Horse dentist makes house calls
More horse owners paying for dentist to treat animals
Published On: Jan 23 2013 12:16:17 PM EST
Julian Ocampo isn't your average dentist, he's a horse dentist, which is a fast growing profession in the equine industry.
Ocampo has been working as a horse dentist for seven years. He says technology has helped horses receive better dental care.
Like people, horses only need a dental visit every six months to a year.
Horse dentists use a specialized spreader and head stand to easily access the teeth.
It can cost between $100 and $200 per horse to visit the equine dentist, but owners say it's worth it.
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