Eden & Plaxton Equine Veterinary Services Inc.

07/01/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day! Friendly reminder to our clients that we will be closed July 1st to enjoy the holiday. Our office will reopen Wednesday, July 2 at 8:30 AM. As always, there will be an on-call veterinarian for any emergencies during this time. We hope everyone has happy and safe Canada Day!

06/20/2025

Think your horse might have gastric ulcers? 🐴
Now’s the perfect time to find out — and save!

Book a gastroscopy before July 31, 2025, and if your horse is diagnosed with squamous ulcers, you’ll receive:
✅ 3 FREE syringes of GastroGard®
✅ 1 BONUS Equitop® Pronutrin®

This exclusive offer is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim, the makers of GastroGard®.

📅 Appointments are filling fast — call, text, or email us to schedule yours today! 250-580-7386 or [email protected]

06/11/2025

Show season is in full swing, and our vets are keeping busy with joint injections—making sure the horses stay happy, healthy, and ready to perform their best!

06/05/2025

Dr. Plaxton successfully drained approximately 5–7 liters of fluid from a significant post-traumatic seroma in this mare.
Following a traumatic fall, the mare developed a sudden and extensive, firm swelling localized to the caudal upper limb and medial region, extending into the vulvar area. Prompt intervention was key to relieving pressure and supporting recovery.
🩺 🐎

05/17/2025

Friendly reminder:
Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, May 19th for Victoria Day.

We will NOT be monitoring email or text during this time. For urgent matters, please call our on-call veterinarian at 250-588-9438.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 20th at 8:30 AM.
Wishing everyone a safe and pleasant holiday!

05/11/2025

Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing moms out there! We hope everyone has a great day celebrating with family 🐎💐

05/02/2025

💊 Does your horse take Prascend? Make sure to keep those invoices!

You could be eligible for a $100 rebate by submitting your receipts online at www.prascend.ca/rebate.

✅ To qualify, you must have purchased 300 or more tablets within a 365-day period.

Need a copy of your invoice? We're happy to help—just send us an email! [email protected] 🐴

04/30/2025

Great post from Epona Equine Veterinary Services Ltd!! Please take a moment to check it out and learn more about equine vaccines and possible vaccination reactions It’s important information to share with others as well!!
Happy riding 🐎

So your horse just got vaccinated - what can you expect? 🐴

Vaccination is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to prevent many infectious diseases in your horse. Vaccines are highly effective at stimulating the immune system and elicit an immune response that will result in protection against specific diseases. This internal defense system continues to build and remains strong for a period of time, acting as a memory to protect your horse if they are exposed to these diseases later on.

The immunization process has an impact on the way some animals, and people for that matter, feel after receiving a vaccine. As a result of this stimulation of the immune system, it is not uncommon for horses to experience mild and short-term effects shortly after vaccination.

A certain amount of mild swelling, fever or stiffness can be a normal immune response to a vaccine in any species. If you are concerned your horse had an abnormal response, contact us and we can report the event to the company if it's abnormal. We may also recommend medication at the time of future vaccines to lessen the reaction.

04/23/2025

Important Update: New FEI Vaccination Recording Protocols

Please take note of the updated FEI vaccination recording requirements. These changes affect all horses registered with the FEI.

What's New:
* Flu/Rhino vaccinations for FEI horses must now be recorded electronically via the FEI Veterinarian App at the time of vaccination.
* Veterinarians are required to:
* Identify the horse using a microchip scanner connected to the app.
* Take photos of the horse’s FEI passport to complete the entry.

What Owners Need to Do:
* When booking a vaccination or herd health appointment, please inform the clinic that an FEI horse is being vaccinated.
* Bring the horse’s FEI passport to the appointment – it is required at the time of vaccination.

What Happens If You Forget the Passport:
* Unfortunately, the vet will be unable to complete the FEI entry.
* A new appointment will need to be scheduled, and the horse will have to be vaccinated again on a different day.

A Few Important Reminders:
* It is the owner’s responsibility to track vaccine due dates.
* Missed vaccine windows cannot be easily adjusted, even for horses that are not currently showing or are in rehab.
* These protocols are in place to protect the health and eligibility of competition horses.
* We understand this is an adjustment and appreciate your cooperation as we all get used to the new system.

If you have any questions about your FEI passports or need help navigating the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 250-580-7386 or [email protected] – we’re happy to help! 😊

04/17/2025

Happy Easter Long Weekend!

Please note that our office will be closed on Friday, April 17th and Monday, April 21st for the Easter long weekend. We hope you enjoy a relaxing break and some quality time with loved ones!

As always, we’re available for any emergency calls during this time. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:30 AM.

If you require emergency assistance, don’t hesitate to call us at 250-580-7386.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday weekend! 🐎☀️

04/09/2025

As the show season approaches, it is essential to ensure that your horse's vaccinations are up to date!!
Vaccines are important to give on an annual basis to protect your horse from communicable diseases. They should be administered at least two weeks prior to any shows or events. If you are unsure whether your horse is due for vaccinations or when they are next due, please contact the office!

03/14/2025

🎉🥳Celebrating 10 incredible years with Richelle Langard🎊❤️

Thank you for your unwavering dedication, hard work, and positive energy over the past decade. You’ve not only set a high standard of excellence, but your kindness, paitents and integrity have made a lasting impact on all of us. We are so lucky to have you as part of our team. Here’s to many more years of success and fun together! We love you!!