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Does someone maintain your horse's teeth?
Total votes cast: 2000
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We don't have any lay equine dentists in our area of the state
11/5/2007 9:47:49 PM
Float all at least annually.
11/5/2007 5:20:27 PM
The veterinarian I use is specializes in equine dentistry
11/5/2007 10:12:59 AM
every year thehorses teether are inspected for spurs and floated or teether are removed (wolf) if th
11/5/2007 7:54:46 AM
My dentist has been doing horse's teeth for 20 years (mine for 7) and I trust him
11/4/2007 10:33:55 PM
I use a certified equine dentist under the direction of my vet
11/4/2007 10:10:04 PM
Dentist spends more time and better care. Does not need to sedate like vet. Vet charges 2x as much.
11/4/2007 9:39:59 PM
An experienced lay dentist should be able to work without "supervision" by a DVM
11/4/2007 9:26:17 PM
I choose to use a "lay" dentist because it's all he's been doing every day of his life.
11/4/2007 8:09:02 PM
Nobody but someone who has been to school for teeth touches my animal's teeth.
11/4/2007 3:39:12 PM
My Veterinarian does yearly exams but my horses have never needed anything further.
11/4/2007 2:42:35 PM
My four-year-old Arabian filly would beg to differ if I tried doing it myself.
11/4/2007 1:38:12 PM
My 6 Vet practice would NEVER do it, They refer me to my Equnie Dentist.
11/4/2007 10:09:33 AM
most vets don't do enough teeth, my toothman has more experience than local vets
11/3/2007 10:36:47 PM
My horses teeth are taken care of Dr. Jim Smith, specializing in Equine Denistry.
11/3/2007 5:16:23 PM
I use a vet who is specialized in equine dentistry
11/3/2007 4:27:13 PM
I inspect & observe then my vet does the work
11/3/2007 3:37:52 PM
I consider maintenance of teeth one of the most important parts of horse care.
11/3/2007 12:36:10 PM
My vet is fantastic with equine dental care.
11/3/2007 12:35:18 PM
My "lay" dentist has fare more experience than a regular veterinarian!!!
11/3/2007 11:35:38 AM
vet that specializes in equine dental work
11/3/2007 10:13:19 AM
an educated horse dentist is better at floating than a vet who doesn't do just this on a dly basis
11/3/2007 2:50:44 AM
My lay dentist had to associated with a vet due to new Texas law. Same dentist/care, higher price
11/2/2007 10:02:40 PM
my local vet takes care of my mares teeth on a regular schedule.
11/2/2007 9:22:44 PM
My vet is licensed/qualifed to administered drugs/ & deal w/ complications, my horse not just teeth!
11/2/2007 9:09:55 PM
I use a marvelous vet who specializes in dentistry. He's great!
11/2/2007 8:50:54 PM
I have a teaching vet with his own practice take care of my horse's teeth.
11/2/2007 8:46:38 PM
She is certified & undergoes refresher training every 18 months. Wouldn't trade her for a vet.
11/2/2007 7:52:13 PM
I had an equine dentist caring for my horses and the ones I train until it was made "illegal" .
11/2/2007 7:18:38 PM
Dr Richard Bowman, Bowman, ND, does a great job as an equine dentist. Highly recommended by many peo
11/2/2007 7:03:15 PM
I have one horse that I would like to have done every 6 months but because of cost it's every 2yrs
11/2/2007 3:35:29 PM
vet is an equine dentist, best of both worlds
11/2/2007 3:23:34 PM
The denstist has gone to school for doing equine teeth. She is extremely talented.
11/2/2007 2:30:08 PM
my equine cert dentist carl mitz is better then the vet
11/2/2007 2:19:10 PM
My equine dentist specializes in minis and does a much better job than my vet can do!!
11/2/2007 1:53:16 PM
he has dental certification and only does dental in his practice.
11/2/2007 1:48:33 PM
My schools farrier also does teeth so he does all the horses once a year.
