I saw an episode on 5/20/14, not sure of the title or original air date.
This review contains details of the episode such as diagnosis and Dr. Oakley's recommendations but not the decision on the horse's treatment, because I changed the channel after seeing her incompetence with this horse.
A horse was in pain, had difficulty walking, and raw ulcers inside the mouth. It had previously fractured a leg a year or so earlier but was clearly healed as it was putting the same weight on that leg as the others.
Dr. Oakley and the owner recognized the horse was in pain. Dr. Oakley diagnosed possible arthritis as the cause of the pain and systemic issues that might cause the ulcers in the mouth.
Here's what she missed: the horse's pain walking was very obviously coming from the feet--not the joints. Judging by the major overgrowth of the hooves and too small SHOES STILL ON, the horse was sore because the owner hadn't trimmed and shod the horse in months. So the horse's shoes were pulling the hoof in at the bottom with every step, making him sore. TAKE THE SHOES OFF! Also---the horses teeth were an absolute MESS, probably hadn't ever been floated! Of course he had ulcers in the mouth! This is basic stuff people. Don't need a veterinary degree to see it.
The scenery on the show is enjoyable but I won't watch anymore after this episode....too upsetting to watch her misinform viewers and give really bad advice to the owner.
This review contains details of the episode such as diagnosis and Dr. Oakley's recommendations but not the decision on the horse's treatment, because I changed the channel after seeing her incompetence with this horse.
A horse was in pain, had difficulty walking, and raw ulcers inside the mouth. It had previously fractured a leg a year or so earlier but was clearly healed as it was putting the same weight on that leg as the others.
Dr. Oakley and the owner recognized the horse was in pain. Dr. Oakley diagnosed possible arthritis as the cause of the pain and systemic issues that might cause the ulcers in the mouth.
Here's what she missed: the horse's pain walking was very obviously coming from the feet--not the joints. Judging by the major overgrowth of the hooves and too small SHOES STILL ON, the horse was sore because the owner hadn't trimmed and shod the horse in months. So the horse's shoes were pulling the hoof in at the bottom with every step, making him sore. TAKE THE SHOES OFF! Also---the horses teeth were an absolute MESS, probably hadn't ever been floated! Of course he had ulcers in the mouth! This is basic stuff people. Don't need a veterinary degree to see it.
The scenery on the show is enjoyable but I won't watch anymore after this episode....too upsetting to watch her misinform viewers and give really bad advice to the owner.