# Beyond the Newborn Stage - Foal Health Challenges After Four Weeks with Dr Sarah Thomas

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Podcast: [StallSide Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stallside-podcast-3585008)
Published: 2025-08-15T19:51:34+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of StallSide, Dr. Sarah Thomas of Rood & Riddle Saratoga discusses common and often serious medical problems that can affect foals after their first month of life. Covering diarrhea, pneumonia, and other post-neonatal illnesses, Dr. Thomas explains the signs owners should watch for, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options to help ensure young horses stay on track for a healthy future. Whether you’re a breeder, trainer, or horse owner, this conversation offers practical insights into protecting foal health beyond the newborn period. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

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