Kessock Equine Vets

15/08/2024

🔹Looking forward to John of Thistle Equine Referrals working at Kessock next week. 🔹

14/08/2024

🔹Sponsored Client Update - Chloe & Freddie🔹
"Hey everyone it's Freddie !
I've been enjoying the sun lately, I thought summer was never going to come but thank goodness it finally did!
This month I want to tell you a bit about my tummy! As you all know I didn't have the best start in life and when I came to my forever humans they noticed I was a bit prone to an upset tummy. I spent a lot of time with the vets at Kessock and had lots and lots of tests and some sleepovers at the clinic which was fun!. First we found I had some nasty ulcers that needed to be dealt with so I took lots of medicine and those healed nicely but I still had a poopy bottom! I had lots more tests and lots of f***l transplants ( yucky soup made from other healthy horses poo tubed into me) these helped a bit but I still had a dirty bum! Allergy tests showed I had some allergies to certain foods etc but didn't seem to be the cause. I tried various medicines, was tested for salmonella had tummy x-rays and scans ..... Everything you can imagine but unfortunately it looks like my insides just have some damage that we can't see or fix due to my poor start. It doesn't really bother me I'm not in any discomfort I gain weight ( too easily 😂) and I'm happy and I'm even really good to bath so I just get washed a lot!
To help my tummy be as healthy as possible I have Hestavard profix and bind added into my feed. I have a sachet a day if my tummy is very upset and half a sachet if it's not too bad. It tastes nice so I'm happy to eat it 😋
I hope your all having some fun in the sun.
Lovies
Freddie xx"
Aww lovely Freddie 💙

06/08/2024

🔹Cover Photo🔹
We would love to use one of your sunny horse related photos as our new cover photo. Please post them in the comments below and we will choose a new one by the end of the week 🐴☀

05/08/2024

🔹Sponsored Client Update - Kelly & Reagan🔹
"Well it has been a very busy month for all horses.
My last update had us travelling to Oatridge to compete at BE90. This was a new venue for Scotland this season and was fab getting to do the SJ on a surface indoors. A fab xc course testing fitness, I picked up 1.2 too fast penalties for 6th place.
Christie and Popcorn attended Kessock Clinic for routine dentals and health check. Christie weighing in at 688kg!!!!
Mouse has also been attending weekly visits to Kessock Equine vets for treatment every Monday and all is going well so far.
I attended Area 22 Championships with the Sutherland team and had a very successful weekend with Sutherland taking home loads of rosettes 🏵️.
Reg and I have attended some dressage and SJ leagues. On the 13th July we attended Forgandeny BE90 where we went double clear and finished 3rd in our section giving us a ticket to a regional qualifier.
Wednesday evening competed at the BIS 80cm SJ finals taking home 5th place with an unlucky 4 faults but a quick time.
Currently heading South to compete at Hopetoun BE90, this will be our last run before the Scottish Champs at Blair in 3 weeks time. Delighted to have qualified as one of the top 45 riders in Scotland for the last ever Blair competition.
Still clocking up the miles between competing, routine check ups and training.
Thanks to all those involved in keeping Reg in top notch and allowing us to continue enjoying the season.
Kelly"
Well done Kelly & Reg, you are both having the most amazing season 💙. Loving your updates 💙!

03/08/2024

*Veterinary Acupuncture*
Rebekah has been steadily building up her acupuncture caseload, so we wished to remind clients of this great service we now offer.
If you have any questions or feel that acupuncture will benefit your horse, please get in touch :) our team will be happy to discuss this with you

02/08/2024

🔹Case Study - Guttural Pouch Mycosis🔹
Recently we had a very interesting case of a Friesian mare that had on and off discharge coming mostly from the right nostril. The discharge was changing colour from clear through yellow and green to clear brown. No other horses in the field were presenting any similar symptoms. The clinical examination of the mare was normal, she was up to date with flu and tetanus vaccines, and she was due her dental appointment when the visit occurred. The dental was performed where no abnormalities were found. The differential diagnosis for this case was sinusitis, dental root disease, strangles (unlikely as the lymph nodes were normal and no fever), guttural pouch infection or mycosis, foreign body in the nasal passage.
The horse was admitted to the clinic to perform further investigations. X-ray images of the head and teeth were obtained – no significant abnormalities were found which excluded dental or sinus issue.
The next procedure was endoscopic examination of the nasal cavities, the pharynx, trachea, and guttural pouches. No abnormal findings were noted in the nose, pharynx and trachea. The guttural pouches: left one was normal and the right one had a massive growth present. Took samples for strangles and bacteriology and cytology.
The results came back suggesting fungal involvement so the initial antibiotics were stopped and the mare was brought back to the practice for treatment of the now confirmed guttural pouch mycosis.
The mare was scoped daily for 7 days and the drug was administered on the plaque. At the last day the plaque was much smaller but still very big, the external carotid artery looked very fragile. The mare was referred to the Weipers Centre Equine Hospital and had a surgery the same evening where the artery burst – so was done just in time.
The mare stayed there for 2 weeks after the surgery where she was closely monitored and rescoped.
She was re-checked at home 1 month after the surgery and a small scar nodule was present, the plaque was almost completely gone and the tissues were healing very well. After another 6 weeks another re-scope was done and the tissues were fully healed, the lump has decreased in size.
She was re-examined again after further 6 weeks; the lump was still present – it was removed using a retrieving basket in whole.
Currently the mare is doing very well, free of any symptoms and enjoying her life and is back in work.

