Performance Horse Vets

03/02/2022

WOOHOO!🎉 Our first GASTROSCOPE day of the year. 🌟

🏖If your horse has had a break over summer, or any changes to their normal routine and is now coming back into work, for the competition season ahead… It’s a great idea to get them checked for stomach ulcers! To make sure you’re starting off the season with them feeling comfortable, happy and performing at their best. 🏇🏼

🐴When: Tuesday 22nd February.
🐴Price: Just $120 for the scope, including sedation!
🐴Location: At PHV - 15A Woollcott ave West Swan.
🐴To book a gastroscope appointment, contact us on:
08 9296 4206 “option 3” or [email protected]

04/01/2022

What new things are coming your way this year this beauty in for X-rays looking forward to a problem free year, but if not we know the amazing Dr Mike that can help you with your issues big or small

20/12/2021

The incredibly hardworking team looking after all your fur babies great and small.
Have a safe and Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅 from all of the staff at Swan Valley Vet Centre, Swan Valley Vet @ Bullsbrook, Dogs Breakfast Cafe and most Importantly Performance Horse Vets! 🏇🏼🦄

11/12/2021

Dr Mike “keeping an eye” on this lovely boy to maintain him performing at his best! 👀🏇🏼

10/12/2021

And it’s warming up again keep an eye on the ones we love to make sure they are drinking

Are you drinking enough water in this cooler weather?☔️ If your answer is no, then is is possible that your horse isn’t either! 🐴

Decreased water intake during cooler weather can result in colic, and we anticipate seeing an increase in colic cases after weather events such as what we are experiencing now.

Horses will draw fluid from their intestine to maintain their systemic hydration, and subsequently the contents of the GI tract can become dehydrated and firm, and the motility and functionality of the GI tract can become compromised. This can result in signs consistent with colic.

It is good practice to monitor your horse daily to become familiar with what is normal for them. A 500kg horse should consume around 25-30L per day for maintenance depending on ambient weather conditions; and produce at least 8-10 piles of normally formed faeces. Any deviation from normal may be a red flag, and should initiate closer monitoring.

Scientific literature has demonstrated that horses prefer to drink from blue containers, and like their water at around 24*C. This however can be difficult to manage in winter, and monitoring volume consumed is complicated with auto filling waters or shared paddocks. Older horses specifically may be more sensitive to changes in water temperature.

Electrolytes in feed can assist with encouraging horses to drink, as can those administered over the tongue. Flavoured water (dilute molasses) are appropriate for horses not suffering from metabolic conditions (hello EMS ponies❤️) or prone to laminitis.

Should you have any concerns, or what to chat with us about general health care, colic, or anything - please don’t hesitate to direct message us or call the clinic on: 92964206 “option 3” 🏇🏼

10/12/2021

Nurse Kaity is so at ease with these big beautiful horses 🐎 her love for these animals shines bright and I know they feel it, it’s nice to know your horses are in great hands when Dr Mike and nurse Kaity are around

22/09/2021

We are lucky to have such beautiful clients 🙌🏼❤️

16/09/2021

We love our performance ponies! ❤️❤️

25/08/2021

Nurse Kaity and Dr Brittany getting some gorgeous lamb cuddles, whilst on a house call to treat mumma ewe, who was feeling a bit under the weather.
Mummy ewe made a full recovery! 🐑 💕

27/07/2021

Are you drinking enough water in this cooler weather?☔️ If your answer is no, then is is possible that your horse isn’t either! 🐴

Decreased water intake during cooler weather can result in colic, and we anticipate seeing an increase in colic cases after weather events such as what we are experiencing now.

Horses will draw fluid from their intestine to maintain their systemic hydration, and subsequently the contents of the GI tract can become dehydrated and firm, and the motility and functionality of the GI tract can become compromised. This can result in signs consistent with colic.

It is good practice to monitor your horse daily to become familiar with what is normal for them. A 500kg horse should consume around 25-30L per day for maintenance depending on ambient weather conditions; and produce at least 8-10 piles of normally formed faeces. Any deviation from normal may be a red flag, and should initiate closer monitoring.

Scientific literature has demonstrated that horses prefer to drink from blue containers, and like their water at around 24*C. This however can be difficult to manage in winter, and monitoring volume consumed is complicated with auto filling waters or shared paddocks. Older horses specifically may be more sensitive to changes in water temperature.

Electrolytes in feed can assist with encouraging horses to drink, as can those administered over the tongue. Flavoured water (dilute molasses) are appropriate for horses not suffering from metabolic conditions (hello EMS ponies❤️) or prone to laminitis.

Should you have any concerns, or what to chat with us about general health care, colic, or anything - please don’t hesitate to direct message us or call the clinic on: 92964206 “option 3” 🏇🏼

21/07/2021

Dr Brittany went on a house call to see this gorgeous herd🦙❤️

How many alpacas can you see in the first photo?

24/06/2021

Thanks to Bec and the Randlab team for their continued support on our gastroscope days! Always an interesting and fun day. 🤗

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17/06/2021

🌟There is one spot left on our gastroscope day next Tuesday 22nd June 2021🌟

The gastroscope including sedation is just $79.95!

