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Miniature Horse Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Miniature Horse

EQUINE· SMALL· Lifespan: 25-35 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Hyperlipemia/Hyperlipidemia	High in ponies/minis	Any age, stress-triggered	LIFE THREATENING	Triglycerides during illness or anorexia
Dwarfism (Skeletal Atavism)	Elevated	Birth	SEVERE	ACAN genetic test for 4 known mutations
Dental Overcrowding/Malocclusion	Very common	1-3 years	MODERATE RISK	Dental exam every 6 months

Test	Breed Normal	General Range	Note
Triglycerides	< 100 mg/dL (fasting)	10-50 mg/dL	Miniature horses and ponies are prone to hyperlipemia. Triglycerides > 500 mg/dL are life-threatening.

Have multiple ET tube sizes ready (6-12mm). Preoxygenate. Rapid induction. Higher metabolic rate — increase monitoring frequency.