Wise Equine Veterinary Services Ltd

11/14/2024

We have moved… Google maps is catching up! Apparently they have many checks to do to make sure we have actually moved to where we say we did. We have. Trust us!!
New address is 25731 10 Avenue, Aldergrove

11/13/2024

Too early for Christmas?
We don’t think so! 🎅🏻🎄⭐️
Wise Equine is holding a Christmas Charity Contest! We want to give back to the community but we need your help.⭐️
Nominate the equine related charity in the comments and stay tuned to find out who will be in the top three!⭐️
Check back for weekly updates!

11/06/2024

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Andrea Serapiglia to our team at Wise Equine Veterinary Services!

Dr Andrea Serapiglia comes to us with 20 years of experience in equine practice. She is originally from Quebec and moved to the Fraser Valley 2 years ago with her husband and 3 children. She grew up eventing in France where her love of horses began.

Her interests include lameness, acupuncture and nutrition. She values using an integrative approach to medicine, combining the best of both traditional and alternative medicine.

Dr Serapiglia is an official FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian as well as a FEI veterinary delegate in 5 out of the 6 official equestrian disciplines. She has participated in many FEI events including the 2018 World Equestrian Games, and more recently the 2024 North American Youth Championships.

When Dr Serapiglia is not working, you can find her doing agility with her dogs or officiating at her son’s swimming competitions.

Dr Serapiglia looks forward to working with your horses and helping them to stay healthy and fit.

10/30/2024

We are in our new home and excited to be working on content to help your horse stay healthy and happy!
Stay tuned for top tips from our team 🐴

09/13/2024

06/19/2024

03/27/2024

Happy Easter!

Below is our adjusted schedule for the long weekend. Be sure to contact our office at (604) 888-0087 if you will need to arrange for any prescription pickups.

02/28/2024

With show season rapidly approaching, ensure your horse has been vaccinated against EIV and EHV-1/4 (Flu/Rhino) within 6 months of the competition. Make sure to check with the show website or office for any venue specific vaccination requirements.

12/21/2023

Happy Holidays!

See our adjusted holiday schedule below. Please plan ahead and call our office at 604-888-0087 if you will need to arrange for prescription pickup over the holiday season.

11/10/2023

The term "fat leg" is pretty self-explanatory, but do you know the difference between stocking up and cellulitis?

Many horses will "stock up" with subcutaneous edema (fluid swelling) in two or more legs (usually the hind limbs). Stocking up generally results from a significant decrease in exercise and usually resolves as the horse starts exercising again.

Lymphangitis (or vasculitis, big leg disease, staph infection, or cellulitis), however, is a bacterial infection and a dramatically different condition. While its causes may vary, it’s easy to spot once it sets in: the swelling will be extreme, hot and very painful to the touch, and the horse will be depressed due to the fever and discomfort.

If you think your equine friend has cellulitis or even if you're not sure, we encourage you to seek professional help promptly. Your horse doctor will make the best treatment recommendations, both to reduce swelling and to address any sort of bacterial infection that might be active or that could occur due to the edema in the soft tissue.

Read more on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/lymphangitis-frustrating-condition

08/12/2023

Dr. Steele is enjoying a beautiful day at Campbell Valley Park vetting the event. Good luck to all competitors.

06/15/2023

California has recently reported its first-time incursion of vesicular stomatitis (VSV) in over 50 years. Since the start of the outbreak in May, 77 VSV-affected premises have been identified (29 confirmed positive, 48 suspect).

Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease of horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, swine and New World camelids that occurs in the Western Hemisphere. The disease is named for the characteristic vesicular lesions it causes in the form of blisters, crusts and ulceration of the lips, muzzle, nose, tongue, ears, sheath, teats, and/or coronary band. The virus is transmitted by biting midges and therefore is seasonal.

Because VSV is not a common occurrence in most areas every year, reports of Vesicular Stomatitis in the media often raise questions among livestock and horse owners. Visit the Disease Communication Center's website to learn more about VSV and to find updates on current disease outbreaks: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/vesicular-stomatitis

As always, your horse doctor remains your best source of information and resources. By working closely with your equine veterinarian you can develop strategies to reduce the likelihood of a Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak at your facility or to minimize the effects should one occur.

04/18/2023

As you begin to make plans for this year’s show season, make sure to pay close attention to vaccination requirements for your equine partner. Many show venues require current EIV and EHV-1/4 (Flu/Rhino) vaccination along with a signed veterinary certificate of vaccination. Make sure to check with the show website or office for any venue-specific vaccination requirements. Horses may not be vaccinated 7 days prior to arrival of the competition start date.

For those traveling to the USA, ensure you plan ahead as all vaccines must be administered at least 14 days prior to export.

Contact our office at (604) 888-0087 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment or to request a vaccination certificate.

01/10/2022

IS YOUR HORSE 15 OR OLDER? Read on!

With each passing year, horses are living longer lives and many survive easily to 25 years of age or older. While this is good news, it also means that horse owners need to be aware of changes occurring with age, so they can preserve the health and quality of life of their equine friends throughout middle age and the geriatric years.

For example, Equine Cushing’s disease is one of the most common diseases of horses greater than 15 years of age. This syndrome is better defined as Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) because it reflects the location within the brain that is abnormal, and the clinical signs are associated with abnormally elevated hormone concentrations in the blood.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is another endocrine disorder that can affect mature horses and shares some of the same clinical signs as PPID. Although the two disorders feature some striking clinical similarities — most notably a predisposition to development of chronic laminitis — the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case and successful management requires proper diagnosis by a competent veterinarian first.

Our understanding of both conditions, especially EMS, is incomplete and subject to continuous evolution, but sufficient information is currently available to highlight some important similarities and differences for the interested horse owner. Consult your veterinarian for more information and work with them to develop the best wellness practices to ensure a healthy life for your mature horse.

Additional information regarding the older horse’s care and nutrition is available on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/older-horse-special-care-nutrition

12/27/2021

Did you know a horse with a moderate hair coat starts requiring additional calories for body temperature regulation when the outside temperature drops to approximately 50°F? Cold weather prompts special considerations for your horse's diet and care: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/cold-weather-nutrition