Colder weather is coming!
Don't forget our equine friends as the temperatures begin to drop. Horses tend to drink less as the temperature falls. We're all aware you can't make your horse drink, but we can make sure we lead him in all the right directions. As it gets colder, make sure your horse's water source is free from ice, that the bucket it's contained in is clean, and if you add anything to your horse's water, please also provide a separate and unadulterated bucket of clean water as well. Even if you're only adding electrolytes, we want to make sure nothing we add prevents our equine friend from taking a drink.
The fall and winter are excellent times to take care of dental work. An annual dental exam is important to make sure your horse is able to chew and utilize all that expensive feed you provide for them. Many performance problems and even lameness can have dental issues at their core. Contact us with any questions or to schedule an exam.
330-212-9203
330-212-9203
The Importance of Preventative Care.
24 hour emergency service available
We provide routine preventive care in addition to lameness evaluation and treatment, diagnostic imaging, reproductive, dental and routine medical and surgical services.
Feel free to call with questions about our services. 330-212-9203
We look forward to serving you.
Thank you for your support.
Feel free to call with questions about our services. 330-212-9203
We look forward to serving you.
Thank you for your support.
Vaccines and preventative care.
We believe that preventative care is the foundation for a healthy horse. The old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" has never been more true.
The spring visit from your veterinarian will stress the importance of vaccination to prevent disease. For most horses, the AAEP guidelines for core vaccines are an excellent place to start. Sometimes, additional vaccines may be recommended depending on your horse's location, boarding arrangement or exposure to other horses. Vaccination against strangles, Potomac Horse Fever and other diseases should be evaluated on an individual basis. It is always more economical to guard against a disease than to treat that disease should your horse become ill.
We believe that preventative care is the foundation for a healthy horse. The old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" has never been more true.
The spring visit from your veterinarian will stress the importance of vaccination to prevent disease. For most horses, the AAEP guidelines for core vaccines are an excellent place to start. Sometimes, additional vaccines may be recommended depending on your horse's location, boarding arrangement or exposure to other horses. Vaccination against strangles, Potomac Horse Fever and other diseases should be evaluated on an individual basis. It is always more economical to guard against a disease than to treat that disease should your horse become ill.
Click the microscope for a video regarding up to date parasite control strategy.
Deworming - the right way
better for your horse and your budget
click for more information
Vaccines aren't the only reason to have a wellness visit from your veterinarian. Evaluation for intestinal parasites and deworming should be discussed, as it is no longer recommended to simply rotate dewormers throughout the year. To avoid resistance to deworming medications, a fecal egg count should be performed and each horse or herd treated accordingly.
Now providing dental services to our clients.
Powerfloat
A complete exam of your horse should include an oral examination. Usually recommended annually for most horses, this exam should be completed under mild sedation with a full mouth speculum. Most horses require a routine float once a year.
The procedure is performed using a combination of powered and hand instruments. Our powered equipment and attachments are made by Powerfloat. This brand of powered dental equipment is designed by large animal practitioner Dennis Rach DVM, and available only to licensed veterinarians.
The procedure is performed using a combination of powered and hand instruments. Our powered equipment and attachments are made by Powerfloat. This brand of powered dental equipment is designed by large animal practitioner Dennis Rach DVM, and available only to licensed veterinarians.
Payment expected at time of service. Major credit cards accepted
