Diseases and Conditions
Compendium Articles
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Cryptosporidiosis in Calves
Cryptosporidiosis is a protozoal disease transmitted by the fecal-oral route; the protozoa are passed in feces of an infected animal and ingested by a susceptible animal.
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Curb
 Learn about Curb which affects the plantar ligament, what usually causes it, and the treatments that veterinarians recommend for this condition.
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Cushing's Disease
Learn about Equine Cushing's disease, a disorder of the pituitary gland that results in hormonal imbalances, causing a variety of clinical signs and is a common disease in older horses.
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Cystitis
Learn about Cystitis, how it affects the horse's bladder, how it is related to other physical conditions and the most common causes and treatments.
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Degenerative Joint Disease
Learn about Degenerative joint disease, a type of osteoarthritis that is one of the most common causes of lameness in horses, how it develops when the cartilage protecting the bones of the joint is destroyed, and how to prevent and treat the disease.
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Dehydration
Learn about the causes of dehydration in horses, how to tell if your horse is dehydrated, and the physiological problems affecting the horse's main systems if dehydration is not treated quickly and effectively.
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Dental Caps
Learn about the problems associated with Dental Caps and why the removal of the retained caps along with any remaining root spicules can save the extensive treatment necessary if the caps are not removed in a timely manner.
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Depraved Appetite
Learn about the condition known as Depraved Appetite in horses, the reasons some horses begin this behavior and how prevention and treatment based on the horse's natural needs and tendencies can be successful in stopping it.
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Dermatophilosis
Learn about Dermatophilosis also known as Rain Scald, how the bacteria affects the skin, and why it is important to burn the removed tufts of hair and scabs during treatment to prevent further infections.
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Diarrhea
Learn about the seriousness of Diarrhea in horses, its common causes, and why the treatment of Diarrhea depends on the cause and the general health of the horse.