Parrot Mouth in Horses

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Parrot Mouth in horses is a defect of the mouth that looks basically like an overbite or underbite where the upper and lower teeth don't touch.

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What is Parrot Mouth  in Horses?

Buck teeth is a slang term for parrot mouth. A buck-toothed horse is a horse with an overbite. Typically "buck teeth" are horses that extend over the lower lip.

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What is Buck Teeth  in Horses?

By all accounts, parrot mouth in horses is genetic. That means you should not ever breed a horse that exhibits this type of condition. In fact, when showing "halter", a judge may ask to see a horse's bite.

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What Causes Parrot Mouth  In Horses?

If your horse has parrot mouth, the best thing to do is have him routinely seen by an equine dental specialist.

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What if Your Horse Has  Parrot Mouth?

Treatment for any horse with parrot mouth includes regular checkups with an equine dentist familiar with treating the condition.

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