Wolf teeth can cause problems in some horses but not others — and ultimately that is the main consideration when deciding whether to remove them in the interest of your horse’s health and comfort.

Some tooth problems in horses start early. A foal may be born with an overbite (“parrot mouth”) or underbite (“sow mouth”) if the jawbones are mismatched in length. If these abnormalities are ...

Proper dental hygiene is essential not only for people but also for horses, which require regular dental care to maintain their health and comfort. Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield says many horse ...

The horse’s teeth are crucial for eating/chewing and important for good health and fitness. Dental problems can be painful, which can lead to altered behavior. Sometimes a performance or behavior ...

There is evidence that even ancient horses received dental care, and now caregivers can use motorized tools to keep the animals healthy. By Sarah Maslin Nir You’re not supposed to look a gift horse in ...

For such a quiet animal, the horse's mouth can tell quite a lot. It's the point of control for many a rider, and it is the evaluator of age for many a trader. Good manners preclude looking into a ...

Diane Febles spends her days filing down horses' teeth. Domestic horses need dentists like Febles once or twice a year to file down or tend to... A Dentist Who Goes Straight To The Horse's Mouth Chew ...

Contrary to popular belief, animals need to go to the dentist as often as people. Horses, in particular, may need to go more. But where do you take horses to get their teeth cleaned, and how many ...