11/2/2007 1:09:31 PM
I asked my vet to take care of my horses teeth and he gave me the number of an equine dentist inste
11/2/2007 1:09:06 PM
floats once a year
11/2/2007 12:54:02 PM
i have a dentist that visits once a year
11/2/2007 12:37:52 PM
what's a "lay" dentist? someone who's not a vet?
11/2/2007 11:20:06 AM
I have them checked yearly and floated when neccessary
11/2/2007 11:04:43 AM
I have an equine dental vet who cares for my horse on an annual basis.
11/2/2007 8:59:27 AM
I wish I had someone. The last equine dentist came about 150 miles to do my horses teeth.
11/2/2007 8:00:14 AM
As a registered dental hygienist, I want the best educated person for my horse: an equine dentist.
11/2/2007 4:25:23 AM
certified Equine dentist comes every 9 mos. Vet is there to sedate and assist with motorized tools.
11/2/2007 3:22:25 AM
Dental exams occur once yearly for each of my three horses work performed by an equine dentist
11/2/2007 1:42:27 AM
equine dentist does ours yearly
11/2/2007 12:44:36 AM
only because my lay dentist got drummed out of business by the vets here in BC - lawsuits and all
11/1/2007 11:55:16 PM
A Master Equine Dentist does our horses 1 time a year. does a great job, no drugs no anger
11/1/2007 11:28:34 PM
Considering my Walker is 20 and likes to eat candy he's in great dental health.
11/1/2007 11:24:02 PM
But this needs to be done
11/1/2007 11:21:07 PM
They are seen at least once a year. Some more frequently.
11/1/2007 11:13:02 PM
My vet has extra dental education
11/1/2007 10:06:32 PM
My horses have a certified equine dentist who does their dental work yearly. He is a blessing.
11/1/2007 10:01:58 PM
Once a year we have all our horses ckecked by a equine dentist.
11/1/2007 8:52:44 PM
My horses' dentist is a veterinarian who specializes in equine dentistry
11/1/2007 8:36:20 PM
My vet uses electrical dental tools.
11/1/2007 8:25:02 PM
He does excellent work. Have used DVMs in the past with UNSATISFACTORY results.
11/1/2007 8:05:48 PM
Use a vet specializing in dentistry - not my regular or surgical vets
11/1/2007 7:28:36 PM
Carl Mitz - equine dentist - does my horses. He does a better job than a vet - no stress to horse.
11/1/2007 6:35:53 PM
all 9 horses are checked,floated once a year. A few, need floated twice a year, mostly our performan
11/1/2007 6:33:13 PM
longears float their own teeth- just show 'em the file and they open up! really.
11/1/2007 6:29:46 PM
My veterinarian has recomended a schooled equine dentist to care for my horses teeth.
11/1/2007 5:44:17 PM
With a little sedation to keep him calm (just like his mother!)
11/1/2007 5:18:26 PM
use certified equine dentist with vet there for sedation
11/1/2007 4:44:29 PM
A dental technician examines and cares for my mare's teeth twice a year
11/1/2007 4:15:55 PM
My equine dentist is also a licensed equine vet
11/1/2007 3:05:40 PM
Our equine dentist has decades of experience and I much better qualified than a vet!
11/1/2007 2:55:55 PM
The horse's entire health depends on the teeth. My dentist comes every 6 months.
11/1/2007 2:55:42 PM
If the horse's teeth are so bad that hand floats won't do job my vet works with an equine dentist.
11/1/2007 2:53:02 PM
not since I moved
11/1/2007 2:50:03 PM
I use both a equine dentist and I use my veterinarian for my horse's teeth.
11/1/2007 2:49:44 PM
i don`t trust the vets anymore they just have missed to much!!!!!!!
11/1/2007 2:48:18 PM
Why no category for a DVM dental specialist?? That's who does mine.
11/1/2007 2:47:46 PM
I just got my bill for our horse's float and sheath cleaning, $490! I'm a little floored.
