Kenwyn Veterinary Centre Ltd - Equine Page

17/07/2024

TODAY 🐴

Vaccine webinar with Prof Gayle Hallowell about vaccines, why we should give them and what we give them for!
Register for the webinar using the QR code below!

Why should you vaccinate your horse?

For riding club? For competing? For health?

Prof. Gayle Hallowell is giving an online webinar that is open for all to discuss the reasons to vaccinate your horse and what with.

Scan the QR code above to register for the webinar on 17th July at 7pm.

01/07/2024

Why should you vaccinate your horse?

For riding club? For competing? For health?

Prof. Gayle Hallowell is giving an online webinar that is open for all to discuss the reasons to vaccinate your horse and what with.

Scan the QR code above to register for the webinar on 17th July at 7pm.

13/05/2024

GASTROSCOPE CLINIC WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY

Last chance! We have a space available at our gastroscope clinic this Wednesday, please ring the office on 01872 22 55 99 if you are interested!

We are scoping at a specially discounted price for gastric health month. If you think your horse might be showing signs of ulcers this is the perfect time to investigate!

09/05/2024

🎉 SPECIAL OFFER 🎉

To celebrate gastric health month we are running gastroscope clinics at our practice this May!

We have a limited number of spaces available for gastroscopes at a special discounted price! These are on a first come first served basis so please contact us ASAP.

Gastroscopes are the only way to definitively diagnose gastric ulcers in horses. Ulcers often go undiagnosed, but are very common! Clinical signs include girthiness, behaviour changes and poor performance.
The good news is that ulcers are treatable once we have diagnosed them!

There is the option for a discounted gait analysis to be done on the day as well!
Please ring our office for more information on 01872 22 55 99

08/03/2024

Happy international women’s day 🌸
Here at kenwyn we have lots of lovely ladies helping to keep things running smoothly.
We have three wonderful female vets, Tracey, Isla and Hayley who is our newest recruit.
Janey our excellent TB tester
And the girls in the office, Chloe, Ellie, Emma and Elaine who are always bubbly and smiling
Thank you to you all for being amazing 🤩

24/01/2024

🐴 Sweet Itch Vaccine 💉

We are currently sourcing the sweet itch vaccine for this year 🎉

The vaccine offers a chance to reduce sweet itch symptoms and has been very effective in some cases. It requires two injections two weeks apart 💉

We order this vaccine based on demand so if you are interested please contact the office on 01872 22 55 99

04/11/2023

Remember - it's Bonfire Night on Sunday!
Make sure to check your fencing is secure if your horses are staying out! If your horse doesn't cope well with the fireworks, here are a few tips to help them stay safe...

23/08/2023

💫 Exciting new opportunity 💫

We are looking for a New Graduate / Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to join the team 🥳

We are a team of 5 vets, 3 experienced, one a few years graduated and one currently on the IVC New Graduate Academy scheme and one TB tester.

We are a 50:50 mix of farm and equine with a supportive office team and wonderful clients to work with. Based in Truro, Cornwall the majority of work is ambulatory but we also have on site facilities for both farm surgery and equine investigations 🐎🐄 🐑

4.5 day week with 1:5 on call rota.

Equipment includes: 4 stables, onsite crush and lambing boxes, Easi scanners with goggles, mobile x ray, Equinosis Q, equine scanner, HDE dental kit. Fertility equipment includes bovine pulsator and ram probe!

Only 15 minutes from numerous beaches and plenty of walks in the Cornish countryside. There is time for social activities and local events throughout the year.

For more information please contact the practice or IVC.

16/06/2023

🌟 EquiAirways 🌟

We are seeing lots of equine asthma at the moment due to the high pollen and dust. We have a great product in for helping to support the bronchial system. All natural ingredients to encourage healthy breathing 😮‍💨

💫 menthol
💫 honey
💫 herbal extracts
💫 eucalyptus

24/05/2023

Equine Asthma 🐎

We have been seeing more cases of equine asthma than usual. There are a range of conditions such as COPD, RAO and IAD which get called equine asthma.

Respiratory problems can be seen all year round but more cases appear over the warmer months due to heat, pollen, humidity and spores within the air.

What are common signs?

