary Aromatherapy by Nelly Grosjean on page 108
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