Bend Equine Medical Center

01/20/2025

We've been cataloging some impressive healing responses to our Phovia fluorescent light system. Photobiomodulation via fluorescent light has the ability to speed up and improve wound healing, be it a laceration, incision, or chronic pressure wound. Treatment is only required once per week, which is convenient, and its affordable as well.

01/17/2025

Temperatures are dropping again but we hope you've had a chance to enjoy these amazing winter sunrises.

01/09/2025

Make it your New Year’s resolution to investigate insurance options for your horse, and consider whether a policy makes sense for you.
There are many options available now, with very different coverages. Consider what care you would want your horse to be provided in a crisis, and what you can afford out of pocket vs what you’d need coverage for.
If you do get a policy, make sure you understand it well and also make sure your boarding facility, caretakers, and your vets know about the coverage and what calls must be made to the insurer in an emergency situation.

Do you have a plan for your horse’s unexpected medical expenses? (Read, for example: can you afford colic surgery if it comes to it?)

Whether a horse is purchased for personal or business reasons, horse ownership represents a significant investment of time, money and resources. While nothing may easy the emotional burden, wise planning can at least help reduce the economic impacts should something happen to your precious companion.

There are many types of coverage available to the horse owner and the conditions can vary widely between companies. Common types of coverage available for horses are listed (but not limited to what you see) in the graphic. Some equine insurers may require an insurance examination certificate signed by a veterinarian before a policy will be issued for a horse, however that does not mean your veterinarian can attest for the insurability of the animal — your veterinarian can only respond to questions of which he or she has direct knowledge, reporting the medical facts to the best of his or her ability.

Regardless of the circumstances, never ask or expect your veterinarian to report a claim to the insurance company or to be an expert with regards to your insurance policy. This is your responsibility as the owner and if you have questions regarding your policy be sure to ask your insurance agent!

12/26/2024

We will be closed New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Dec. 31 - Jan. 1. As always, our emergency veterinary team will be available if your horses need us. For emergencies, please reach out at (541) 388-4006 to be connected with our on-call veterinarians, and note voicemails will not be received until Thursday, Jan. 2.

If your horse needs a prescription refilled before the holiday, please submit your request by end-of-day Friday, Dec. 27, and pick up your order by end of day Monday, Dec. 30.

We wish all of you and your critters a prosperous and healthy 2025!

12/20/2024

Max and George came in for their dentals with holiday cheer! They’re joined by CSR Amy who is our year round team spirit leader. Happy and safe holidays all!

12/19/2024

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us at Bend Equine Medical Center! We will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 so our veterinarians and staff can enjoy time off with family and friends.

If your horse needs a prescription refill before the Christmas holiday, please submit your request by Friday, Dec. 20, and pick up your order no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23.

As always, we are available for emergencies if your horses (or Santa's reindeer!) need us. Please call (541) 388-4006 to be connected with our emergency veterinary team. Please note, messages left on voicemail during our closure will not be received until Dec. 26.

12/13/2024

Announcing our first Client Education Seminar of the Winter--coming up next week!

Please join us next Wednesday evening, December 18th at 6:30 here at the clinic to meet our new veterinarian, Dr. Hunter Greer, and to hear her discuss the importance of practical biosecurity measures for your horses, and how you can implement them to avoid infectious disease.

The information Dr. Greer will be presenting is great for trainers, owners of boarding facilities, show managers, and for horse owners who just want to keep their own horses as safe as they can from infectious disease.

We will have holiday snacks and refreshments for your enjoyment!

Please RSVP via phone or email to let us know you'll be coming.

[email protected]

541-388-4006

Upcoming Client Education Seminars:

*Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 pm--Dr. Hunter Greer will discuss biosecurity measures you can take to keep your horses and your facility safe.

*Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:30 pm--Drs. Sarbry, Hoffman and Jensen will present on equine emergencies and introduce you to methods of technical large animal emergency rescue.

