Diagnosis: Rhabdomyolysis Rhabdomyolysis (commonly called “tying-up”) can occur for a number of reasons in horses including over-exertion, muscle trauma, nutritional or electrolyte imbalance, or extreme fatigue. Quarter horses and related breeds have been genetically linked to a number of conditions that can result in rhabdomyolysis including HYPP and PSSM1. Rhabdomyolysis is initially treated with sedation to allow the horse to relax and NSAIDs to relieve muscle pain. Horses should have blood w

#PBECvet Janet Greenfield Davis, BVMS, MRCVS, CVA, CERPM, is one of our resident masters of Alternative Medicine ☯️ She utilizes #EquineAcupuncture to address a variety of issues as the treatment activates the body’s natural healing abilities. Here, she explains some acupuncture points of the horse’s head and neck. If you’re considering an #AlternativeTherapy for your horse, talk to Dr. Greenfield by calling 561-793-1599📲 (🎥Blooper Alert* Poor Dr. Greenfield gives herself a little stab, but sh