Dr. Kaela Schraer

Kaela Schraer, DVM

Kaela Schraer, DVM

VETERINARIAN

Education & Trainings

Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Professional Memberships

AAEP, AVMA, CVMA

Dr. Kaela Schraer graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 with her doctorate in veterinary medicine. After graduating, she completed an equine internship before starting as an equine general practice associate. Her special interests include wellness/preventative medicine, emergency medicine, and lameness. Dr. Schraer enjoys traveling, camping, and rock climbing. She currently lives in Connecticut with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs and five horses.

Recent Articles

Summer Sores in Horses
by
Kaela Schraer, DVM

Summer sores in horses are a common condition that can affect horses of all ages and breeds across many geographic areas. What Are Summer Sores in Horses? Summer sores in horses, also called granular dermatitis,...

Endotoxemia in Horses
by
Kaela Schraer, DVM

What Is Endotoxemia in Horses? Bacteria contain substances called endotoxins, which are released when the bacteria die. In cases of severe inflammation or infection, high numbers of bacteria can release a significant number of endotoxins into an animal’s bloodstream, resulting in endotoxemia. Endotoxemia in horses is a medical emergency and requires immediate veterinary care....

Photosensitization in Horses
by
Kaela Schraer, DVM

What Is Photosensitization in Horses? Photosensitization is a condition in which the light-haired areas of a horse become very sensitive to UV light. This can result in injury to the skin and pain for...

Chestnuts and Ergots on Horses
by
Kaela Schraer, DVM

What Are Chestnuts on Horses? Ever wonder what the hard callouses on the inside of your horse’s legs are for? Chestnuts on horses can be found on the inside of forelimbs above the knee, as well as below...

Common Behavior Issues in Horses
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Kaela Schraer, DVM

What Are Behavior Issues in Horses? Horses can display many behaviors that are considered undesirable (also called vices). Some of these behaviors are repetitive and seem pointless; these are called stereotypical...

Epidermoid in Horses
by
Kaela Schraer, DVM

What Is Epidermoid in Horses? An epidermoid is another name for a cutaneous cyst, which is made up of cells from the top layer of the skin. Epidermoids are typically benign and are a fairly common skin...