*Wednesday, February 12th at 6:30 pm--Dr. Shannon Findley will discuss how you can optimize your equine's nutrition program, avoid deficiencies and excesses (and probably save money while you're doing it).

12/02/2024

And just like that, it's December! Brrrrrrr... it's definitely time to move our dentals inside the clinic and activate our Winter Dental Discount.

To make both your horses' lives and our veterinarians' lives better, we offer $45 off each dental float/balance performed in the warmth and comfort of our clinic for the months of December, January and February. Email or call to reserve your spot!

BEMC is committed to providing exceptional equine health care with unparalleled compassion and superi

11/28/2024

We want to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are to have clients like you. We wish you and your family nothing but the best this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season.

We will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, so our staff can celebrate Thanksgiving with families and friends.

As always, we are available around the clock for equine emergencies. If you call for an emergency, please follow the prompt to reach our answering service, which will put you in touch with our on-call team. *Please note: If you leave a voicemail, we will not receive it until Monday, Dec. 2, when we return.*

11/27/2024

Mark your calendars for our Winter Client Continuing Education lecture series!

*Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 pm--Dr. Hunter Greer will discuss biosecurity measures you can take to keep your horses and your facility safe

*Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:30 pm--Drs. Sarbry, Hoffman and Jensen will present on equine emergencies and introduce you to methods of technical large animal emergency rescue

*Wednesday, February 12th at 6:30 pm--Dr. Shannon Findley will discuss how you can optimize your equine's nutrition program, avoid deficiencies and excesses (and probably save money while you're doing it)

More information to come, and please remember to RSVP via [email protected]

11/26/2024

Meet Moondoggy, the sweetest little Warm Springs mustang and the current title holder for the largest sand and rock impaction we have ever treated!

Moondoggy came to us in late October for colic symptoms. Radiographs of his abdomen showed a large accumulation of what we thought was sand. We treated him assertively with medical therapy (IV fluids, pain control and laxatives) to resolve his impaction, but Moondoggy was not able to pass the material on his own so we ultimately had to take him to colic surgery.

Imagine Dr. Krebs' expression during surgery when she reached in and palpated the largest sand and gravel impaction of her career so far! Somehow Moondoggy had managed to accumulate over 50 lbs. of not just sand, but large chunks of gravel. It all had to be removed via an incision in his large colon pelvic flexure, bit by bit, with the help of hoses introduced into his colon and a lot of sweat on the surgeon's part.
See the video in the comments!

Many of you will wonder why a horse would ingest so much sand and gravel, which is a great question. In Moondoggy's case, he has been very well cared for since his adoption, with a great diet, Platinum Wellness vitamin and mineral supplements, and had seemed to be in great health. It is possible that he accumulated the material prior to his adoption. Fortunately, Platinum's Colic Coverage helped quite a bit with Moondoggy's surgery bills. Moondoggy is now at home and recovering very well.

The most effective prevention measure for sand colic is feeding out of troughs and on mats to avoid horses incidentally ingesting sand as they try to get every last bit of hay. We don't recommend sand for paddocks or anywhere a horse is fed for this reason as well. Monthly treatment with psyllium products can be useful as well.

11/19/2024

CASE STUDY: After a trailer accident, this 8-year-old horse received NSAIDs and antibiotic ointment. After just 4 back-to-back Phovia applications, the epithelization was “impressive” according to the treating veterinarian.

11/14/2024

Our sweet clinic kitty, Annie, is missing. Please let us know if you have seen her.

Please spread the word for this lost cat. Annie was LOST on November 13, 2024 in Deschutes County, OR 97703 near Hwy 20/Couch Market Rd

Message from Owner: Please keep your eye out for Bend Equine's beloved Annie cat.

Description: All grey kitty.

For more info or to contact Annie's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70976481

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

11/12/2024

Bend Equine is excited to offer Phovia Fluorescent Light Therapy to help speed healing in horses with dermatological conditions including:

Open or traumatic wounds
Scratches
Post-surgery incisions

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