- Coughing
- nasal discharge
- increased respiratory rate and effort
- exercise intolerance
- wheezing
- nostril flare
- lethargy

Treatment depends on severity but with a thorough clinical examination and full history the most likely cause can be determined. Medication including injectable, inhaled and oral can be administered and supplied by the vet depending on what your horse needs.

What can owners do?

- Soaking hay
- turn out if dust related
- keep horses in if pollen related
- mucking out stables with horses turned out
- dust free bedding
- EquiAirways supplement
- improve ventilation of the horses stable
- reduce stress

If your horse is showing signs of Equine Asthma then please call us and get your horses booked in! This can be a distressing condition for the horse and affect quality of life.

We are on call 24/7 on 01872 225599 🐎

15/05/2023

Don't forget your horse may be eligible for a free Equine Cushings test!

Call us to find out more on 01872 225599 🐎

11/05/2023

🐎 Is your horse lethargic? Not losing their winter coat? Have you noticed they are drinking more? Or new fat pads over the eyes, shoulder and rump? Laminitic? 🐎

These could be signs of Equine Cushings 🤔

What is equine cushings?

It is another name for a condition called Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). The pituitary is a small gland at the base of the brain responsible for producing numerous hormones. With PPID a hormone called ACTH is produced uncontrollably.

Clinical Signs:
- Coat changes
- Lethargy
- Laminitis
- Recurrent infections e.g eyes, tooth, sinuses

Which horses are at risk?

Age and breed can influence the likelihood of developing the condition. Native breeds and horses and ponies over 15 years of age are most commonly seen with Cushings.

What can we do? 🩸 💉

Diagnosis is based on history and a thorough clinical examination of the horse or pony by your vet. Blood samples are taken and levels of ACTH are measured. Horses with high levels can be started on oral medication, most commonly pergolide. This condition is life long. Annual blood samples are needed to ensure the drugs are keeping the ACTH levels within normal range and alterations to medication can be made.
If you suspect your horse has Equine Cushings then book in with your vet and we can apply for a free test using a website called Care About Cushings. 🙌🏼

It is important to note some horses may have a condition called EMS and not Equine Cushings. Your vet can advise which tests may be more suitable for your horse after a thorough clinical exam.

Did you know - you can bring your horse straight to us at the practice for examinations 🚑🚛

https://www.careaboutcushings.co.uk/what-it-is

10/05/2023

🌱🌱 Atypical Myopathy - Sycamore poisoning 🌱 🌱

This is severe and often fatal disorder caused by the ingestion of sycamore leaves, seeds / seedlings. Seedlings are found most commonly during spring to early summer.

The plant contains a toxin called Hypoglycin A which leads to clinical signs such as:
- weakness
- heart problems
- muscle problems such as trembling
- urine colour (dark brown to red)
- lethargy and depression
- low hanging heads
- colic
- struggle to walk appearing wobbly

Diagnosis is often by clinical examination of the horse affected and by considering the environment and history of grazing etc.

Blood samples can be taken to check levels of muscle enzymes CK and AST.

Treatment must be started as soon as possible and some cases will need hospitalisation. Treatment is generally started prior to blood results as the disorder is often fatal. Fluids, electrolytes and anti inflammatory drugs are often used.

Prevention is the key.

Providing supplementary feeds, clearing fallen leaves / seeds and picking saplings, fencing off after parts of fields, if clean alternative grazing is possible then this is useful.

There are lab tests available to determine the levels of toxins in sycamore plants on your pasture. Samples can be sent to the RVC with a fee.

If you are concerned about Atypical Myopathy in your horses then give us a call on 01872 225599.

16/03/2023

We have had an amazing amount of interest and visits for the Insol Sweetitch Vaccine! 🌟

There is still plenty of time to get your horse booked in 🙌🏼

They will need two injections two weeks apart 💉

Call us on 01872 225599 for more information or to book a visit 🐎

07/03/2023

🌟 C**t Castration Season! 🌟

Now is the time to start thinking about getting your c**ts booked in for castrations 🥜

The weather conditions are perfect over the next couple of weeks meaning the risk of flies are low and the temperatures are cool ⛅️

Once summer comes and flies start appearing we will have to wait until autumn! 🤞🏼

If it is safe to do so then please make sure your c**t has testicles! We will also examine the c**t to ensure they are there and if needed a small amount of sedation can be given.

