Horses' Teeth and Their Problems : Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment

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 horse''s 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 horse''s 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.