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Encourage slow eating to help prevent choke in horses

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Aug 29, 2024
Aug 29, 2024

choking — A horse that is choked. Head down with nose extended, bilateral nasal discharge, and obvious discomfort. Photo submitted with owner permission.
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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

One of the scariest situations you can come upon is your horse choking.

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.

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