Towcester Equine Vets

20/08/2024

⚠️📢IMPORTANT NOTICE📢⚠️

LATEST UPDATE - we are back!
All systems are go and normality has returned, thank you for your patience!

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We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our internal systems at both equine clinics, our team is working hard to fix this issue as quickly as possible.

We can still accept your calls for emergency treatments by calling 01788 523000.

To confirm, all booked appointments in todays diary are still going ahead as normal.

If you have attempted to reach us today without success and your request is NOT urgent please kindly email [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Many thanks for your support & understanding, please share!

08/08/2024

New article link below

Is your horse struggling to lose weight this summer? Equine Metabolic Syndrome, known as EMS, could be one reason why slimming down seems an impossible

08/08/2024

🗞️🗞️🌟News update🌟🗞️🗞️

The team have decided after popular demand to bring back our monthly newsletter, this can be emailed to clients on request. Latest printed copies can also be found at both the Onley and Towcester clinic reception areas.

If you have a story to share or are interested in featuring in our newsletter please email [email protected]

30/07/2024

Who will be popping along to our stand on Saturday for nibbles & drinks?

☀️Saturday plans with family & friends?☀️

If you are looking for a local day out with your dogs this weekend, why not come along and visit us at the Blakesley Show 2024?

Our Towcester Vets team from Small Animal, Farm and Equine look forward to welcoming you at our stand for light refreshments.

🐾🐾🏆NEW FOR THIS YEAR!🏆🐾🐾
Towcester Vets are also sponsoring the Dog Show on the day in the livestock ring, please visit the Blakesley website for more information, see you there!

https://www.theblakesleyshow.co.uk/

02/07/2024

Latest information for clients who visit our equine clinic at Onley, if you need further guidance or have concerns regarding your horses health please call our team 📞

The stigma associated with Strangles in horses can make the diagnosis of this disease stressful & confusing for horse and yard owners alike. To help provide essential facts, the equine vets at Towcester and Onley have created this quick overview article.

02/07/2024

🌟June’s Patient of the month is Dec🌟

Dec’s diligent owner found a foreign body stuck in his right fore frog. Realising that this was potentially an emergency, the vets were called and attended immediately with an x-ray.

It was soon discovered that the object was wood & is difficult to appreciate it’s depth of pe*******on on the x-ray. Fortunately, debriding the frog allowed the object to be removed in entirety, followed by some pink smelly pus! As you can see, it’s approx 1cm and thankfully seems to have only got stuck in the frog & doesn’t appear to have penetrated the sole of the foot, providing an excellent prognosis. Dec’s foot was tubbed daily with salts & poulticed with iodine for a few days whilst awaiting the hole to seal.

Thanks to Dec’s owners for allowing us to share this story and highlight the importance of checking horse’s feet carefully daily. Solar pe*******ons can result in pedal osteitis or septic of synovial structures in worst case scenarios.

29/05/2024

🌟Patient of the month🌟 Minty & her new filly foal!

We received a call out of hours approx 3 hours after foaling from her owner who had a few concerns. Minty being a maiden mare wasn’t sure about her new baby and therefore the newborn filly hadn’t been able to suck. Minty also hadn’t passed her placenta.

Fortunately, the filly was a large strong foal. With Minty lightly sedated and been given some pain relief as she had also sustained a large vulval tear, the filly was then able to get on suck. Membranes were passed fully intact within 20 mins of an oxytocin injection.

Later in the day, they both passed their mare & foal check with flying colours. This includes checking the foal’s blood for IgG to ensure full passive transfer of immunoglobulins has concurred via colostrum - this sets up the foal’s immune system for life and can leave them vulnerable to infections if full transfer is not achieved.

Just a reminder that our team are here 24/7 for emergencies and getting those essential checks done in the first few hours has many benefits for both mare & foal.

