Horses diagnosed with kissing spines might need a combination of interventions such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, shockwave therapy, injections, physical rehabilitation, and in more advanced cases surgery to relieve pain and restore mobility. Nathan Canada, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Texas Equine Hospital, in Bryan, describes the long-term management and treatment options for horses with kissing spines in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt. 

This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Managing Chronic Conditions in Horses” Listen to the full recording here.