Wise Equine Veterinary Services Ltd

02/19/2025

Vaccination Reminder!!
All horses attending EC sanctioned competitions need up to date Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus (1&4).
The vaccinations must be administered within six months
(plus 21 days) of ARRIVING at the competition - but NOT within seven days (1 week before) of arrival to the competition.
That means your horse has to be vaccinated more than 7 days BEFORE you arrive at the show - no exceptions!!
(Or you won't be able to show!)
Call Wise today and make sure your horse is up to date and able to compete!

02/12/2025

FEI HORSES - IMPORTANT VACCINATION INFORMATION

As of Feb 3rd 2025, all FEI horses need to have their Influenza vaccinations recorded on the FEI HorseApp by a veterinarian at the time of vaccination.
Previous (historical) vaccinations also need to be entered.
To help our veterinarians and make this process as efficient as possible, please have your horse's FEI passport available at the time of vaccination.
Call the office at Wise and book your appointment today!!
Be Show Ready!

https://inside.fei.org/content/launch-equine-influenza-vaccination-module-fei-horseapp

02/10/2025

Has your horse ever had an impaction? Watch this video to find out exactly what that means, how it happens, why it's more frequent in winter and, more importantly, how to prevent it!
Dr. Rowe does a great job of explaining large colon impaction in this video. However, we want to clarify that while we support the valuable information shared, this is not an endorsement of MadBarn.
Any questions or concerns call the team at Wise!

Impactions are a common cause of colic in horses and a concern for every horse owner. Many horse owners recognize that the risk of developing an impaction increases in the winter months. So what changes in the winter to make impactions more common? And what can we do to prevent them? Join Dr. Fran R...

02/04/2025

February is Equine Dental Health Month - but the team at Wise wants you to be aware of your horse's teeth all year long.
Annual dental exams are critical - looking inside their mouths can show problems that could be developing even if the horse isn't showing discomfort.
Wise Equine is including a Dental Discount with any dental completed within 15 months of the horse's previous dental with us. Not just in February!
The Wise team is committed to helping you provide essential dental care to your horse all year.
Call the clinic to book your equine dental appointment today!
604-888-0087😁✨

02/03/2025

A reminder in this blast of wintery weather ❄️ - about horses and water consumption. Just like a warm drink is something you enjoy when it's cold outside - your horse does too!
Warm up their water and make sure they are drinking enough.
Concerns or questions - call Wise - and stay warm!

01/28/2025

A quick reminder in the cold weather!
Metabolites can cause reddish colouring in the snow after your horse urinates.
If you have any concerns call the Wise team!
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01/23/2025

It is with heavy hearts we share the news of Conrad’s passing on January 20, 2025.

Conrad was the heart of Momentum, and this practice would not be what it is today without his vision, hard work and leadership.

Above all else, he was an exceptional dad and husband, and our support continues to be with the Wilgenbusch family during this difficult time.

Thank you for your support and patience as we navigate this season.

Service details to follow.

01/17/2025

Happy Zen Friday!
Did you know your horse could get acupuncture?
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has existed for more than 5000 years.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the effectiveness of acupuncture as a form of analgesia, or pain relief.
Equine acupuncture is used extensively for musculoskeletal problems such as muscle soreness and back and neck pain. It can also be incorporated into the conventional treatment of many other conditions such as anxiety, estrus irritability in. mares, allergies, and gastrointestinal issues.
It is a drug-free option for all horses - but especially performance horses competing under FEI or Equine Canada rules.
When acupuncture needles are inserted - the body releases a cascade of chemicals including serotonin and dopamine which help horses to feel calm and relaxed.
Want to learn more and find out how acupuncture can benefit your horse?
Call Wise today and book an appointment with
Dr. Andrea Serapiglia!!

01/13/2025

Traditionally, February is Equine Dental Health Month - but the Wise Team wants to remind you your horse's teeth are important all year long.
Annual dental exams are critical because we can't see inside their mouths so problems can be developing long before the horse shows any signs of discomfort.
Dental problems can lead to difficulty chewing, weight loss, and excessive drooling. Even subtle abnormalities can affect their comfort in the bridle or willingness to accept a contact. Routine dental care is a great way to practise preventative maintenance and stop dental discomfort before it develops.
Wise Equine is committed to helping you with this goal and will include a Dental Discount with any dental completed within 15 months of the horse's previous dental with us. We are committed to helping you provide essential dental care to your horse all year long.
Call the clinic for further details or to book your dental with Wise today!!!