01/08/2024

🔹Black Isle Show Day🔹
We hope everyone had a fab day at the Black Isle Show today, so glad the weather stayed nice 😎☀️.
We would love to see some of your pictures from the show with your 🐴🦄🐑🐄.

31/07/2024

🔹John Marshall - Thistle Equine Referrals🔹

"Thistle Equine Referrals is an exciting and novel collaboration between practices with the goal of providing advice and support to vets and horse owners across Scotland. I’m really pleased to have this opportunity to lead and develop our referral lameness and surgery services with the team."

- John Marshall BVMS PhD DipACVS DipECVS MRCVS

We are delighted to announce that John will be attending our clinic on the following dates:

Wed 21st August (FULLY BOOKED)

Wed 18th September

more dates to follow.......

30/07/2024

Us too, looking forward to your visit John and meeting all the team here at Kessock ☺️

Thistle Equine Referrals is looking forward to working alongside Kessock Equine vets - who provide dedicated veterinary care to the horses, ponies and donkeys in the highlands .

29/07/2024

🔹KESSOCK UPDATE🔹

We are sharing the sad news from Kessock that Graham Hunter, who has been our visiting consultant over the past few years, (due to a company restructure) is no longer working for IVC and will therefore not be attending our clinic in the future.

We want to express our thanks for everything that Graham has done for us and our clients and patients over the years. We also want to show our appreciation for improving and broadening the skill set of the team at Kessock so we can continue to provide many of the services he provided.

We wish Graham all the best 💙 from us all.

However, we are delighted to announce that John Marshall of Thistle Referrals will be attending our clinic for future referral lameness and surgery services.

More info to follow.

25/07/2024

🔹Vaccination Awareness Month🔹
Did you know that the bacteria that causes tetanus lives in the soil all around us? Tetanus enters the body through wounds. Ensure you protect your horse today.
Speak to us today about how we can support your horse’s wellness.
You care. We care.💙

24/07/2024

🧑‍⚕️🐴🐶🐰
We recently hosted our Student day with a wonderful group of S5-S6 students here at our clinic. Vets Rebekah, Amber and Natalia along with stable hand Becca filled a day with clinical cases, demonstrations and fun practicals.
This included:
Lameness assessment using equinosis sensors
Reproductive Ultrasound
Dental work with our Oroscope
Veterinary Acupuncture
And practical sessions in the lab, performing a clinical exam, and excellent bandage skills (as you can see here!)
We also had a great discussion about entry to vet school, what Life is like as a vet student and then as a vet.

It was great to see such enthusiasm from future vets and nurses

(We will hope to do this again next summer for anyone interested in becoming a vet/vet nurse/ working in animal care)

23/07/2024

🔹Vaccination Awareness Month🔹
Regular vaccination + vet checks = the best wellness for your horse💙.
Speak to us today about how we can support your horse’s wellness.
You care. We care.

22/07/2024

🔹Healthy Horse Club🔹
Would you like to spread the cost of your horse's routine healthcare?
Take a look 🧐 for more info ⬇️

The benefits of joining the Healthy Horse Club along with some info on how to join.

19/07/2024

🔹Student Experience Day🔹
We are looking forward to our day today with lots of students attending our clinic for our Student Experience Day!
We hope everyone enjoys it, and at the end of the day, are inspired to become an Equine Vet 🤩

18/07/2024

🔹Vaccination Awareness Month🔹
Thinking that your horse won’t get equine flu because they are in a field on their own?
Did you know in 2022 it was reported there were 30 flu outbreaks in one month?
In 2021 infected premises were confirmed in 23 counties across the UK!
Cases of equine flu are being confirmed in 2024…under favourable weather conditions flu can spread up to 5km!
Speak to us today about how we can support your horse’s wellness. You care. We care.

13/07/2024

🔷Let’s talk vaccines 🔷
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12/07/2024

🔹Vet Student🔹
We have loved having Laura Jimenez-Moncayo with us the past two weeks, she has been such a great help for the vets. Here is a little bit about Laura:

"Hi there! My name is Laura and I'm a final-year vet student at the University of Edinburgh. I have spent the last 2 weeks with Kessock Vets, and I have had an absolutely incredible time! Both weeks have been ram-packed with interesting cases and routine visits. I cannot thank the staff enough for their kindness, excellent teaching skills, and positive dynamic! I also want to say a big thank you to the clients for being so lovely to me. I am leaving feeling more confident in my clinical skills than ever before!!!"

