Modern Equine Dentistry for Horse Owners: Understand What You Need to Know to Get the Best Dental Care for Your Horse's Comfort and Safety

**How do you know whether the horse upon which you lavish so much time, attention and, let's be honest, money, is getting the best dental care possible? Unlock the mystery of what's really in your horse's mouth for half the price of a decent shoeing! Equine dentistry has rapidly advanced in recent years, but not everyone can access this information—so how can you know what optimal, safe dentistry looks like for your beloved horse? Especially when the common signs of dental disease are hard to detect, even by astute horse owners! It's a frustrating, anxiety-filled mystery! This book unlocks that mystery and gives you full access. You'll learn about anatomy, disease, treatment options, and why it's vital to use the most effective, modern dental methods. Through clear explanations and examples, Dr Thompson hands you the keys to understanding your horse's mouth and dental needs, plus how to select the right expert help to keep your equine companion or teammate in the best possible shape, regardless of your riding or driving style, your horse's breed, or its age. Equip yourself with the knowledge to keep your equine partner by your side for a good, long time! Freedom from dental pain helps your horse to be at its best all the time... essential to achieving your equestrian dreams! Author Elizabeth Thompson DVM, MANZCVS, GradDipTeach is a 1988 U.C. Davis Veterinary School graduate and equine veterinarian with postgraduate qualification in equine dentistry. Dr Thompson's referral veterinary dental practice comprises tricky dentistry on horses, ponies, minis, donkeys, zebras, white rhinos, and alpacas; along with teaching equine dentistry to veterinarians. Her veterinary journal articles are multiply awarded and she also writes awarded historical and veterinary fiction under the pseudonym Lizzi Tremayne. With an emphasis on the safety of horses, handlers and vets, Dr Thompson has designed Equi-Still Portable Equine Stocks and markets them around the world. *This nonfiction resource, textbook, owner's manual, and Q & A demystifies equine dentistry for horse owners. Watch for the upcoming online courses, plus books for younger readers. *ADVANCE REVIEWS: Liz, I commend you for taking your time to write such an amazing and descriptive book on horses' teeth. I can honestly say, I have never seen a book so descriptive and images showing the issues at hand. This is a MUST read for every horse owner regardless of one's level of expertise. In my opinion, whether one has little to years of experience with horses, a book like this will be invaluable. I thank you Liz for taking the time to write such a book. -Kathleen Sutton, NZ Oh, how I wish I'd had this book when I owned horses years ago - I'm sure I could have spared them a deal of discomfort, if not pain. I've often watched the author at work and been amazed at what equine dental care involves. This is one of those books that should be on every horse owner's bookshelf, if not kept to hand in the stable - you'll be so well informed and determined to pay your horses' mouths the care and professionalism they deserve. A quick rasp is not enough! This book has been a labour of love, inspired by the desire to see horses comfortable and healthy in their mouths. -Joan, NZ Do you want to do better for your horses? Then this is a must read. Lizzi has compiled a book of technical, yet easy to understand information, all about your horse's mouth. This book has helped create a standard of dental care for horses, that owners can try to uphold (without a need to try look inside the mouth themselves!). It explains the signs you can look for that your horse is in pain, signs that your dentist knows what they're doing (very important!), and just in general what goes on in the horse's mouth. -Tyle Remkes, NZ***