Celtic Equine Vets-Your Independent Equine Veterinary and Dental Practice

Celtic Equine Vets-Your Independent Equine Veterinary and Dental Practice The practice also offers a bespoke equine dental service of the highest level

Celtic Equine Vets is a proudly Independent mobile equine practice offering clients all the services and expertise of a larger clinic/hospital at the comfort of their own yard.

Rory, or Roy to his friends, deserves congratulations for successfully graduating from needing to be sedated to be shod....
17/01/2025

Rory, or Roy to his friends, deserves congratulations for successfully graduating from needing to be sedated to be shod.
Thanks to a team effort from vet Chloe, farrier Ryan Mundy and owner Jo, Roy has gone from needing heavy sedation to standing quietly in just a few months. Well done all!

Answers to the just for fun dental quizThe condition affecting this tooth is Infundibular Caries. Unfortunately the dep...
14/01/2025

Answers to the just for fun dental quiz

The condition affecting this tooth is Infundibular Caries.

Unfortunately the depth and size of the caries on this tooth meant it was significantly weakened to the extent that the tooth fractured. Once fractured the only treatment is the extraction of the two parts of the tooth. The extraction procedure was carried out in this patient's stable without complication.

These caries or "holes", if identified early, can undergo a procedure called a restoration or a "filling" with a material that sets as hard as the tooth and should last as long as the tooth lasts. This procedure significantly reduces the risk of fracture and can be performed in the equine's stable easily and safely.

We can provide these, as well as many other advanced dental procedures, at our clients premises. This removes the cost (financial and time) and inconvenience and stress of having to transport their equines to a remote clinic or hospital. A review of the advanced procedures we have carried out over the last 5 years shows a lower complication rate than those published in the veterinary scientific literature which is based on those procedures being carried out in a clinic or hospital setting.

Just for fun dental quiz1) Can anyone identify the pathology/pathologies that are affecting this tooth?2) Besides the ob...
13/01/2025

Just for fun dental quiz

1) Can anyone identify the pathology/pathologies that are affecting this tooth?

2) Besides the obvious treatment-extraction, which hopefully is clear from the picture, what other treatment options could have been used if the condition(s) had been detected earlier?

Please pop your answers in the comments section.

Answers will be posted tomorrow night.

Our regional veterinary information evenings are back! They are designed to provide up-to-date tips on common conditions...
09/01/2025

Our regional veterinary information evenings are back! They are designed to provide up-to-date tips on common conditions and highlight some areas of new research. Our talks are informal and open to all local equine owners.
You can choose 2 topics from the list below on arrival and there will be a Q&A at the end.
To reserve tickets please call the office on 02380 814155. Tickets can be secured with the payment of a £5 refundable deposit at least 48 hours in advance of the event.

07/01/2025

This video perfectly shows the extent of the pathology that can be missed without sedation. A thorough dental examination also requires the use of a dental mirror, a bright headtorch and having the equine's head elevated on a headstand. This deep Infundibular Caries would be missed, nor would it be able to be properly assessed if this equine had not been sedated to allow the thorough dental examination that was carried out.

No dental professional- Vet or EDT (Equine Dental Technican) should be using instruments such as the K-file, shown in this video, or sharp picks or probes in the mouth of an unsedated horse. The risk of accidentally penetrating and/or causing damage to the soft tissue structures in the mouth is too high due to the movement of the head and tongue when working in the mouth of an un-sedated equine with dental instruments.

This is a message we feel must keep repeating as it has a huge impact on our equines' welfare. Unfortunately on a regula...
05/01/2025

This is a message we feel must keep repeating as it has a huge impact on our equines' welfare.

Unfortunately on a regular basis our brilliant vets discover significant dental pathology that was missed at the equine's previous dental examinations solely because the dental examination was not carried out under sedation by the previous dental practitioner.

This case is a perfect example of how, without sedation, dental pathology has been missed.

Can you spot the dental pathology in the pictures? We have magnified the 3rd picture significantly to aid demonstration. In an un-sedated equine the effectiveness of a dental mirror is significantly reduced due to the equines head and tongue movement.

Answer will be posted tomorrow night

New Year-New Name-Same amazing, personal and caring service from the very best team of experienced vets with the most am...
03/01/2025

New Year-New Name-Same amazing, personal and caring service from the very best team of experienced vets with the most amount of equipment in each vets vehicle than any other local practice. And best of all we are still Independent and continue to cover our own out of hours emergency service. Only the very best for our loyal clients.