Tetanus vaccines 💉 it is advisable that your c**ts are up to date with their primary course of tetanus vaccines. Castrations can be carried out from 10 days after the second vaccine 🐎

28/02/2023

🚨 Good News! The Sweet itch Insol Vaccine has been delivered early 🚨

Just a friendly reminder that are responsible for booking your horse in for both vaccines, you will not automatically be booked in.

Call us on 01872 225599 💉

22/02/2023

💉 Sweet Itch Vaccine Update 💉

There has been a delay in importing the vaccine unfortunately until March. This is still within the recommended time for starting the vaccination course and will benefit your horse if they suffer from sweet itch 👏🏻

The vaccine course is two injections two weeks apart, the first given in March ☀️

Thankyou to those who have expressed interest!

Please note you are responsible for booking in a visit with us to ensure your horse will be vaccinated.

If you are unsure / would like to double check you have spoken to us about this vaccine then give us a quick call on 01872 225599 and we can take your details or confirm we have them.

More information will be provided next month 💉

21/02/2023

Thankyou to anyone who has nominated us in the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2023 🐄🐂🐎🐑🐖

10/02/2023

Unfortunately we will be closed Saturday 11th February. We apologise for any inconvenience, the emergency service will be available on 01872 225599.

KVC 🐑 🐎 🐄

04/02/2023

How lucky is this little horse ! 🐎

It is absolutely vital to check your horses at least twice a day for any injuries. This horse has managed to get a rather large thorn stuck inside the upper eyelid, luckily missing the eye and any important structures!

A quick sedate and local anaesthetic and the foreign body was removed 🤞🏼

Abnormal eyes are an emergency 🚨

This horse recovered well and no lasting damage was caused 🐎

04/02/2023

As we know many of you also have sheep! Come along and join us for our first sheep meeting of 2023 🐑🐑

Discussing all things lambing!

Call us on 01872 225599 to book a place 🐑

04/11/2022

With fireworks and bonfires expected for the weekend here are some tips to keep your horses and ponies as stress free as possible!

🔥 💥 🔥

02/11/2022

Atypical Myopathy 👇🏼👇🏼

This is severe and often fatal disorder caused by the ingestion of sycamore leaves, seeds / seedlings.

The plant contains a toxin called Hypoglycin A which leads to clinical signs such as: Weakness, Heart problems, muscle problems such as trembling and changes to urine colour (dark brown to red).

Diagnosis is often by clinical examination of the horse affected and by considering the environment and history of grazing etc.

Treatment must be started as soon as possible and some cases will need hospitalisation.

Prevention is the key. providing supplementary feeds, clearing fallen leaves / seeds, fencing off after parts of fields, if clean alternative grazing is possible then this is useful.

If you are concerned about Atypical Myopathy in your horses then give us a call on 01872 225599.

KVC x

24/10/2022

Sweet Itch Vaccinations 💉💉

Sweet itch is one of the most common equine skin conditions. It is a hypersensitivity reaction to proteins in the saliva of Culicoides midges.

Clinical signs include itching around the head, mane and tail areas with hair loss, skin thickening and possibly skin infections in more severe cases.

Sweet itch can severely impact the quality of your horses life. Signs are usually worse in the spring and summer months and during particular times of the day eg dawn and dusk.

Diagnosis is often apparent by clinical signs but allergen testing can carried out. Intra dermal testing can be useful also.

Treatment can be long and tedious with many attempts failing even when management changes have been made. Here are some common preventative measures and management changes:

💉 Topical anti-itch shampoos
💉 Steroids (injectables and oral)
💉 Omega 3 and fatty acid supplementation
💉 Ice or water baths
💉 Rugs designed for horses with sweet itch
💉 Cavalesse oral supplement
💉 Stable the horse between dawn and dusk

Antihistamines have been used but are rarely effective.

So what is the vaccine? 🐎 It was originally developed for ringworm and had a benefit or relieving horses with signs of sweet itch. The course is two injections two weeks apart before the midge season. Typically given between January -March.

