OCD Pellets

10/14/2025

Good morning🌞

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10/07/2025

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09/30/2025

Fall fog 🌫️

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09/08/2025

Here's an interesting comparison between human and equine anatomy from our friends at Barrow Veterinary Service:

"Did you know that horses are actually walking on the tips of their fingers and toes? 🐎👣

This diagram shows how the horse’s leg bones compare to ours. What looks like a single strong hoof is really the distal phalanx (or coffin bone) – the same bone that makes up the tip of your finger! The long and short pastern bones above it help absorb concussion, while the cannon bone provides strength and support.

Over time, horses evolved to lose most of their “extra toes” (shown in gray on the left). What remains is a highly efficient structure designed for speed, weight-bearing, and shock absorption.

Understanding this anatomy is one reason hoof care and regular farrier/veterinary visits are so important. Any imbalance or injury in these bones can affect the entire limb and your horse’s comfort.

So next time you watch your horse gallop, remember – they’re essentially running on a single finger, protected by a hoof! 💨🐴"

09/04/2025

A study from Ohio State University suggests that horses need a minimum amount of space to derive all the benefits of turnout—and to stay out of each other's hair. Click the link in the comments to learn more.

08/12/2025

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07/24/2025

One study showed that 53 percent of foals born to obese mares developed OCD lesions.
https://tinyurl.com/yc69bbwv

07/15/2025

Golden Hour

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06/26/2025

Reminder for our summer holiday office closure, June 28th - July 6th.

Our office will be closed for a summer break, June 28th - July 6th . All orders placed online or by phone prior to Friday, June 27th at 3pm (EST)will be shipped before closing. All orders placed after Friday, June 27th at 3pm (EST) will be processed and shipped on Monday, July 7th at 9am (EST).

06/18/2025

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO TELL IF YOUR HORSE IS IN DISTRESS?

As a horse owner, it's imperative you know how to recognize problems and respond promptly. It's important to know what conditions require veterinary attention, and how to take appropriate action while you're waiting for the veterinarian's arrival.

Types of emergencies you and your horse may encounter on your journey together include colic; lacerations and bleeding wounds; impaled objects or nails in the foot; acute lameness due to conditions ranging from hoof abscess to fractures, laminitis, tendon injuries and more; eye injuries; allergic reactions; choke; and even foaling emergencies.

No matter what you may face in the future, getting to know your horse's normal vital signs (including temperature, pulse and respiration) as well as its normal behavior patterns will help you become a good observer, so that you readily recognize signs of ill health. Being prepared is in your horse's best interest.

Always remember, your veterinarian is one of your best resources. Talk to them about how they can be reached after-hours, and about recommendations for an emergency plan suitable for your individual situation.

06/11/2025

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) can help racehorses relax and recover

06/03/2025

This is great!

Here's something you don't see every day! At age 87, Bob Nadeau is the oldest Standardbred driver in the U.S., and he notched his latest victory in Maine on May 31.

Check it out: https://tinyurl.com/ny2tuhyj