Save the date(s) for 2025After the success of these talks in 2024 we are delighted to once again host a series of region...
01/01/2025

Save the date(s) for 2025

After the success of these talks in 2024 we are delighted to once again host a series of regional veterinary information talks aimed at the equine owner. These talks are free to attend, you just need to pay a refundable deposit to secure your place. The events will start at 7pm and last approximately two hours. Upon arrival you will be able to choose two topics from the extensive list of talks and there will be plenty of time for a question and answers session at each event.

Date Venue

22/01/2025 The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy, Bransgore, Christchurch BH23 8EE

12/02/2025 Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Rd, Romsey SO51 8GL

04/03/2025 Hedge End 2000 Centre, St John's Rd, Hedge End, Southampton SO30

Many groups of owners from the same yard attended last year so bring your equine owning friends along too. To book your place, at the evening of your choosing you just need to contact the office on 02380 814155 during our office hours of 8.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday, and pay the refundable deposit of £5 per person.

Free tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided and one lucky attendee will win a prize at each event. Numbers are strictly limited at each event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Our amazing team would like to wish all our patients, clients and followers a peaceful, healthy and prosperous 2025. We ...
01/01/2025

Our amazing team would like to wish all our patients, clients and followers a peaceful, healthy and prosperous 2025. We would also like to thank our lovely loyal clients for their continued faith and support in entrusting us with the care of their beloved 4 legged friends.

This is a privilege that none of of our team take for granted and, as a practice, we strive every day to perform that responsibility to the very best of our ability.

🎇Happy New Year's Eve🎇5 tips to keep horses calm during the fireworks!🔥Give your horse plenty of hay/haylage to keep the...
31/12/2024

🎇Happy New Year's Eve🎇

5 tips to keep horses calm during the fireworks!

🔥Give your horse plenty of hay/haylage to keep them occupied. Even a treat ball can help!
🔥Putting a radio on for stabled horses can help drown out the noise of the fireworks.
🔥If your horse is out in the field, make sure fencing is secure and there are no foreign objects on the ground that they could get hurt on if running around.
🔥Please do not risk riding your horse while there are fireworks going off.
🔥If a bonfire is being planned near your yard, have an emergency fire procedure in place.

If you have any concerns please call us on 02380 814155

Excelling in Dental StandardsOur brilliant vet, Molly, recently attended an Equine Dental CPD (Continuing Professional D...
30/12/2024

Excelling in Dental Standards

Our brilliant vet, Molly, recently attended an Equine Dental CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Course.

At the course the level and amount of dental equipment our practice supplies to each of our vets was highlighted by the course supervisors as being of an exceptionally high standard. This level of equipment means our vets are fully prepared to deal with all dental eventualities at every visit they attend.

During the course, the dental work performed by Molly was held up by the instructors as an example of the standard of dental work that the other attendees should be aiming to achieve.

We pride ourselves on providing the very best dental care to our clients' equines but is nice to know that the experts in the field of equine dentistry are impressed with our service too.

"What do you mean this isn't a buffet?"Wonky Al "helping" Chloe on her visit - more like helping himself to the polos!🐑 ...
29/12/2024

"What do you mean this isn't a buffet?"
Wonky Al "helping" Chloe on her visit - more like helping himself to the polos!🐑

💪Equine Weight Loss Program - How to prevent laminitis💪Step 4: New medications are availableReducing your horse or pony’...
26/12/2024

💪Equine Weight Loss Program - How to prevent laminitis💪
Step 4: New medications are available
Reducing your horse or pony’s bodyweight and laminitis risk will always require careful dietary management and exercise wherever possible. However, we now have medications available that can help to lower your horse’s blood insulin level or help them to lose weight.
Should your horse struggle to lose weight despite appropriate diet and management, or should they develop laminitis, your vet may prescribe one of these medications as part of their treatment program. Both of these medications are usually used for 6-12 weeks and are used alongside careful monitoring of your horse’s blood insulin levels.
To learn more about these medications and whether they may be suitable for your horse, or to enroll your horse on our Weight Loss Program, please contact our office.
Phone: 023 8081 4155
Email: [email protected]

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you all have a great Christmas and a happy New Year🎅🏻🎄
25/12/2024

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you all have a great Christmas and a happy New Year🎅🏻🎄

As a final hoorah to our elves, please enjoy all the photos we have taken with them. We've really loved taking them to o...
24/12/2024

As a final hoorah to our elves, please enjoy all the photos we have taken with them. We've really loved taking them to our visits and we hope you loved them too!

