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Surviving Winter Without an Indoor Arena

Winter – the season dreaded by all equestrians. Muddy paddocks, frozen water buckets, layers of blankets, and did we mention the mud? And besides the hassle of dealing with winter weather conditions, for some of us, the cold throws a… Continue Reading →

5 Tips for Pet Care in Cold Weather

Cold wind, sleet, snow, and ice… Brrrr! The winter months bring these harsh elements that can last anywhere from days to all winter long. And these weather changes are certainly enough to disrupt our routines with our pets. Before walks,… Continue Reading →

FarmVet Favorites of 2023

The countdown to midnight might have passed, but the season of reminiscing is still in full effect. Reflecting on our year, our favorite memories, and holding onto the things we’re bringing with us into the new year are all a… Continue Reading →

Preventing Common Ear Problems for Your Pet

Did you know it is estimated nearly 20% of dogs are battling ear issues? And while ear infections are less common in cats, they can still become a serious issue – fast. Ear infections are a nuisance for both you… Continue Reading →

Know Before You Show: Navigating the USEF Show Number Rule

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is the National Governing Body for equestrian activities and competitions. USEF recently published the 2024 Rulebook which includes a number of rule changes and updates, including many topics from helmets and attire to lunging… Continue Reading →

The Vital Role of Oat Beta-Glucan in the Modern Show Horse’s Diet

Supporting the modern show horse’s digestive processes is critical for overall health and performance. While traditional components of equine gastric supplements such as probiotics and prebiotics remain crucial, a lesser-known yet highly beneficial ingredient gaining recognition – oat beta-glucan. This… Continue Reading →

How to Properly Care for Your Tack this Winter

You’ve invested time and money into curating the perfect tack collection. Or, maybe you haven’t made the investment yet for your “forever” pieces, but need your tack to last until you are ready to make that happen. In either scenario,… Continue Reading →

Therapy Spotlight: LumaSoothe Light Therapy

Introducing the LumaSoothe 2 Light Therapy Device! The LumaSoothe 2 is a low-level light therapy device designed for pets. This is a user-friendly device that allows you to provide your dog or cat with the benefits of light therapy right from the… Continue Reading →

Preventing Common Hoof Problems

No hoof, no horse. We hear it over and over, and well… that’s because it’s true. But changing weather conditions challenge our horses’ hoof health. Our recent blog, Common Fall Hoof Problems, touches on some of the issues to be… Continue Reading →

How Can Light Therapy Benefit Your Pet?

If you’ve heard about light therapy for animals, you may wonder, can this help my pet’s condition? Or does it actually work? Is it backed by science? The answer to all of these questions is yes! Light therapy is beneficial… Continue Reading →

5 Ways to Boost Your Horse’s Immune System

A strong immune system. You might hear this term tossed around regularly in reference to a horse’s health. But what does it really mean? Immune systems are complicated. And, important. This intricate part of bodily functioning is what provides your… Continue Reading →

Therapy Spotlight: RevitaVet & Red Light Therapy

RevitaVet Therapy Systems offers a range of products that provide infrared and red light therapy for your horse. Light therapy with infrared diodes offers multiple therapeutic benefits by stimulating the release of nitric oxide in the body. This sets off… Continue Reading →

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