11/1/2007 2:26:01 PM
the dentist is a vet who limits his practice to equine dentistry
11/1/2007 1:53:08 PM
Specialty DVM used just for dentistry
11/1/2007 1:13:42 PM
fortunatly our State allows non DVM to practice dentistry! And they are well booked!
11/1/2007 1:01:25 PM
I have a veterninarian that specializes ONLY in equine dental health
11/1/2007 12:51:22 PM
I have an Equine dentist take care of my horses teeth, he specializes only on the mouth of the horse
11/1/2007 12:18:47 PM
Regular floating, and care!! I also keep an eye on them as well.
11/1/2007 12:14:46 PM
we take our horses to a vet who specializes in dentistry and uses the most up to date tools.
11/1/2007 12:13:27 PM
i use a trained eq dental tech. he is better than my vet!
11/1/2007 12:00:24 PM
Vets around here use tranquilizers & power tools. My equine dentist is fantastic without either.
11/1/2007 11:23:52 AM
Absolutely part of my equine care routine, but in SW Missouri I know of many that don't
11/1/2007 10:34:04 AM
A Certified Equine Dentist cares for my horses teeth. Better than the vet - its a specialised field
11/1/2007 10:20:15 AM
My veterinarian checks and floats(as needed) the teeth of my 5 horses every 6 months
11/1/2007 10:16:33 AM
I don't trust my vet, my horse ended up with ulcers because of the vet checking him, I trust the lay
11/1/2007 10:05:03 AM
recently learned how important it is
11/1/2007 10:04:15 AM
I would only trust my horses teeth to a certified equine dentist!
11/1/2007 9:51:26 AM
Just removed his wolf teeth and float.
11/1/2007 9:39:41 AM
We have a very good dentist come once a year to work on everyone.
11/1/2007 9:21:52 AM
I have to insist for my vet to look at my horses teeth
11/1/2007 9:21:36 AM
I have a *great* equine dentist.
11/1/2007 8:38:57 AM
I have a separate vet who specializes in teeth and my horses are done yearly.
11/1/2007 8:37:32 AM
I have a certified equine dentist who checks my horses twice a year
11/1/2007 8:33:40 AM
A vet whi specializes in equine dentistry looks after my horse's teeth.
11/1/2007 7:37:58 AM
self taught, very experienced, excellent handling, very gentle, uses speculum for thorough job
11/1/2007 7:09:56 AM
My vet is also an equine dentist and checks and floats my horses' teeth yearly
11/1/2007 5:28:03 AM
Our two horses have their teeth checked every six months with regular floating and periodontal work.
11/1/2007 3:45:45 AM
Our equine dentist is USA qualified, there are no restrictions on practising eq dent in NZ
11/1/2007 3:07:31 AM
Actually I have an equine dentist on call in case my vet doesn't want to do something,ie; an extract
11/1/2007 1:12:06 AM
I use a vet who specializes in equine dentisty only.
11/1/2007 12:40:02 AM
My "lay dentist" is a equine dental specialist with far mopre experience than any vet
11/1/2007 12:17:27 AM
My dentist is a licensed vet but only does dentistry.
10/31/2007 11:57:54 PM
vet is an equine dentist
10/31/2007 11:49:26 PM
I have an additional vet who only does dentistry for my horses. Thanks!
10/31/2007 10:37:35 PM
equine dentist powerfloats as needed.
10/31/2007 10:29:53 PM
horses are healthy
10/31/2007 10:29:32 PM
ONLY a special equine dentist, my vet missed the impacted wolf teeth for 4 years.
10/31/2007 9:40:02 PM
in addition to using vet now, have used a lay person and a equine dentist
10/31/2007 7:52:41 PM
vet check once a year and deals with them if needed
10/31/2007 6:39:21 PM
I very strongly think everyone should have their horses teeth done yearly
10/31/2007 6:25:03 PM
I have an equine vet dentist take care of my horses' teeth
10/31/2007 5:35:02 PM
I use a CED. Much better than a vet with limited experience.
