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Gum Disease in Horses (Periodontal Disease)
Equine Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Periodontal disease is one of the most
Step Mouth in Horses
Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.
Definition of Step Mouth in Horses
Symptoms of Step Mouth in Horses
- Food particles falling out
- Excessive Salivation
- Difficulty Chewing
- Weight loss
- Reduced Performance
- Swollen Head
- Tilted Head
- Tossing Head
- Head shaking
Treatment of Step Mouth in Horses
The treatment for step mouth typically involves correcting the bite and reshaping the molars through a process called “floating”. In some cases, dental surgery may be necessary if the issue is severe.
Prevention of Step Mouth in Horses
Prevention of step mouth can be accomplished by providing proper nutrition and dental care, as well as avoiding improper bit use and monitoring the horse’s behavior.
How Happie can help you manage your horse's health
Digital health management offers numerous benefits in modern equine healthcare.
With the Happie Horse App, you can track symptom patterns and body values, such as Temperature, Pulse and Respiration. Allowing you to notice abnormal changes in body and behaviour early on, leading to more successful treatments.
The Happie symptom checker allows you to add all of your horse's abnormal symptoms in order to present potential causes and diseases.
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Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.
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