💪Equine Weight Loss Program - How to prevent laminitis💪Step 3: Choose the right diet and supportIn order to keep your ho...
23/12/2024

💪Equine Weight Loss Program - How to prevent laminitis💪
Step 3: Choose the right diet and support
In order to keep your horse’s blood insulin as low as possible you need to feed them low non-structural carbohydrate (starch and sugar) feeds and forage. Although there are plenty of feeds on the market that claim to be safe for laminitis prone horses, choosing the right one can be a minefield. For example, should you be feeding any hard feed at all? Should you allow them access to long grass or short grass?
Research shows that you are twice as likely to lose weight when you join a slimming program and the same applies to our horses. Our vet and nutritionist Chloe will assess your horse’s weight, muscle and body condition and create a tailored weight loss diet and exercise program designed to shift the pounds and keep your horse’s insulin levels under control. She will visit every four weeks, assessing weight loss and how the program is working and making any adjustments necessary.
Signing your horse up to our Weight Loss Program not only helps to reduce their laminitis risk, but also provides a cost saving over the individual consultations and provides a timeline and motivation.
To enroll your horse, pony or donkey please contact our office team.
Phone: 023 8081 4155
Email: [email protected]

Our elves are already piling on the pounds with all the sweet treats we've been getting from our wonderful clients😂 ...
21/12/2024

Our elves are already piling on the pounds with all the sweet treats we've been getting from our wonderful clients😂

💪Equine Weight Loss Program - How to prevent laminitis💪Step 2: Assess your horse or pony’s riskLaminitis is almost alway...
20/12/2024

💪Equine Weight Loss Program - How to prevent laminitis💪
Step 2: Assess your horse or pony’s risk
Laminitis is almost always caused by excessively high levels of insulin in the bloodstream, which directly causes damages to the laminae within the foot.
Measuring your horse’s blood insulin level allows us to determine how at risk they are of developing laminitis. This is done two hours after eating their usual forage (grass or hay). We may also perform a stimulation test by giving a small amount of sugar and measuring the blood insulin response – this allows us to determine whether your horse is resistant to insulin and diagnose them with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
Measuring your horse’s bodyweight accurately on our mobile weighbridge allows us to determine how many kilos they are overweight and how this may be affecting their health.

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This video perfectly shows the extent of the pathology that can be missed without sedation. A thorough dental examination also requires the use of a dental mirror, a bright headtorch and having the equine's head elevated on a headstand. This deep Infundibular Caries would be missed, nor would it be able to be properly assessed if this equine had not been sedated to allow the thorough dental examination that was carried out. No dental professional- Vet or EDT (Equine Dental Technican) should be using instruments such as the K-file, shown in this video, or sharp picks or probes in the mouth of an unsedated horse. The risk of accidentally penetrating and/or causing damage to the soft tissue structures in the mouth is too high due to the movement of the head and tongue when working in the mouth of an un-sedated equine with dental instruments.

Please spare a thought for our amazing and hard working team of vets who despite the freezing and challenging conditions will be still attending to all our clients' equines needs today and everyday. Our clients can help by ensuring they have plenty of warm water and shelter for all dental visits and of course none of our vets will ever say no to a warm drink on their visits.

Just for fun quiz Can you identify what has happened this pony's tongue. This was detected by our brilliant vet during a routine dental examination and no pain or discomfort had been reported by the owner. Bonus points if you identify the correct treatment as well. Answers will be provided tomorrow evening.

Clinical Scenario of the week Part 3 The first of our new ‘case of the week’ series is the big friendly giant Bailey, who was recently seen by our vet Kirsty after suffering a nasty screw penetration into his frog. The thread on the screw made removal challenging and required anaesthetising his foot with a nerve block. We think that you’ll agree that removal of the screw is very satisfying to watch and we just had to share it with you! We are delighted to report that Bailey is making a good recovery. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than to teach his owner’s children to ride. Bailey was such a lovely patient and we wish him all the best in the future. What do you think of the video of removing the screw from Bailey’s frog? Is there a particular topic you’d like to hear from us about? Comment below

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