For any questions or to book, please call the clinic on: 9296 4206 “option 3” or direct message us. 🐴

13/05/2021

Our patients are cared for by a team of collaborative professionals. Using the Equinosis Lameness Locator, coupled with x-rays, your farrier can shape the hoof to address issues we can see and diagnose - no more guess work or assumptions!
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03/05/2021

Beautiful Spike modelling the same head gear component or our Equinosis Lameness Locator system 🐴

12/04/2021

LOCK IT IN!
🐴 Our next equine gastroscope day is Tuesday May 18 2021 🐴
🐴 The cost of the scope, including sedation, is just $79.95 🐴

Gastric ulcers are a common occurrence in horses of all breeds, ages, workloads and disciplines. Current data suggests that 90% of racehorses, 75% of sport horses and 60% of show and pleasure horses suffer from ulcers.

Signs that your horse may have ulcers include:

🐴Poor condition (the horse's condition does not reflect the quality and volume of feed provided)
🐴Recurrent or intermittent colic
🐴Poor performance
🐴Behavioural problems such as irritability, nervousness and aggression
🐴Dull, rough coat
🐴Minimal enthusiasm to work, jump etc
🐴Windsucking or cribbing

Does this sound like your horse? Our gastroscopy days have revealed more than just ulcers - they've provided a real-time view of the horse's insides, allowing us to see exactly what's going on and treat accordingly.

To book, please phone 9296 4206 and press 3 for Performance Horse Vets, or message our page!

Limited spots available. 🐴🐴🐴

08/04/2021

Here at Performance Horse Vets, we understand that being cute is a performance in itself 🐎🐎

24/03/2021

A wonderfully busy day of scoping with Bec from Randlab. Scoping isn't just for ulcers - we were also able to discover a heavy bot burden in a horse who's regularly wormed!

Scoping is the most effective way of assessing what's happening inside our horses and treating them accordingly.

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11/03/2021

Even the world’s best carpenter uses a tape measure every time.

www.performancehorsevets.com.au

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10/03/2021

The Q is like ultrasound 30 years ago. Vets used to say, “Why would I use ultrasound when I can just palpate and feel the issue?”
That sounds as antiquated today as eyeballing asymmetry will in
the near future.

www.performancehorsevets.com.au

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09/03/2021

Meet the Equinosis Lameness Locator - one of the most incredible members of the Performance Horse Vets team!

The Equinosis® Q is a tool that can measure things
the human eye can’t see. Like a
microscope or telescope in the hands of a skilled
observer, the additional information leads to a
deeper understanding, better conclusions, and
better outcomes.

"If I want to see bacteria, I use a microscope.
For millimeters of asymmetry, I use the Q."

Discover how the Q can help you with a call to our reception team - 9296 4206 and press "3" for PHV

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03/03/2021

🌟GASTROSCOPE DAY!🌟

NEW DATE!

Wondering if your horse has ulcers? Register for our scoping day on TUESDAY MARCH 23, 2021! It's just $59.95!

Up to 95 percent of horses will get stomach ulcers in their lifetime.

Horses with ulcers have decreased performance, poor appetite, weight loss, dull coat, behavioural changes and failure to thrive.

While you're here, check out our Performance Horse Clinic in West Swan, and discover the full range of services we offer! 🦄

To book, email [email protected], send a PM to our page OR call 9296 4206 and press "3".

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18/02/2021

High tech for high performance.

Using the combined technology of the Equinosis Lameness Locator, coupled with our tracker camera, we can review your horse's performance using real data - no guess work!

15/02/2021

COVID lockdowns and bushfires haven't stopped us from doing what we do best - full investigations in to your horse's performance, health and wellbeing.

Dr Mike and the team welcome you to our boutique, private clinic, where they specialise in performance optimisation, poor performance investigation, and equine reproduction.

Consultations are one-on-one in our private clinic, tucked away on Woollcott Avenue in West Swan where we only see one horse at a time, giving them our full attention and the privacy to investigate all outcomes.

To book your consultation, call the office or send us a message via Facebook. We look forward to hearing from you 🐴🐎

03/02/2021

Our hearts pour out to all those who have been affected by this monstrous bushfire!🔥 If your horse needs any medical attention 🚑 🏥 we’ll do anything we can to help. 💙🤍

27/01/2021

Does anyone know what these are? 🧐

14/01/2021

🌟GASTROSCOPE DAY!🌟

Wondering if your horse has ulcers? Register for our scoping day on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2021! It's just $59.95!

Up to 95 percent of horses will get stomach ulcers in their lifetime.

Horses with ulcers have decreased performance, poor appetite, weight loss, dull coat, behavioural changes and failure to thrive.

While you're here, check out our Performance Horse Clinic in West Swan, and discover the full range of services we offer! 🦄

To book, email [email protected], send a PM to our page OR call 6192 1005.

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21/12/2020

Industry professionals can work together to become your horse's collaborative care team. Ed came to see Dr Mike for a lameness examination. After thorough investigation, Dr Mike recommended that Ed's treatment begin with his feet. The following week Ed returned to see our affiliated farrier Luke, who, alongside Mike, reviewed Ed's radiographs for all four feet before applying heart bar shoes on all four feet to support the weight distribution through the frog, and to completely unload Ed's heels to allow for regrowth.

Ed's progress will be monitored closely by Performance Horse Vets and the rest of his care team, who will continue to collaborate to provide Ed with optimal outcomes 🐴

17/12/2020

Welcome to Performance Horse Vets - a private veterinary clinic in the Swan Valley, dedicated to providing an objective measurement of performance and pathology. This allows for meaningful decisions to be made pertaining to the management and treatment of all horses, from athletes to broodmares, beloved paddock ornaments and companions. We can collaborate with your horse's team of industry professionals to ensure that they have the data they need to provide the best outcomes for your horse.

If you want to discover what we can do for you, check out our website or phone our clinic.

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07/12/2020