10/31/2007 5:22:08 PM
Horses need their teeth floated & taken care of to ensure proper eating
10/31/2007 4:33:45 PM
my vet checks and does simple floating. When more extensive work is required i take them to a clinic
10/31/2007 4:32:36 PM
I have a vet who specializes in equine dentistry
10/31/2007 4:03:46 PM
I use a qualified Equine Dental Technician
10/31/2007 3:35:10 PM
I also have a vet who is just doing dental work work on my show horses!
10/31/2007 3:16:11 PM
My Vet takes care of their teeth, I had an equine dentist but became uncomfortable with his methods.
10/31/2007 3:13:10 PM
I use an equine dentist/chiropractor once a year.
10/31/2007 2:59:17 PM
I have an equine veterinarian who specializes in equine dentistry
10/31/2007 2:56:06 PM
Jaw movement contributes so much to way of going and an animal's ability to perform.
10/31/2007 2:52:41 PM
My lay dentist also does my vets horses teeth.
10/31/2007 2:20:03 PM
we have our vet do yearly dental care
10/31/2007 1:42:20 PM
I have an equine dental specialist who cares for them routinely every year
10/31/2007 12:40:17 PM
Horse is a 29 yo Quarter Horse/Arab gelding.
10/31/2007 11:43:19 AM
Of course, if you don't care for your horses (dogs, kids) teeth, you shouldn't have them!
10/31/2007 11:00:42 AM
Altho I do most of it, I have my vet do the dental work when needed
10/31/2007 10:23:23 AM
My vet checks all my horses teeth once per yr.
10/31/2007 10:12:42 AM
He uses air driven tools and a mouth vise.
10/31/2007 9:52:42 AM
My equine dentist used to be a vet until he decided to specialize in dentristy.
10/31/2007 9:48:03 AM
I have tried Lay, Dental Specialists who are vets and I just keep going back to my regular vet-best
10/31/2007 9:33:53 AM
We use a dental vet specialist.
10/31/2007 9:24:32 AM
I have an equine dentist and veterinarian take care of my horses' teeth twice a year.
10/31/2007 9:21:42 AM
We use a professional Equine Dentist and he is awesome!
10/31/2007 9:18:38 AM
Does it by hand and does a better job thans vets power floating
10/31/2007 9:10:11 AM
My equine dentist's skill level far outranks any of the equine vets in the Houston area.
10/31/2007 8:57:30 AM
Not unless there is a problem. It is hard to find someone to work on teeth in my area.
10/31/2007 8:55:51 AM
Veterinarian supervision is a waste of time
10/31/2007 8:54:46 AM
Vet does a great job! Considered an Equine Dentist, but vet does excelent job!!
10/31/2007 8:38:29 AM
Certified dental tech, much better than an average vet.
10/31/2007 7:54:14 AM
I do plan to have a dental specialist examine my 16 yr. old horse's teeth this next month.
10/31/2007 7:50:04 AM
I have a dentist who is a vet.
10/31/2007 7:43:06 AM
my horse dentist is a different vet than my regular one
10/31/2007 7:36:19 AM
I have a 17 yr. old Arab that has to have his teeth floated every 6 months & a Morgan done yearly
10/31/2007 7:32:33 AM
my equine dentist is a veterinarian who does nothing but dental care
10/31/2007 7:12:55 AM
We have a vet that specializes in dentistry.
10/31/2007 6:11:32 AM
It is vital to her health
10/31/2007 5:32:39 AM
Regular visits make sure there is little or nothing to be done!
10/31/2007 4:50:03 AM
I always get the vet to do it, because i prefer her to be sedated
10/31/2007 4:34:14 AM
I use a DVM that practices dentristry and alternative medicines almost exclusively He is fantastic!
10/31/2007 2:03:47 AM
we need to save our Texas equine dentists with their years of training!!!