01/10/2025

Dr Amanda is busy this weekend at the Spotlight Equine Vet Practice in Canada - promoting equine veterinary medicine as a career. Have a great weekend!

01/10/2025

Have you looked at your horse's p**p lately? Do they have watery movements? Is it diarrhea... or F***l Water Syndrome (FWS)? You need to know which one so you can treat it properly!

01/07/2025

Heading into the 2025 Show Season, the Wise Equine Veterinary Team wants you to be aware that NEW FEI rules came into effect Jan 1st 2025!

- Clipping of the inside of a horse's ears is NOT PERMITTED, only the hair outside the border of the ear (auricles) can be trimmed.
- Horses MAY NOT receive same day injectable treatments before competing even when there is an evening class.
- Horses may no longer receive INJECTABLE vitamins and minerals during competition (Vit B12, ESel, Hemo 15, CaCoCopper, etc...).
- Horses competing barefoot MUST present to the jog barefoot (no boots allowed).

For a full look at the rule changes:
https://inside.fei.org/fei/about-fei/fei-library/rules

01/01/2025

Wise Equine wants to keep your horse healthy in 2025 - watch this space to see how dentistry, vaccinations and regular check ups can make 2025 your horse's healthiest year yet!

12/24/2024

It's been a big year for Wise Equine - we are very grateful to our wonderful clients who have made this a great year... we wish you all a Merry Christmas and hopefully a little extra down time with those dear to you (including the four legged ones!)!

12/20/2024

Rounding out the top 3 in our Christmas Charity Contest is Ladner-based Tiny Tales Pony Rescue!

13 years ago Marilyn and her daughter Tara saw a need for a pony rescue and Tiny Tales was born. They quickly evolved into a miniature horse rescue as well and have rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed more than 120 miniature horses and ponies.
Run by tireless volunteers in Ladner, BC, Tiny Tales has four generations of mini horse and pony lovers making a difference in these animals' lives every day.
They are currently nursing a donkey named Rio back to soundness after a terrible hoof infection.
If you're interested in adopting or volunteering - here's how to help out:
www.ponyrescue.org

12/19/2024

Congratulations to Humanity for Horses for being a top-three winner in our Christmas Charity Contest!

Located in Duncan, BC, Humanity for Horses has been rescuing horses from the auction block for nearly a decade. They outbid meat buyers to save these incredible animals and provide them with the care they desperately need.

Currently, 31 horses call Humanity for Horses home, including 12 permanent residents who cannot be rehomed due to medical conditions. These special horses will live out their lives surrounded by love and compassion at the sanctuary.

Many of the horses arrive having never received proper care, such as dental work, vaccinations, or deworming. The sanctuary ensures all these vital needs are met. However, the costs are significant - particularly their enormous monthly hay bill.

Right now, they are also fundraising for hernia surgery for a pony named Mikey, with plans to bring him to the Lower Mainland for the procedure. Mikey was at the auction - to be sold for meat.

If you’d like to help go to:
www.humanityforhorses.com

12/17/2024

Since we had such a great response to our contest - we thought it would be a good opportunity to highlight the charities with the most nominations.... and share a bit more about them.

Congratulations to Wild Hearts Thoroughbred Adoption!

In Princeton, BC, Wild Hearts has been helping horses for 4 years now. They provide aftercare for retiring thoroughbreds coming off the race track.

The horses' needs range from soundness issues and rehabilitation, to simply preparing for a new life in a forever home.

Wild Hearts is 100% volunteer and donation driven with no paid roles and is an entirely horse first mission.

The team is currently fundraising right now for a kissing spine surgery for one of the horses in their care - a bill that will top $6,000. If you'd like to help out with a donation - learn more about aftercare or check out their latest newsletter - here's their website
https://www.wildheartsthoroughbredadoption.com/

12/16/2024

We are excited to announce the winners of our Christmas Charity Contest!!
Congratulations to...
*Wild Hearts Thoroughbred Adoption
*Tiny Tales Pony Rescue
*Humanity for Horses
Thank you to everyone who nominated their favourite charity - we are so touched by the outpouring of suggestions we have two runners up who will be getting some donated supplements to help them out...
*Circle F Horse Rescue
*Greener Pastures
Thanks again for taking part and we hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!