Look out for Laura on her last day, out with the vets or at the clinic.

Thanks again Laura for spending your time with us. 💙

11/07/2024

🔹Laura was in attendance at the Northern Working Horse Show at Brodie Castle. It was lovely to see a few familiar faces. We would love if you could share a few of your own pictures from Sunday. Well done to all of our clients who entered 🥳 you all scrub up well 😍.

10/07/2024

🔹Caroline's Dental Clinic Day🔹
Caroline had a very successful clinic day full of dentals yesterday making use of the Oroscope ( a small camera to see inside the horses mouth) . All Horses also got a weigh in on our weighbridge
Next dates of Dental days are :
20th August - Full
29th October - a few spaces available

05/07/2024

🔹Vaccines🔹

04/07/2024

🔹 Congratulations Dan & Heather 🔹

Krista, Anna and Becca had a lovely weekend celebrating with Dan on his amazing wedding day in Perthshire...... Dont they all scrub up well 😍

We wish Dan & Heather a lifetime of happiness 👩‍❤️‍👨

04/07/2024

🔹Breeding🔹
Following on from our previous stallion post, we wanted to share this beautiful chap who has also been busy

03/07/2024

🔹Reagan🔹
At the end of our last post we were heading down to the Scottish Riding club championships with Sutherland Riding Club. Team Sutherland had an amazing weekend with lots of prizes. Reg and I were part of the 90cm showjumping team, with the team taking the win, and also part of the 90 eventing team where we took 2nd place, and was also part of the dressage team with Sutherland taking the win too! Overall very successful weekend.
The following week we headed to Hopetoun BE in Edinburgh, where we competed in the BE 90 section, taking home a 7th place to add to another top 10 finish. So pleased with how he’s been feeling.
The rest of the month has been training sessions of both flat and showjumping, and today we are heading down the road to compete at Oatridge BE tomorrow in the 90 section.
Lots of miles clocked this month and July looking busier, however Reg will be having a small break whilst I team manage for team members at Area champs l, for both riding club and pony club. Reg will keep up with his equissage sessions over his break to keep him in tip top condition for a busy summer ahead🤩💙

02/07/2024

🔹Vaccines🔹
Over the next month we will be sharing information on what to vaccinate for and when
We are looking forward to this online webinar

01/07/2024

🔹Breeding🔹
We think there is going to be a baby (foaly) boom next year as we have been doing a lot of artificial insemination and scanning this year. Excited to see the results next year❤. Here is one of our client's (very handsome) stallion, who has also been a busy boy this year 😍.

30/06/2024

🔹Freddie🔹
Hi it's Freddie here!
This month I had the lovely Caroline out to give me my routine yearly dental.🦷
Imagine hooman 2's suprise when Caroline said oh what is going on here?!
Well It turns out that 2 of my bottom teeth haven't grown in properly so the teeth above it don't have anything to rub against and keep them filed down and so had grown really big! Yes 2 giant teefs! I thought " yah more chomping power!" But apparently that's not how it works so they have to get filed down by the noisy tooth tool.
I've got to get another dental in 3 months to take them down gradually then I'll have 6 monthly dentals instead of yearly after that.
My hoomans think I must enjoy spending money but actually I just like new people coming to see me so an extra dental a year sounds like a perfect excuse to dish out some extra Freddie love to the vets 💖 I luuurrrrvvve cuddles!

Hope your all enjoying some sunshine

Lovies
Freddie 🐴

19/08/2022

Happy Friday!

What are you and your fur babies up to this weekend?

21/07/2022

It's back for the Summer! 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products! Mix and match your favourites.

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12/05/2022

Heatwave incoming! 🌡️ Are you planning on taking your dog away to the beach this weekend? Does your dog get nervous whilst travelling? Or perhaps your cat or dog will be staying in a kennel or cattery if you are away this weekend.

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04/05/2022

OFFER ALERT! 🤩 IT'S BACK! Get 3 for 2 across the WHOLE Vetpro range on the My Family Vets Shop!

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28/04/2022

It's International Guide Dog Day! 🦮

A day to celebrate all of the amazing service dogs out there who help their owners every day. Do you know any service dogs who you will celebrate today?

20/04/2022

When you realise it's already Wednesday! *Two more sleeps until it's Friday again*

11/04/2022

11/04/2022

It's National Pet Day! Will you be doing anything special for your pet today?

03/04/2022

Hit like if you agree 💗

30/03/2022

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28/03/2022

Is your dog super active? If so, you may want to support their joints with Vetpro Joints & Mobility with Omega-3s!

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26/03/2022

It's Caturday again! Tell us your cat's name below and show us their best photo 😊