Frequently Asked Questions
Visit Preparation & Examinations
What happens during a dental exam?
As a preparation, make sure your horse is in his stall or the barn. He can eat prior to the visit, but not directly after. We always appreciate water available for our equipment.
Dr Mundy will discuss any concerns or problems related to oral health that you might have with your horse. Examples of this include not being able to chew properly, awkward, slow or exaggerated chewing, dropping food or "balling", when the horse spits out balls of hay, lack of appetite, signs of infection or swelling inside the mouth, reluctance to accept the bit, nasal discharge or weight loss.
Dr Mundy will do a comprehensive oral exam of the mouth, including the gums, mucosa, teeth and tongue, before suggesting treatment options needed.
Dr Mundy will discuss any concerns or problems related to oral health that you might have with your horse. Examples of this include not being able to chew properly, awkward, slow or exaggerated chewing, dropping food or "balling", when the horse spits out balls of hay, lack of appetite, signs of infection or swelling inside the mouth, reluctance to accept the bit, nasal discharge or weight loss.
Dr Mundy will do a comprehensive oral exam of the mouth, including the gums, mucosa, teeth and tongue, before suggesting treatment options needed.
Dr Mundy is coming to do a dental exam, what can I expect? Do I need to prepare anything?
Dr Mundy is coming to do a lameness exam, what can I expect? Do I need to prepare anything?
Dr Mundy is coming to do a castration exam, what can I expect? Do I need to prepare anything?
I called for an emergency visit but did not get a reply, what do I do?
General Questions
How often does Dr Mundy travel to my area?
Dr Mundy’s practise is based in Waterloo, Ontario, but he travels regularly around Ontario, on an annual basis, mainly to perform routine dental work as many rural areas have a great need for equine dentistry. He might travel more often to some areas as need arises.
What are Dr Mundy’s qualifications?
Can Dr Mundy be my only veterinarian if I live in a rural area?
Dr Mundy is coming to my town on one of his Northern Ontario dental trips, can he just do a quick exam of my horse instead of a float?
My horse needs a followup and Dr Mundy is not back in my area for a while, what do I do?
I want to book a specific day/time for the dental trips, is that possible?
Why does Dr Mundy need a deposit for his Northern Ontario dental trips?
Covid - 19
Can Dr Mundy still come to my farm with the current Covid restrictions?
Yes! Veterinary care is considered an essential service, Dr Mundy will be able to continue his services taking precautions as per government guidelines.
What precautions does Dr Mundy take during the pandemic?
Equine Health Questions
How often do you recommend de-worming?
Dr Mundy recommends following the AAEP's direction on deworming (American Association of Equine Practitioners), with regular fecal testing to determine your horses needs.
Internal Parasite Guidelines
Internal Parasite Guidelines
What is the difference between different wormers? Is there a brand you recommend?
What is a dental float?
How old should a horse be when they have their first dental exam?
What are caps?
When is a good time to castrate my horse?
What are wolf teeth?
What are “hooks and ramps”?
My horse is limping but only after I ride him for a while, or only on some occasions, do I need to do a lameness exam?
I bought a pregnant mare for the first time, can you help me?
