Meadow Lane Equine Clinic

02/15/2025

Don’t forget to add our colic talk to your calendar!

02/12/2025

02/08/2025

New Date! Let us know if you would like to join us

02/01/2025

Unfortunately due to the impending weather conditions we have decided to reschedule the colic talk on Tuesday. As soon as we have another date arranged we will post it.

01/29/2025

Come join us next week for an evening of education!

01/14/2025

11/20/2024

It just goes to show you that you shouldn’t believe everything that you see on TV! Despite Banamine being labeled for IM use this is something you should never do. Banamine should only ever be given IV or by mouth. Giving banamine IM can have disastrous and even fatal consequences.

💉 The literal “shot heard round the world”. It sounds like a horse received Flunixin or Banamine intramuscularly on an episode of last night? We would like to remind everyone that despite being labeled for intra-muscular use, horses should only ever receive this drug orally or intra-venously. Something that the folks at Yellowstone would need to be on the lookout for after this misplaced administration would be signs of gas and swelling under the neck or a painful injection site. Administering IM banamine to a horse can cause clostridial myositis and can lead to a serious infection that requires surgical and antibiotic intervention. Despite intervention, these infections can be fatal.

11/11/2024

Please take a moment today to remember those who fought so bravely so we could live in freedom.

Our office will be closed today and will reopen again tomorrow. If you have an emergency please phone the office at 604-575-0263 for the on call veterinarian

09/07/2024

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 we need to be aware of changes that can occur with age in order to preserve the health and quality of life of our equine friends.

For example, Equine Cushing’s disease is one of the most common diseases of horses 15 years of age or older. This syndrome is better defined as Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) because it reflects the location within the brain that is abnormal. 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. Successful management relies on proper diagnosis by your equine veterinarian first.

Our understanding of both conditions, especially EMS, is incomplete and evolving, 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.

07/13/2024

The summer heat and sun won't be letting up any time soon, so make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.

07/02/2024

Check it out! We are looking to add another member to our team. The position we are advertising is primarily barn staff but there is a potential for some office work, vet assistance, and work with our class 4 laser for the right candidate. Check out the following job advertisement on indeed.

Meadow Lane Equine Clinic

06/27/2024

Just a heads up, our office will be closed on Monday to celebrate Canada Day. If you have an emergency please phone 604-575-0263 for the contact information for our on call veterinarian.

06/22/2024

Some great info as we are heading in to summer!

06/16/2024

Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into hero’s, adventurer’s, storytellers, and singers of song
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Happy Father’s Day to all the horse dads out there! Thank you for coming to the barn and horse shows day after day in rain, sleet, and sunshine and for supporting this crazy sport we all love!

06/12/2024

Come watch from our VIP area! We are once again happy to be sponsors of the Southlands Riding Club. If you would like to come watch our sponsored class at the show this weekend please RSVP to [email protected]

Southlands Riding Club