10/31/2007 12:36:33 AM
I used to have the local veterinarians do it, but they did horrible, incomplete work
10/31/2007 12:16:38 AM
I stick with my vet =)
10/31/2007 12:04:35 AM
I have a qualified horse dentist look after my horses teeth
10/30/2007 11:57:26 PM
My vet works exclusively with an equine dentist. They are a great team!
10/30/2007 11:38:26 PM
Most vets are not trained to do dentistry so they can either do a good job or really screw them up
10/30/2007 11:24:21 PM
I have an equine dentist.
10/30/2007 11:17:56 PM
Dentist is also a DVM
10/30/2007 11:06:45 PM
My equine dentist is also a vet.
10/30/2007 11:03:37 PM
I have a certified equine dentist that cares for my norse's teeth.
10/30/2007 10:57:06 PM
My vet IS my horse's dentist as she has a specialty in dental training
10/30/2007 10:53:48 PM
Equine Vet Specializing in dentistry
10/30/2007 10:44:06 PM
Dr. JD Norris does all my horses yearly, a complete work-up
10/30/2007 10:42:13 PM
My vet has studied equine dentistry.
10/30/2007 10:25:57 PM
If you are going to use a lay dentist get his creditials and check them out !
10/30/2007 10:23:48 PM
A person who has 30+ years experience in equine dentistry / teaching. Better than the local vets
10/30/2007 10:10:49 PM
I have a very well educated and experienced horse dentist. Vet if needed.
10/30/2007 10:08:33 PM
Our horses teeth are checked every 6 months and power floated if necessary
10/30/2007 10:04:03 PM
Had a lay person; my vet was angry about me using her
10/30/2007 9:59:05 PM
No sedation!
10/30/2007 9:57:52 PM
I wuold like to find an equine dentist in MN
10/30/2007 9:41:18 PM
Regular 6 monthly check ups by a registared equine dentist for both my 22yo horses.
10/30/2007 9:40:52 PM
I have a vet that specializes in horse dentistry look after my two horses.
10/30/2007 9:30:59 PM
The person is an equine dentist, California law requires a vet to be present and to give any tranqs.
10/30/2007 9:24:44 PM
My equine dentist is highly trained and educated. I trust her expertise in dental issues over my ve
10/30/2007 9:20:39 PM
I have a veterinarian specializing in equine dentistry do my horse's teeth once a year.
10/30/2007 9:15:30 PM
certified equine dentist. Better job than any vets here. More exprience, stamina and tools
10/30/2007 9:09:11 PM
My vet has also completed many hours of equine dentistry courses
10/30/2007 9:05:07 PM
With the horse market so bad, I can't afford to have someone come in and take care of their teeth.
10/30/2007 9:01:32 PM
Only my licensed vet is more qualified to work on my horses teeth then a "specialist".
10/30/2007 8:58:33 PM
Had equine dentists - thought they did too much. Now at equine hospital vet
10/30/2007 8:58:26 PM
I was happier with the lay dentist than any DVM that has worked on my horses teeth due to law change
10/30/2007 8:52:39 PM
the vet tech does the floating and the vet makes sure it is done correctly, tho I wonder......
10/30/2007 8:51:00 PM
I have all my horses done once a year.
10/30/2007 8:48:00 PM
We use a vet/dentist who comes from a distance and is not our regular vet
10/30/2007 8:43:42 PM
I have them checked and floated at least once a year
10/30/2007 8:42:32 PM
One of my Vets specializes in Dentistry - that's all he does.
10/30/2007 8:39:00 PM
this is not a lay person but a equine dentist well trained and versed in the care of equine teeth.
10/30/2007 8:30:30 PM
The newest equipment makes it easy on the horse. I think it is a BIG health consideration.
10/30/2007 8:25:09 PM
18 yrs at track nxt best thing to a vet
10/30/2007 8:23:12 PM
i have a certified equine dentist very knowledgeble
10/30/2007 8:17:59 PM
Miniature horses have uniqe problems. We need our 'lay' dentists badly, not vets.