For more information or to get booked in give us a call on 01872 225599.

If you have any tips for managing your sweet itch horse or pony then we would love to hear from you! 💚

19/08/2022

Happy Friday!

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

10/08/2022

Horse Care in hot weather! ☀️

With another heat wave starting here are some top tips to help keep your horses cool. If you can think of any then do share ideas and let us know what works for you and your horses 🐎

- Increase water intake: Soaking hay, add flavouring such as apple juice to water buckets, enrichment such as apples in water buckets.

- Provide shelter: Natural shelter such as hedges and trees are ideal but consider stabling your horse during the hottest part of the day providing it is cooler than being turned out. We are also seeing lots of fans in stables which the horses love!

- Sun Protection: Factor 50 for all those pink skinned horses please! You will need to reapply sun cream throughout the day.

- Flies: Fly masks, thin fly rugs and fly sprays. Removing dropping more frequently from the field can help reduce fly burden.

- Exercise: If you are wanting to ride please do first thing or last thing of the day. Hosing or sponging your horse with cool water after a ride can help.

- Identify signs of heat stress: if you spot any signs of heat stress then please call us on 01872 225599! This is a veterinary emergency. Signs to look out for are: Panting, nostril flaring, increased re**al temperature (The normal range is between 37.5-38.5°C), irregular heartbeat, decreased appetite and decreased thirst, muscle spasms and reduced performance.

04/08/2022

💫 Urticaria 💫

Urticaria is also known as hives.

These are groups of itchy eruptions / swellings in the skin layers. Often they appear suddenly and are commonly an allergic type reaction as a result of insect bites, medication or allergen exposure.

Like this horse, the hives can appear all over the body and horses can become restless.

Treatment often involves a single injection of a short acting corticosteroid, however repeat episodes of hives must be investigated. Environmental allergens should be considered and steps can be taken to reduce exposure to the allergens.

Sometimes lesions resolve spontaneously, in these cases horses should be monitored to ensure there is no discomfort or signs of worsening.

Most of the time the allergen is never identified and the horse returns to normal after a single treatment.

If your horse is showing signs of hives then:
1. Give us a call 01872 225599
2. Cool water can help relieve discomfort
3. If the horse is restless, calmly walking the horse can be a distraction from itching

29/07/2022

Due to essential works - reception will be closed this morning.
As always, for any emergencies please call 01872 225599 to be put through to our emergency answering service.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We will update our social media upon re-opening.

21/07/2022

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

Shop now on the My Family Vets Shop!

*Cheapest item free, offer valid until 31st August 2022.

17/06/2022

With all this lovely weather we are having - it is important to consider how we can keep our horses comfortable in the heat too! 🌞🌞

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☀Hot weather warning☀

With weather forecasts set to soar across the UK this week, consider how you can keep your horse as comfortable as possible 😎

Follow the simple steps below and enjoy the sunshine knowing you are helping your horse stay cool and comfortable as temperatures rise.

To learn more visit: https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/horse-care/summer-care

14/06/2022

• Tony Nevin Clinic •

Lovely morning seeing everyone at the HorseOst clinic!

All horses were so well behaved today and we had some really interesting cases! Horses are walked and trotted up before thermal imaging is carried out and horses are sedated by the on site vet. Once the horses are nicely sedated Tony works with them to relieve any stress and tightness and get the horse working and engaging muscles all across the body.

Get in touch for more information or if you’d like to book for the next clinic! Dates TBC 🐎

19/05/2022

Operation plant revival in full swing here at Kenwyn Vets today! 🤣🪴

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.

All of these situations can cause anxiety in pets, however Vetpro can help! Vetpro Stress & Anxiety Capsules:

🌿 Calms behaviour
🌿 Are fast acting
🌿 Helps reduce stress
🌿 High strength
🌿 No sedative effect
🌿 Easy to administer sprinkle capsules

And for a limited time, we have 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products over on the My Family Vets Shop! Follow the link below to shop

https://bit.ly/38nq9lq

04/05/2022

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

You can mix and match any Vetpro products, including; Stress & Anxiety, Joints & Mobility with Omega-3s and Healthy Skin & Glossy Coat! Follow the link below to shop!

http://bit.ly/34QoqY1

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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