Brandon Equine Medical Center

05/17/2023

We are offering a second special during the month of June! Get 50% off gastroscopy! $300 includes sedation - exam fees not included - must be done at the clinic
Call us at 813-643-7177 or visit our website www.brandonequine.com to reserve your appointment !

05/10/2023

We are offering a dental special during the month of June! Contact our office at 813-643-7177, or visit our website at www.brandonequine.com to schedule your appointment.

12/05/2022

Can we get some love for our employee of the month "Tater Tot" - Pest Management Specialist. She is a vital part of our team here.

12/01/2022

Two specials are being offered for the month of December!

Dentals are $140 (trip fee and exam fee not included)
Gastroscopes are $275 (trip fee and exam fee not included)

Give us a call at 813-646-7177 or visit us at brandonequine.com to schedule your appointment.

10/18/2022

This week we are celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week! Do you know what being a vet tech involves? Here is a list of some of the many jobs that our technicians hold.

10/07/2022

Join us for a lunch and learn event!

08/31/2022

When your boss tells you that it’s time to get back to work.

08/19/2022

Dr. Fowler had some extra helpers while doing dentals today. Do we possibly have some future DVMs in training?

08/16/2022

These beauties came back for a brief stay in the same stall the little one was born in. There is about 4 months difference in age between the two pictures. She is massive now!

08/11/2022

Tater finds that making time for relaxation while at work is of utmost importance for her mental health.

08/03/2022

Let’s make it a good day.

08/01/2022

We have been staying busy in surgery around here recently.

07/31/2022

Congratulations to one of our assistants Madeleine on pulling blood for the first time, and kudos to technician Teagan for walking her through the steps.

07/20/2022

Horses travel every day for a number of reasons—to be bought and sold, for competition, for breeding purposes, etc. Whether your horse travels by road or by air, horse owners need to be aware of the complications that may occur due to transportation, including traumatic injuries, diarrhea, muscular problems, respiratory problems, overheating, colic, and even laminitis (in the case of overweight horses).

Following are a few tips to help your equine friend maintain good health and welfare during transport. This list is by no means complete and we encourage you to read "Practical Guidelines to Assess Fitness for Transport of Equidae” to find additional advice. This document will also help you understand regulations and avoid penalties for being out of compliance: https://tinyurl.com/yck9cz86

• Inadequate management of feed and water intake during travel could cause colic, gastric ulceration and heat stress. Food and water should be provided prior to transport, during regular rest breaks and upon arrival at destination.
• Ensure your horse’s immunizations are up to date against respiratory pathogens to protect your animal from these diseases.
• The horse should be rested before the journey, given rest stops during travel and have time to recover on arrival at the destination.
• The vehicle should be well-ventilated to help prevent respiratory problems or overheating.
• Drive slowly and carefully (NO TEXTING, avoid driving when fatigued or eating while driving, etc.) to provide a comfortable journey for the animal and reduce the risk of injury and fatigue.

As always, your veterinarian remains your best resource. If you have questions, consult your horse doctor about preparing your equine friend for travel and keeping them safe!

07/07/2022

Tater holds a lot of jobs/titles around here. Greeter, queen, princess, the boss lady, tater tot, potato, emotional support animal to name a few. She works a lot of overtime around here. We all love her dearly, she just requires love and attention, food, and a good nap location.

07/04/2022

July 4th-10th is National Farriers Week. Be sure to thank your farrier for all that they do for your equine companions!

07/02/2022

Doge took a break from work yesterday on the futon. All he wanted was some good scratches as a reward for all his hard work.

06/18/2022

Today is veterinary appreciation day!

Our team has been working incredibly hard, and very long hours, the last few weeks especially. We have had numerous emergencies and surgeries on top of our regular day to day appointments. Our veterinarians and technicians have been killing it! We are incredibly proud to have such a strong and committed team of professionals available to care for our equine patients. Let’s show them, and any other veterinary professional that you might know some love and appreciation.

Today is Veterinary Appreciation Day! Join us in celebrating all the veterinary professionals that help our animals (especially our horses) live long, happy and healthy lives.

If you are looking for ways to say “thank you” to your veterinary team, there are plenty of options — like delivering fresh coffee and treats, leaving a paws-itive online review, or writing a thank you note. You could even Google a fun craft project to make a personalized gift! However, it’s very possible that the best way to thank your horse doctors and equine vet techs is to make their job easier. Some small things can make the biggest difference, like being understanding if the vet is running late; making sure your horse is caught and groomed before the arrival of the veterinarian; training your horse to be well-behaved during the visit; following the veterinarian’s advice and keeping an open line of communication so problems can be addressed quickly, etc.

No matter how you choose to say thank you today, there is no doubt you will brighten your vet team’s day!

05/27/2022

During the month of June we are also offering a special on gastroscopy.
Give us a call at 813-643-7177 or visit www.brandonequine.com to schedule your appointment.