10/30/2007 8:15:29 PM
There are floated annually and I prefer manual over power tools.
10/30/2007 8:15:21 PM
I have a great dentist who cares for my horses teeth, if they must be tranquelized my vet. does that
10/30/2007 8:10:10 PM
No Drugs and no devices in the horses mouth.
10/30/2007 8:01:48 PM
A DVM that only does equine dentistry travels to my area several times a year.
10/30/2007 7:58:54 PM
my Horses teeth are check every 6months by an Equine Dentist My oldest is 35 he has had 2 molars ext
10/30/2007 7:54:13 PM
Way too many people neglect their horse's teeth
10/30/2007 7:53:48 PM
My older mare (23 years) needs to have her teeth floated every year. It costs about $300.
10/30/2007 7:53:08 PM
I use a veterinarian who specializes in dentristy for my horse's dental work.
10/30/2007 7:40:22 PM
With age, 'power' floating became more necessary, but the results are very worth-it!
10/30/2007 7:37:59 PM
My vet takes care of teeth. Equine dentistry is very expensive--I used to use them.
10/30/2007 7:24:24 PM
Floating every six months (or as needed) on the young stock, and every year on the older horses.
10/30/2007 7:18:51 PM
My Horse Dentist does not need to anesthetise my horse. My horse is relaxed and calm thru the check
10/30/2007 7:15:23 PM
I might not in the future. My vet knows recomends him. Texas is suing him!
10/30/2007 7:14:54 PM
My vet paid for her husband to take a dental course. They, together, do a great job.
10/30/2007 7:05:50 PM
I have my horses teeth floated every 6 months by my vet.
10/30/2007 7:01:52 PM
The vet usually does it, but she moved out of state, so I had a lay person float their teeth this ye
10/30/2007 6:59:19 PM
I have my horses teeth done every year.
10/30/2007 6:49:32 PM
They are checked twice a year and floated as necessary.
10/30/2007 6:49:03 PM
I would call a dentist, but don't know anyone in my area.
10/30/2007 6:45:17 PM
every 2 years more if older
10/30/2007 6:44:10 PM
I have a professional equine dentist regularly
10/30/2007 6:42:25 PM
Weanlings & Yearlings get checked. Over 10 years get 6 mo checks. Works great!
10/30/2007 6:41:28 PM
My horses get dental care at least twice a year.
10/30/2007 6:38:49 PM
Lay dentists many times act illegally by sedating for themselves.What if the hit the carotid artery?
10/30/2007 6:36:20 PM
I use a dentist recommended by my vet - both are outstanding
10/30/2007 6:34:33 PM
Actually I use an Equine dentist that is a vet. He specializes in Equine dentistry.
10/30/2007 6:33:06 PM
2X'S A YEAR
10/30/2007 6:25:19 PM
I have an equine dentist. That is his job and that's all he does, and he's affordable, & VERY Good
10/30/2007 6:21:28 PM
My horse is seen annually by a veterinarian who specializes only in horse dentistry
10/30/2007 6:21:17 PM
I have a vet who specializes in dentistry.
10/30/2007 6:13:47 PM
equine dental practice is a scam It takes less time, is safer for all concerned and still costs 2x a
10/30/2007 6:01:06 PM
my horse peetee is 5 do you have tro pull thier theeth
10/30/2007 5:54:11 PM
an equine dentist comes to town once a year and is supervised by a local vet
10/30/2007 5:50:09 PM
Doc went for the extra training, and does a great job with power tools.
10/30/2007 5:45:56 PM
Performance Float maintained by Vet specializing in teeth
10/30/2007 5:44:04 PM
yes, about every month
10/30/2007 5:42:15 PM
My vet prefers to have an equine dentst work on her clients. She is along to anesthetise.
10/30/2007 5:41:20 PM
A very knowledgable equine dentist cares for the teeth of our 90+ miniature horses.
