Northern Lights Integrative Veterinary Services

05/14/2024

Hey all, I will be down in the Breckenridge/Whapeton area on the 29th this month and still have some appointment availability. If you are in the area and would like an appointment feel free to message me to get something set up! 🐴

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04/02/2024

Hey all, below is an update on where you can find me in April! Feel free to message me to set up an appointment outside of these dates as well for the Fargo/Moorhead area.

April schedule update:
🐎 April 6th- Fergus Falls MN (afternoon appointments still available)
🐎 April 17th - Breckenridge MN (morning and afternoon appointments still available)

12/14/2023

Happy national day of the horse! Cheers to all my personal horses, past and present, as well as all my wonderful patients I am so lucky to work with!

12/05/2023

Hey all, I will be making a trip to the Breckenridge/Whapeton area on December 13th and have openings for additional appointments that day. If your critters could use an acupuncture or chiropractic treatment let me know! 🐴❄️

10/11/2023

🍂As the weather gets cooler and the leaves start changing it is hard to deny that winter is on its way. Now is the perfect time to assess your horses body condition and ensure you have a feeding plan in place when old man winter settles in. Quality forage should be the base of your horse’s diet. If you have a partner that is having trouble maintaining weight, be sure to evaluate your hay and see if any changes can be made there first. Ration balancers are a wonderful way to complement the forage you decide to feed and ensure your horse is getting all the nutrients that they need. For harder keepers that have trouble consuming enough hay to maintain an adequate body condition or horses that are still having trouble despite plenty of quality forage, concentrates can be added. Below is a great article from Platinum Performance on forage-based diets.

Learn about the advantages of changing traditional ways of feeding your horse and the benefits of a forage-based diet including Platinum's horse supplements.

10/02/2023

Hey all, below is an update on where you can find me in October! Feel free to message me to set up an appointment outside of these dates as well. 🐴🍂

October schedule update:
🍁October 11th - Breckenridge MN (several afternoon appointments still available)
🍁October 15th - Rocket Donkey Productions barrel race at the Hankinson Saddle Club (open for sessions all day on a first come first serve basis)

06/14/2023

I had a great time on Monday sharing the benefits of chiropractic and discussing how to evaluate for pain and lameness in the horse with the Breckenridge 4-H club! 🐴🍀🐎

04/16/2023

03/01/2023

We are very excited to announce that Northern Lights Integrative Veterinary Services is now offering animal chiropractic! Dr. Carlson recently completed her training through Options for Animals and is certified through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Feel free to message us to find out how chiropractic can benefit your equine partner or to set up an appointment. Stay tuned for future posts discussing the benefits of chiropractic for our equine companions!

01/25/2023

☃️ As we prepare for this next round of arctic temps about to hit the region I thought it would be good to share a cold weather care tip. Did you know that horses are more likely to consume water that is warmed to a specific temperature? Utilizing a tank heater, heated bucket, or offering buckets of warm water around feeding time are ways to encourage adequate water intake and reduce the risk for colic during cold weather. ❄️💧

07/07/2022

What is acupuncture? This is a common question as acupuncture continues to gain attention as an effective treatment for a number of conditions.

Acupuncture works by stimulating both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Treatment involves the placement of thin needles into specific points on the body. Different effects can be obtained depending on which points the needles are placed in. Acupuncture can help improve blood flow and oxygenation to tissues as well as relax muscles at and around needle insertion points. It also stimulates the release of the bodies own natural pain relieving and anti-inflammatory substances.

If you are interested in learning more about how acupuncture can help your equine partner, please do not hesitate to reach out!

06/23/2022

Hey all, welcome to Northern Lights Integrative Veterinary Services! I am a licensed veterinarian offering acupuncture, chiropractic, and holistic veterinary services to horses in the Fargo-Moorhead region. If you are interested in our services please don't hesitate to reach out to learn more about what we can do to help your horse perform it's best and live comfortably. I look forward to meeting you and your equine partners!