Michael Clarke Equine Dentistry

25/10/2024

Thank you to for helping three of our rescues today! His constant ongoing support is hugely appreciated! Contact him on 0828480743

16/10/2024

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20/03/2024

So what do we have here? What we have are 2 cheek teeth side by side. As it happens they are the same tooth from 2 different horses.🐴
So.. what’s interesting about that ?
Well both horses are 4 years old, and one is a Clydesdale x weighing 580kg
The other is a miniature weighing 55kg
Give that some thought 💭

19/10/2023

Background Equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH) is being increasingly recognised as a painful and debilitating condition in some affected horses, that can produce pain o...

10/10/2023

Sometimes when you might hear someone talking about horses getting stomach ulcers and the need for scoping days and the importance of ulcer medication..
Well imho there’s often another set of ulcers many owners forget, dismiss or ignore in horses that deserve at least as much attention.

07/10/2023

I will be doing a dental road trip in the 1st week of December through Eastern Cape down to Cape Town. Please book early via whatsapp as limited slots available. 0828480743.

05/10/2023

While it’s a common equine emergency, espophageal obstruction (“choke”) can look alarming, especially if you've never seen it before. Unlike in human medicine, where choking refers to a tracheal (or windpipe) obstruction, choke in horses refers to an obstruction of the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

Most commonly, choking occur when horses eat concentrated feed too quickly without chewing it appropriately, which results in a firm bolus lodged in the animal's esophagus. However, esophageal obstruction can also occur with hay or straw, hard treats, carrots, or nonfood objects. Poor dentition, which leads to inadequate chewing, is also a frequent cause of choke.

While common, chokes can have serious consequences so be sure to call your veterinarian as soon as you notice signs of choke. A bad choke is fairly obvious to both veterinarians and horse owners, but a mild choke could be confused with an upper respiratory tract infection or colic.

Read more about this condition on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/understanding-choke-horses

05/10/2023