David Ramey, DVM, presents the pros and cons of teeth floating in horses.
Getting a horse’s mouth examined periodically, to look for signs of oral disease is a good idea. Floating a horse’s teeth once in a while probably isn’t a bad idea either. But need? Well, that’s a subject for a good bit of discussion.” – David Ramey, DVM
Source: Horse Network, April 3, 2020. Link. “Here’s the kicker,” says Ramey. “There aren’t any standards when it comes to determining the “need” for a horse to have its teeth floated. Everyone is kind of doing what they want.”
Horses do develop oral pathology. They do get diseased and broken teeth. Those need to be treated, when they occur.
INSIGHTS: Need? Necessary? Beneficial? You decide. Just be aware that Ramey’s articles have a strong following and may raise questions from horse owners. Be prepared to show and tell before a floating decision.