Thank you to their kind owner for allowing us to share this journey - and finally welcome to the world little one, glad you are now doing so well! 💕

24/05/2024

Amazing news!!
We are very proud to work with Joe to keep his horses on top form 🙌🙌

Incredibly honoured to be on the short list of 6 riders for the Paris 2024 Olympics with Cacharel😄

It’s thanks to our huge team that have made this possible.

This is an extra special achievement for me and my whole family so I want to thank everyone behind the scenes my mum Laura, brother Mark, Charlotte, Carley, Rosie, Kyle, Jess, Ruby, Floss and Amanda.

A huge shout out to Will and Pip Funnell for everything they have done for me and my training over the last few years.

We couldn’t do it without our vet Andy at , our Farrier Nigel and

All my owners whose continued support is invaluable Joy Cocklin, , Alison Rankin Frost, Ann and Colin Garratt and .matthews65.

My team of sponsors who’s make this happen , , , , , , , , , , , .

Not forgetting , World Class Program, , and the .

And thank you to everyone who has followed my journey to get to this stage… time for the final push!

23/05/2024

With the recent warm, wet weather we have seen an increase in Laminitis over the last few weeks...

If you are concerned about Laminitis or have any questions regarding management of your horse or pony please contact our team for advice.

Holly Gimmler, one of our newest equine vets, has written this short article looking into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of laminitis as well as the implications for ongoing management once a horse has suffered from this common condition.

13/05/2024

⭐️⭐️ Last minute offer ⭐️⭐️

We have a few last minute spaces available for this event tomorrow so if any of our clients are particularly interested in lameness investigations and how our vets work in collaboration with farriers please email [email protected] or call us to register asap📲

09/05/2024

Is your farrier joining us?

30/04/2024

🌟April Patient of the month🌟

Pearl was initially seen by our Onley ambulatory team for colic. He was diagnosed on re**al examination with a pelvic flexure impaction (large colon blockage) which is a common cause of low grade colic signs. He seemed to respond to treatment well, which involved a few repeat visits to put fluids into his stomach to soften the blockage (nasogastric intubation).

Sadly, he then represented a week later and was seen by our vet Gemma, who referred him to our Paulerspury clinic where further tests were taken. These included an abdominal scan of his tummy and a peritoneal tap where a sample of fluid is taken via a needle. Analysis of this fluid showed an increased white cell count (WCC) as well as a high total protein. He was therefore diagnosed with a peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum). He also spiked a temperature during his stay, which is a common clinical sign. Unfortunately this requires intensive treatment and usually the cause is not identified.

Pearl was an amazing inpatient and tolerated all of the treatment very well. This included injections of broad spectrum antibiotics and being starved, though he very much enjoyed his mashes once he was allowed to be refed!

He was discharged from the clinic a few days later with oral medications and has been looked after by his wonderful owners at home. Unfortunately, he coliced once more, where he was seen by vet Holly out of hours. His peritoneal fluid was analysed again and showed the WCC had actually reduced massively (from over 400 to 18!). The colic was treated as a separate issue and Pearl recovered really well. Since this, the WCC has further improved and Pearl has now been off medication for a couple of weeks and is doing really well.

Thank you so much to Pearls owners for letting us share his story 💙

18/04/2024

Looking forward to welcoming farriers next month for this interactive workshop 🐴

Book your place today!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date for the workshop has changed to Tuesday 14th May. The time and venue are the same. Due to the nature/programme of the day, the workshop cannot be delivered via zoom.

The team at Towcester Equine Vets look forward to welcoming you.

For more information or to book, please email [email protected] or call 01788 523000

28/03/2024

Wishing all our clients a lovely Easter weekend, our emergency service remains OPEN 24hrs 7 days a week!

28/03/2024

🌟March’s patient of the month is Nando🌟

Nando was seen by our Veterinary Surgeon Holly late on a Sunday evening. His owner knew something was not quite right when he refused his dinner and had passed fewer droppings than normal during the day. On re**al examination Nando was found to have a pelvic flexure impaction (part of the large colon), which can be a cause of colic.

