Have you ever struggled to put a foot bandage or poultice on your horse, pony or donkey?! Because we have and we can’t be the only ones!
Here is Meghan showing an example of how this is done…
Our top tips:
- Make sure you get your duct tape square ready ahead of bandaging
- Ensure you or your assistant have a good secure grip of the horses leg
- Have all bandage material to hand within easy reach
- Always use a padded layer, such as soffban, before applying any vet wrap to minimise rubbing
- Ensure that you work in a figure of 8 motion to include all parts of the foot up to the pastern for a secure fit
#equinevets #footcare #pouliticing #footabscess #bandagingtechnique
Look what we confirmed today 🥰 Looking forward to meeting this little one next year #11months #equinevet #foal2024inthemaking
So… what did you all do this weekend? You know we love to hear what you’ve been up to - photos a bonus!
Here’s Mr cool, calm and collected through the water at Tweseldown on his way to a win.
Changes to dispensary provision from 29th July
Fixed! ✔️
Treatment for this mare was a 4 week course of Injectable Omeprazole. We also discussed options for changes in management to make day to day less stressful for her and feeding a small bowl of chaff prior to exercise.
We are pleased to share that her presenting complaints have resolved and she has been out successfully competing since treatment.
We hope you enjoy this “after” video.
#equine #anatomy #georgeequinevets #horsevet #horseriding #horsevetlife #equestrian #equineofinstagram #horses #veterinary #equinelife #horsesofinstagram #equinevets #egus #equinegastriculcers #equinegastriculcersyndrome
In line with our ulcer awareness month…. We offer on yard gastroscope service so we can bring all of our portable equipment along and you’re horse can stay in the comfort of their own stable!
We can’t wait for Wednesday with Vittoria Panizzon Eventing Page Vittoria Panizzon
Tickets selling on Tetbury Goods Shed. Do join us. And don’t forget.. the first 5 to arrive get one of our brand new, limited edition, bobble hats 🐴🐎
https://shed-arts.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-three-time-olympian-rider-vittoria-pannizzon/
#equine #anatomy #georgeequinevets #horsevet #horseriding #horsevetlife #equestrian #equineofinstagram #horses #veterinary #equinelife #horsesofinstagram #equinevets
🚨⚠️ Gastric ulceration case ⚠️🚨
In line with this months theme we thought we would share the following case with you.
We examined this 12year old Dressage horse for poor performance and aversive behaviour to being girthed. Further examination including Gastroscopy (camera in the stomach) revealed Grade 3 Pyloric Ulceration- as you can see here in the video.
We will discuss treatment in a follow on post… What do you think we could use to treat this? Comment below!
#equine #anatomy #georgeequinevets #horsevet #horseriding #horsevetlife #equestrian #equineofinstagram #horses #veterinary #equinelife #horsesofinstagram #equinevets #gastriculcer #equinegastriculcers #egus #gastriculceration
Puss in the foot is one of the most common causes of severe, sudden onset lameness!!A hoof abscess is created when there is an accumulation of pus between the layers of the hoof wall. This is often caused by some kind of penetrating injury to the sole of the foot such as a stone. Contamination of the injury then causes infection. Hoof abscess are very painful for your horse and can often present as non-weight bearing on the affected hoof with increased digital pulses and a hot hoof. Treatment often consists of a vet or farrier removing the shoe and trying to locate the abscess using hoof testers. They then trim away the hoof in order to let the abscess drain. We then advise to poultice the foot for a few days. Regular hoof trimming and hoof care to dry out your horses feet are key to preventing foot abscesses#horses #horsesofinstagram #equine #equinevet #anatomy #horseriding #veterinary #equestrian #horsevet #horsepower #horsevetlife #equinelife #georgeequinevets #equineofinstagram #abscess #footabscess #hoofcare #farriery #pussinthefoot #prevention #lameness
Did you know February is International hoof care month? Follow us this month for some tips and tricks on hoof care. We will also have some cases coming up…
To kick us off… How do you feel for digital pulses in a horse/pony?
📹 Watch below for a video from our Vet, Meghan.
💡 This is a really useful tool when feeling for increase in blood flow to the hoof. We often compare all four legs for any abnormalities and to help locate the problem. #horses #horsesofinstagram #equine #equinelife #anatomy #horseriding #veterinary #equestrian #equestrianlife #horsevet #horsepower #horsevetlife #georgeequinevets #equineofinstagram
On the tenth day of Christmas… 😷. Added glitter effect to this one to take away some of the gore 🫣 A pedal bone osteitis (infection) requiring deep debridement via a dorsal hoof wall resection.
On the fourth day of Christmas…🤢
An abscess formed just under the eye. Here’s some of the pus we got out from it. Interestingly this happened exactly 8years ago in the same place..
On the third day of Christmas…
Stifle joint fluid 🤪 No French hens here!
Do you dread your annual vaccination appointment ….
We now offer behaviour modification sessions with our vet Jenny. She can help with unwanted behaviour responses for things such as injections, worming, and clipping etc.
If you have any further questions about this service please do not hesitate to get in touch on 01666 826456.
Watch out for some upcoming videos of Jenny in action…
#horses #behaviourmodification #dontbreakyourvet #vet #reinforcementtraining #georgeequineclinc #equinevet
Our vets took there turn to try and get ready for an emergency 999 call…I think we’ll leave it to the professionals! #equinevets #firerescue #animalrescue #training #paraprofessionals
On Saturday we sponsored a day of unaffiliated show jumping at Prestige Equestrian which included providing cash prizes for the winners of every class. Meghan attended for the morning to meet competitors and watch a few of the classes. Great fun was had by all!
#equinevets #sponsorship #outsideofficehours
💁🏼♀️🙈 We had such fun playing corks & eating food we didn’t get many photos… do you have any? Comment below!
SO much fun at our Summer social, canapés, bubbles & lots of catch up! Great to see you all 🎉
