Nebraska Equine Veterinary Clinic

10/22/2026

Our staff is feeling appreciated! Thank you to Sam Kavanaugh at Zoetis for lunch and Madeleine Bott at Platinum Performance for the Bundtinis!

10/21/2026

Thank you, Chris Ludlow at Dechra, for the awesome baskets!

10/19/2026

A huge shoutout and THANK YOU to our staff, we couldn't do it without you!
Licensed Veterinary Technicians: Kandi Rasmussen and Andrea Arnold. Veterinary Assistants: Chae Schlapia, Callie Seaton, Mikayla McDonald, Ella Yawn and Page Petznick. Receptionists: Carrie Lindell, Haley Denton, and Debbie Kalina.

10/15/2026

Check out this AAEP Horse Owner Webinar!

Is your horse in pain? 🐴 It’s not always obvious!

Join us for our Horse Owner Education Webinar with Drs. Kim Allshouse and Michael St. Blanc to learn how to spot the subtle signs of pain, tell the difference between pain and behavior problems, and catch issues early before they become bigger concerns. 🩺

The webinar will be recorded and registrants will receive a link to the recording, so be sure to sign up even if you can’t attend the live event. ✅

Drop the word LISTEN in the comments and we’ll send the registration link straight to your DMs. 📩

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 to 9:30 PM EDT

10/15/2026

🐴🦷 What’s Hiding Inside Your Horse’s Mouth?

A horse’s mouth can tell us a lot, and not everything we find is easy to see without a thorough dental examination!

Horses’ teeth continuously erupt throughout much of their lives and wear down as they chew. Because their upper and lower cheek teeth don’t line up perfectly, sharp edges and abnormal wear can develop over time.

Here are a few things we look for during an equine dental exam:

🦷 Points: Sharp edges that develop along the cheek teeth. These can irritate the cheeks and tongue, potentially causing discomfort while eating or being ridden.

🦷 Hooks: Overgrown areas of teeth that extend beyond the normal chewing surface. Hooks can interfere with the way the teeth meet and move during chewing.

🦷 Ramps: Abnormally sloped or elongated areas of tooth growth that can affect how the upper and lower teeth come together, potentially restricting normal jaw movement.

🦷 Missing molars: When a tooth is missing, the opposing tooth may overgrow because it no longer has a partner to wear against. Missing teeth can also create gaps where feed becomes trapped, increasing the risk of discomfort and dental complications.

Why does this matter? Dental abnormalities can contribute to quidding (dropping partially chewed feed), difficulty chewing, weight loss, bit resistance, head tossing, and changes in performance. Some horses show very subtle signs, or none at all, despite having significant dental problems.

Regular dental examinations allow us to identify these issues, assess how the teeth are functioning together, and develop an appropriate treatment plan for each horse.

🩺 Remember: A quick look at the front teeth cannot tell you everything happening in the back of your horse’s mouth! A thorough examination by your equine veterinarian is essential for evaluating the cheek teeth and identifying problems that may otherwise go unnoticed.

When was your horse’s last dental exam?

10/14/2026

Another great night of learning with Boehringer Ingelheim!

10/13/2026

We will see you at 6 pm tonight!

10/02/2026

We love education! Dr. Cook recently worked with UNL veterinary students on lameness evaluations during an equine lameness wet lab.