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Horses' teeth grow non stop and sometimes the teeth will poke the gums and cause pain. You will need to get them "floated" which means they need to be filed down.

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Is floating a horses teeth dangerous?

Float a horses teeth at ANY time of year if it is determined to be necessary by a qualified equine veterinarian or dentist. Float a horses teeth at ANY time of year if it is determined to be necessary by a qualified equine veterinarian or dentist.


Field your horses teeth?

do you mean 'float' your horses teeth? that is where someone files the horses teeth so that they are flat.. you see, horses teeth don't stop growing and they can get really sharp and hurt the horse when it has a bit in its mouth or is eating. if you want to get technical about it then you are supposed to float a horses teeth every 6 months but most people don't do it that often.. horses teeth don't grow that fast. : )


What is a horse doctor called?

A veterinarian, who is a type of doctor who specializes in animals. MarineBiologistGen: I think its a Hippiatrist. Hippiatrists works with the diseases of Horses, but I am not sure what its really called. Don't google search it, though because they wont give back good answers. But, I agree with the first person to answer this question. I am going to try to get answers for ya. MarineBiologistGen: Okay! I've got answers! Its called an Equine Vet. Your welcome!


Is there an equine rescue for horses in Virginia?

Eagle Hill Equine Rescue for horses in located in Fredricksburg, Virginia.


Can horses get cavaties?

No, horses can not get cavaties unless they are frequently getting sweet treats with mollassess and such in them. Natural fibers in the grass help clean them, and when they eat hay, the fibers in that help also.

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Do horses have densists?

Yes, just like people horses need dental care its called equine dentistry.


How much is a float for a miniature ponies?

Well by float do you mean dental float or float as in a horse trailer? If you mean dental then you should expect to pay $75 or more depending on what needs to be done (This is a US price.) If sedation is required you'll need to bring out a equine vet which will add to the cost. If you mean trailer then the cost will vary based on model, year made, and condition it's in. $ 2,000 would be a bare minimum price for this.


Is a horse considered a equine?

yes, a horse is called an equine


Is floating a horses teeth dangerous?

Float a horses teeth at ANY time of year if it is determined to be necessary by a qualified equine veterinarian or dentist. Float a horses teeth at ANY time of year if it is determined to be necessary by a qualified equine veterinarian or dentist.


Is the Rhino Virus an Equine sickness?

Yes, Rhino Virus for horses is called Equine Flu.


What is the name of a horse called?

The name of a horse is called an equine.


What is a horse veterinarian called?

An equine vet.


What is a vet only for horses called?

An equine veterinarian.


What is equine valgus syndrome in humans?

its called an encyclopedia


What is a horse dentist called?

In general, the medical professional taking care of your horse's teeth should be a veterinarian, who is qualified and licensed to provide medical care such as evaluating the teeth and providing sedation or pain medication if needed. However, there is a growing number of paraprofessionals calling themselves equine dentists who will offer to float your horse's teeth for less than what a vet generally costs. If they are not veterinarians, however, there is the possibility of severe damage being done.


A horse under 14.22 is called?

An equine animal under 14.2 is considered a pony. An equine animal higher is considered a horse;)


How much money does a dental float for horses cost?

This will vary depending upon how irregularly your horse's teeth are worn, the horse's temperament (will it let the veterinarian or equine dentist float the teeth without sedation), who is doing the procedure (veterinarian or lay equine dentist) and what type of equipment the person has. A veterinarian floating a horse's teeth with manual equipment and no sedation on a horse with fairly level teeth may only charge $40-$75. Use of sedation, power equipment or complicated wear patterns including waves, hooks and points may cost up to several hundred dollars to straighten out. If your horse's mouth has any of these problems, you should really use a veterinarian to get the teeth leveled out properly and safely. An equine dentist is a person who is not a veterinarian, and may have little to no training on how to perform a float properly. This person will also not have access to sedation and should never been seen using power float equipment (for the safety of the horse, power float equipment should only be used on horses that have been heavily sedated). They tend to cost less per procedure, but some veterinarians have raised concerns about some equine dentists causing more damage and problems than were present before they worked on the teeth.