If your horse has dental problems, he might not be getting the proper nutrition. What dental problems commonly affect a horse's ability to eat comfortably, and how can they be prevented and treated?
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About the Experts
Mary DeLorey, DVM
Mary S. DeLorey, DVM earned her veterinary degree from University of Missouri in 1992. Since 2000, she has devoted her entire professional energies to equine dentistry. Her practice, Northwest Equine Dentistry, Inc. serves the states of Washington and Idaho and is based near Seattle. Dr. DeLorey has traveled internationally to instruct veterinarians in equine dentistry techniques and speaks to horse owners nationwide. She trail rides and raises sport ponies from her ranch in Eastern Washington when she's not on the road.
Erin Denney-Jones, DVM
Erin Denney-Jones, DVM, owner of Florida Equine Veterinary Services in Clermont, Fla., and moderator of the Florida Equine Veterinary Services Annual Horse Owner Seminar. She participated as a member of the Sports Medicine Committee for the American Association of Equine Practitioners and was Chairperson of the organization's Owner Education Committee as well. Her interests and practice areas include chiropractic care, sport horse medicine, reproduction, general medicine and surgery, and preventive care including wellness programs, vaccinations, parasite control, and dentistry.
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