Horses need to have their teeth cleaned on a routine basis. However, it’s not a typical cleaning as some would think. Horses don’t exactly have their teeth brushed when they have their teeth done. Instead, they have their teeth floated. A horse’s teeth can become very sharp and prevent him from grinding his hay and grass which is needed in order to swallow and digest food properly. When a horse has his teeth floated he is actually having his teeth filed down to the length they should be. There are horse dentists and vets that can do horse dental work. During a floating, a horse will also have his teeth examined. Infected or rotted teeth may be pulled. Antibiotics may be prescribed. If your horse is having trouble chewing his hay or is leaving wads of chewed hay in his stall then he could be having problems with his teeth. Call your veterinary clinic Derby for help.