The following day Nando was admitted to the clinic to continue treatment. He received fluids via nasogastric intubation multiple times over the first couple of days. He remained bright and was a VERY good boy for our staff, especially being a youngster!

Impaction colic is more common due to increased stabling, reduced gut motility, changes in diet and other causes. A reduction in droppings +/- mild colic signs or inappetance can be common signs that something is wrong.

Fortunately with medical intervention and a lot of TLC, Nando’s impaction cleared and he has since returned home.

Thank you to Nando’s owner for allowing us to share his story 💙

12/03/2024

Always great to see visiting on site!
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29/02/2024

⭐️ Patient of the month ⭐️

Harley was seen initially as an emergency for a very swollen hindlimb. On examination he had a high temperature of 39.8 (normal

14/02/2024

Happy Valentines Day!

Share the love 🐴❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️

Post your lovable equine photos below 👇

13/02/2024

UPDATE - Owner Found! Thank you all 🐴

LOOSE HORSE been found, one of our veterinary team has just been called out to check her over - please get in touch if you recognise or know the owner, GREENS NORTON area near Towcester.

Please share in the local community - many thanks 🙏🏼

11/02/2024

Did you know? We are still welcoming the registration of new clients in our area.

Simply call the clinic and speak with one of our friendly team or visit our website and complete our online registration form.

https://towcester-vets.co.uk/equine/find-contact-us/register/

We look forward to working with you & your horses, ponies, or donkeys. Fill in our online equine registration form and we will contact you.

08/02/2024

Gastroscope OFFER at our Paulerspury Clinic

6th March 2024

📞 Call our friendly team today to book your horses appointment

More information about common signs of ulcers can be found on our website 👇
https://towcester-vets.co.uk/equine/facilities/gastroscopy/

31/01/2024

⭐️Patient of the month⭐️

Piper was first seen by our veterinary surgeon Ashley, having been found dull and lethargic that day and suffering with diarrhoea. Blood results revealed marked dehydration and she was referred into our main clinic for further work up and intravenous fluids.

When she arrived at our Paulerspury Clinic she was then examined by our veterinary surgeons Siân and Michele. Abdominal ultrasound confirmed a diagnosis of Colitis. She spent the next few days on intravenous fluids and other supportive therapy for her Colitis and associated dehydration. She made a steady improvement and her droppings returned to a more normal consistency, she was slowly weaned off the fluids.

Once our test results ruled out an infectious cause for the Colitis and she was well enough, she returned home and has been steadily returning back to her normal routine!

Thanks to her owner for letting us share her journey with you all. Our team are so happy she is back where she belongs and feeling much more comfortable now 🫶

29/01/2024

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Wound Management Case

This broodmare was found in the field with a wound to her heel bulb. Given the location and wet weather the wound was very contaminated with mud but was still bleeding profusely. Due to her owner’s quick action, Veterinary Surgeon Molly was called immediately and arrived promptly to see the injury.

On arrival Molly sedated the horse and managed to stop the bleeding. She then closed the wound and applied a pressure bandage. The horse was started on antibiotics due to the high risk of infection in this area.

A couple of days later Veterinary Surgeon Ashley assessed the wound, flushed it thoroughly, placed some further sutures and applied a hoof cast. Hoof casts are essential for these wounds as they prevent unwanted movement of wound edges and promote an ideal healing environment. The cast was changed at 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 3 weeks. On each change there was significant improvement to the wound.

This mares owner was very committed to her recovery and kept her on strict box rest throughout, this careful home and veterinary management allowed her to make a full recovery and go back to enjoying her time at pasture awaiting the birth of her foal early this year.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas to you all!

Our equine team wishes you a very happy & healthy 2024 🥳

24/12/2023

Christmas Countdown!🎄

⭐️Day 24⭐️

23/12/2023

Christmas Countdown! 🎄

⭐️ Day 23 ⭐️

22/12/2023

Christmas Countdown! 🎄

⭐️ Day 22 ⭐️