Equine vet visits: Steps for a successful routine veterinary visit
Preparing for your equine vet's visit is important for ensuring a smooth and productive assessment of your horse's health. Here's some tips on how to prepare.
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Ensuring equine wellness:
Five fundamental elements of horse health care
Ensuring the health and vitality of your horses is essential and implementing a comprehensive wellness regime is key. Watch the video to find out five essential components to include in your horse's wellness routine.
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Can you recognise the signs of colic and do you know what you can do to prevent it?
Clinical signs of equine colic:
🐴 Flank watching
🐴 Lying down and/or rolling
🐴 Pawing the ground
🐴 Kicking their abdomen
🐴 Stretching
🐴 Reduced or no passing of droppings
🐴 Lack of interest in food
How to prevent equine colic:
🍎 Maintain a feeding routine – do not suddenly change the feed and always introduce new feed gradually
💦 Ensure your horse always has access to fresh, clean water
🐛 Have a targeted worming plan based on risk and testing
☎️ Book regular dental checks - at least once a year - with your vet or qualified equine dental technician
👣 Maintain regular exercise which includes turn out or ridden/in-hand exercise
During Plastic Free July 2024, let's saddle up for a greener ride by minimising plastic waste in every aspect of horse care and ownership.
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Laminitis risk checker
Laminitis is a painful and potentially debilitating condition in horses that affects the tissues connecting the hoof wall to the pedal bone.
Early detection and proactive management are crucial in mitigating the risks associated with laminitis.
Here's a handy video guide to performing a laminitis risk check.
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👣 Summer hoof care 101 - with summer comes dry, cracked hooves 👣
Summer can bring its own set of challenges for horses, especially when it comes to dealing with hard ground conditions. Here is a video with some tips to help mitigate problems caused by hard ground during the summer.
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😍 a new arrival for one of our clients 😍
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😍 A new arrival for one of our clients 😍
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Top tips on managing your horse’s weight 🐽
Managing your horse's weight is crucial for their overall health and wellbeing.
This video gives you some top tips to help you effectively manage your horse's weight.
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🐴 Can sarcoids be prevented? 🐴
There is no method to completely eliminate the risk of sarcoids. Regular monitoring and prompt veterinary attention for any skin abnormalities are crucial for early detection and effective management if sarcoids do develop.
As seen in the video here, there are several strategies you can employ to potentially reduce the risk of your horse developing sarcoids.
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What factors increase the risk of you horse getting equine gastric ulcers (EGUS)? 🐴
EGUS describes the erosion of the horse’s stomach lining, due to prolonged exposure to the acid produced by the stomach and is reported to affect at least 1 in 3 equines.
Gastroscopy can provide a definitive answer as to whether your horse is suffering from gastric ulcers. If you are worried your horse is suffering from EGUS, please contact the practice on 01257 483161 ☎️
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❤️ Red’s Reel ❤️
Take a look at / listen to the astonishing story of Red told by Rachel. Red suffered from a Diaphragmatic Hernia, giving her only a 30% chance of survival. Here is her story.
Thank you so much to Red’s owner for allowing us to tell Red’s story, and to the fantastic team at @leahurstequinehospital for caring for Red, their continued support during Red’s recovery and allowing us to use some of their images to bring Red’s story to life.
We hope you enjoy ❤️
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The benefits of giving your horse some time off😴
Incorporating breaks into your horse's routine not only aids in physical recovery and injury prevention but also supports mental wellbeing, ultimately contributing to a healthier, happier, and more sustainable partnership between you and your horse.🐴
Here is a video with some key advantages...
Road Awareness Week – 19th-25th November🚗
Road Awareness Week is an essential annual event that highlights the importance of safe and responsible road usage. While it primarily focuses on motor vehicles, it also underscores the significance of sharing the road with other vulnerable users, such as horses. 🐴
Share your pictures with us of your horses looking road safe ready in their Hi-Viz⚠
Have your horse's passport ready for vaccinations💉
To ensure a smooth and efficient vaccination process, it’s important to have your horse's passport readily available when the vet arrives. The horse's passport is an essential document that contains vital information about your equine companion, including its medical history, identification details, and vaccination records.🐴
Please contact the office if you think your vaccination is due or if you have any questions!☎
*Please also note- the horse should be signed out of the human food chain. Vets will check this before supplying certain medications.*
Here’s a video on why having your horse's passport on hand during vaccination is essential...
Recycle Week Sep 19-25🌎
As part of the equestrian community, we all need to come together and raise awareness of "Recycle Week" in an effort to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and minimise our ecological footprint.🐴
Don't forget to also recycle at home🏡
Early firework Preparation for your horse: Ensuring safety and comfort🎇
Fireworks are an integral part of various celebrations and events, but their loud noises and bright flashes can cause stress and anxiety in horses. It is crucial to take proactive measures to ensure the wellbeing of your horse during firework displays. Early preparation and training can significantly reduce the negative impact of fireworks on horses and create a more comfortable environment for them.🧨✨
Speak to your vet as early as possible as they can help you to prepare to keep your horse safer during firework season.🐴
Ageing gracefully: Top tips on caring for your senior horse🐴
Caring for a senior horse requires special attention and understanding, as they may have special requirements to maintain their health and wellbeing. Here are some top tips to ensure your senior horse enjoys a comfortable and happy life🥕
Is your horse autumn ready?🌤
As the vibrant colours of summer fade and the crispness of autumn fills the air, it's important to ensure that your horse is prepared for the seasonal changes. 🌿
Here is a video with some advice to ensure your horse is ready for autumn.🐴
Please share some of your favourite photos of your horses in Autumn.❤
Managing Equine Cushing's Disease in autumn🎃
Equine Cushing’s Disease, is a hormonal disorder and occurs when the pituitary gland malfunctions, leading to an overproduction of certain hormones. This can result in a range of symptoms, including a long and curly coat, excessive sweating, increased thirst and urination, weight loss, and a compromised immune system.
As autumn is soon to arrive, it's essential to pay extra attention to your horse with Cushing’s Disease. Here are a few tips to help manage their condition during this season.🐴
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