10/30/2007 5:41:03 PM
My dentist is accredited with the professional body, vet provides sedative shot
10/30/2007 5:32:09 PM
Her teeth are checked annually
10/30/2007 5:25:44 PM
Vet checks and, if needed, administers treatment yearly.
10/30/2007 5:18:53 PM
We use a veterinary dental specialist recommended by MSU. He's costly, but worth it!
10/30/2007 5:02:30 PM
Layperson tp float, Vet specialist for problems
10/30/2007 5:01:29 PM
I use a DVM who specializes in Equine Dentistry.
10/30/2007 4:57:52 PM
I work at a Vet's office...
10/30/2007 4:57:15 PM
Only when he starts chewin' funny!
10/30/2007 4:53:39 PM
my veterinarian is an equine dentist only.
10/30/2007 4:53:14 PM
A good Eq DVM doesnt need drugs just horse understanding
10/30/2007 4:52:39 PM
Two times per year
10/30/2007 4:51:14 PM
floated every 6-12 months, as needed
10/30/2007 4:44:28 PM
my vet has the newest equipment and looks at the teeth every 6 months and usually floats once a year
10/30/2007 4:42:03 PM
I was recommended to a horse denist by my vet.
10/30/2007 4:41:07 PM
everyone is floated every 2 years
10/30/2007 4:40:30 PM
We have an equine orthodontist. No power floats. No drugs. We used to power float. Never again.
10/30/2007 4:35:27 PM
I have the vet check once each year, usually in the fall.
10/30/2007 4:31:55 PM
not really a "lay" but a dentist does.
10/30/2007 4:26:46 PM
I can only imagine what it must feel like to TRY and eat with razors or roller coasters in my mouth.
10/30/2007 4:24:40 PM
I've used both a vet and a dentist - one used power tools the other used manual tools
10/30/2007 4:23:44 PM
SIMPLE! NO FEET NO HORSE. NO TEETH NO HORSE. FLOAT ONCE A YEAR ALL AGES. JULIAN, NC
10/30/2007 4:23:31 PM
I have an old pony approx 35, she has her teeth done every 9 months by an equine dental technician.
10/30/2007 4:17:46 PM
The veteninarian I use specialized in dentistry
10/30/2007 4:17:14 PM
In our very rural area, it is almost impossible to get good dental care for our horses.
10/30/2007 4:12:39 PM
my vet checks for sharp edges and any other problems, if there are sharp edges he will file them don
10/30/2007 4:11:18 PM
and he does a wonderful job $45/horse
10/30/2007 4:09:24 PM
I use a seprate vet who speiclizes in Dentistry.
10/30/2007 4:06:58 PM
We use a specialist, an equine dental veterinarian for annual dental care.
10/30/2007 4:05:56 PM
between our dentist , vet ,hoof care practitioner(yes, they are barefoot) and bodyworker
10/30/2007 4:04:05 PM
He has developed a sub-specialty in dentistry.
10/30/2007 3:59:32 PM
I have an equine dentist that checks my horse's teeth each year and does the necessary adjustments
10/30/2007 3:54:22 PM
My horse has equine dentistry (not rasping) every year - at 20 her teeth are in great condition
10/30/2007 3:49:36 PM
I have the best equine dentist in the world, Bert Lambert, a master from the Idaho school of equine
10/30/2007 3:49:22 PM
I use a certified Equine Dentist that has been to a special school for equine dentistry.
10/30/2007 3:44:49 PM
Our layperson and vet have no problems working on our horses, each with his own special dental knowl
10/30/2007 3:42:42 PM
My vet is a lienced equine dentist and does my hores teeth once every year
10/30/2007 3:38:16 PM
my vet specializes in teeth care.
10/30/2007 3:34:12 PM
Lay dentist & she is awesome, no sedation, calm horses and teeth that work. She visits once a year.
10/30/2007 3:31:50 PM
once a year if no problems
10/30/2007 3:27:45 PM
I pay extra mileage to bring in a Veterinarian who had formal specialty education in dentistry
10/30/2007 3:25:45 PM
Vet supervises only in that equine dentis is on his premises and vet sedates if needed.
10/30/2007 3:24:35 PM
holistic vet, hand floats; have you lay dentist in past
10/30/2007 3:22:49 PM
I have more faith in International Association of Equine Dentistry certified dentists than in anyVet
10/30/2007 3:21:31 PM
The dentist does it the old way- do not like the way Vet uses the newer mechanical float!!!
10/30/2007 3:19:31 PM
I have a veterinarian that specializes in equine dentistry that maintains all of my horses teeth!
10/30/2007 3:19:24 PM
We use a vet who specializes in equine dentistry. She inspects & treats the horses' teeth annually.
10/30/2007 3:16:15 PM
I use a vet who specializes in equine dentistry to care for my horses teeth.
10/30/2007 3:14:12 PM
Our vet is great about making sure it's necessary. Not all are done annually.
10/30/2007 3:12:34 PM
I have an equine dentist who works with my vet.
10/30/2007 3:11:28 PM
I use an equine dentist that brings a vet along to VERY slightly sedate, if needed.
10/30/2007 3:10:02 PM
Chenowyth Equine Denstistry does my horses.
10/30/2007 3:09:06 PM
Do not know if the VET is qualified to do this. Really wish we had a specialist in our area.
10/30/2007 3:07:30 PM
I use a vet that specializes in equine dentistry.
10/30/2007 3:05:13 PM
twice a year
10/30/2007 3:04:02 PM
My 28 year old thoroughbred gelding has his teeth floated twice a year.
10/30/2007 2:58:16 PM
Don't know what "lay" dentist is, but I don't go to a "doctor" for my own teeth, I go to a "dentist"
10/30/2007 2:58:02 PM
My Vet specializes in dentistry - and is lecturing in various places around the country.
10/30/2007 2:57:55 PM
I use a certified equine dentist
10/30/2007 2:55:15 PM
Yearly floating; equine dentist does extractions if needed
10/30/2007 2:54:14 PM
My horses eat corn and oats and RARELY need their teeth floated. No issues so far.
10/30/2007 2:53:12 PM
My Clydesdales hate to have their teeth floated (and I don't blame them!)
10/30/2007 2:50:40 PM
I HAVE A KNOWLEDGEABLE EQUINE DENTIST WITH MINIATURES THAT IS QUITE EXPERIENCED.
10/30/2007 2:49:16 PM
what is a "lay" dentist?
10/30/2007 2:48:45 PM
my "lay" dentist knows more about equine teeth than 99% of vets.
10/30/2007 2:48:18 PM
yes every 18 months, they go in to be floated and checked.
10/30/2007 2:48:07 PM
Once a year all our horses are checked by a horse dentist, sometimes twice a year, just depends
10/30/2007 2:45:57 PM
Annual Floats are done and 6 month floats on my Senior!! Critical to overall health!!!
10/30/2007 2:43:04 PM
I have a horse dentist care for my horses teeth
10/30/2007 2:42:32 PM
IUsed to do every 12/15 mos-now every 6 mos and it makes a huge difference across the board!
10/30/2007 2:41:34 PM
yes, I have an equine dentist.
10/30/2007 2:40:34 PM
Can no longer afford the master dentist
10/30/2007 2:39:15 PM
I have a vet specialist in Eq. dentistry come once or twice a year to do dental work.
10/30/2007 2:36:39 PM
VERY IMPORTANT HEATH CARE DONE ON YEARLY BASIS
10/30/2007 2:32:04 PM
He is certified and is wonderful
10/30/2007 2:23:08 PM
My horse's dentist is a vet specialized in dentistry. Also have another vet for everything else.
10/30/2007 12:24:39 PM
The person I use has more experience then any vet I have used. Most vets don't go far enough.
10/30/2007 11:31:52 AM
check every six months and float/care as needed
10/30/2007 10:17:37 AM
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11/5/2007 11:43:21 PM