Moore Equine Veterinary Services

03/28/2025

Attention clients: Zoetis is kindly offering a spring re-bate for clients utilizing their vaccines. All you need to do is scan the QR code and attach your invoice. Each owner is eligible for up to $280 in rebates!

03/11/2025

Our Spring 2025 Client Education Night is coming up next month:

When: Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 pm

Where: Metamora Historical Society Old Town Hall: 26 E High Street, Metamora, MI 48455

Topic: Hoof Pain and Clinical Therapies (Bisphosphonates and More)

Please follow the link below to RSVP as seating is limited! Open to all current clients.

https://forms.gle/M6kRtM5gGkWmvZDY9

03/01/2025

Spring is almost here! Which means…it's time to schedule your equine companion to receive their spring vaccinations!

If you are wondering what vaccinations your equine friend should receive, the answer is — There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your animal and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine should receive and with what frequency!

While vaccination does not prevent disease in all circumstances, a good immunization protocol minimizes the risk of infection and remains an essential component of responsible ownership. A vaccination appointment is also the perfect opportunity for a yearly check-up of your equine friend and a great way to catch any health concerns early.

If you have yet to contact your veterinarian about scheduling vaccinations, we encourage you to do it soon!

01/17/2025

Today, from the hours of 10am-2pm our team will be participating in a team building training and will be unavailable for a short time.

During that time our wonderful colleagues at Hadley Hill Equine will be covering any time sensitive emergencies for us. All non-time sensitive needs will be addressed as soon as we return to the office.

Thank you for your understanding as we take this time to grow as a team! Happy Friday ❄️

11/20/2024

Following Sunday nights episode of Yellowstone, we wanted to make sure that our clients were well informed on the appropriate administration routes for the commonly used anti-inflammatory, banamine. Please see the post below for more information!

With the hit TV show airing on Sunday, we have to address some mis-information during an early scene in the most recent episode.
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Banamine (Flunixin Meglumine) should NEVER be administered via Intra-muscular (IM) injection in a horse! Always administer Intravenously (IV) or Orally.
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Given IM, Banamine can cause Clostridial Myositis, a severe bacterial infection at the injection site that can cause pain, heat, swelling and crepitus on palpation. These horses often have a fever, are depressed and very sick.
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Treatment should include aggressive antibiotics and debridement of the abscesses. These horses often require hospitalization with intensive care.
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If your horse becomes ill for any reason and could possibly need treatment with banamine, please seek help from your veterinarian for proper administration!

11/16/2024

We are excited to see you all this week at our client education event! If you haven't gotten a chance to RSVP follow the link below:

https://forms.gle/S6T5Un9vSHBmfnxp7

See you Wednesday at 5:30 pm!

When? Wednesday November 20, 5:30-7:00 pm Where? Metamora Town Hall: 26 E. High St, Dryden Rd, Metamora, MI 48455 Contact us at 248-628-7004 or [email protected]

11/07/2024

✨CASE SPOTLIGHT✨

🌻Everyone meet Daisy, a Belgian mare who was bought at auction severely underweight. Her dedicated new owners had us out for a check and we found some significant dental abnormalities.

🦷Three extractions and a float later… look at her now! With a new diet and lots of love at her new home, she is thriving.

🩺 As the chill slowly sets in the air, make sure you give us a call for your fall floats and physicals!

Daisy is sure glad we did 😍

10/28/2024

We are excited to announce the fall installment of our client education series!

What's the Wobble? Update on Neurologic Diseases

When: Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30pm
Where: 26 E. High St, Dryden Rd, Metamora, MI 48455

Please RSVP via the link below: https://forms.gle/EHahycPA7VrwLzEB7

09/06/2024

A great layout of two diseases we see very commonly in our area!

If you have questions about these diseases or think your horse might fit the bill, give our office a call!

With each passing year, horses are living longer lives and many survive easily to 25 years of age or older. While this is good news, it also means that we need to be aware of changes that can occur with age in order to preserve the health and quality of life of our equine friends.

For example, Equine Cushing’s disease is one of the most common diseases of horses 15 years of age or older. This syndrome is better defined as Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) because it reflects the location within the brain that is abnormal. Clinical signs are associated with abnormally elevated hormone concentrations in the blood.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is another endocrine disorder that can affect mature horses and shares some of the same clinical signs as PPID. Although the two disorders feature some striking clinical similarities — most notably a predisposition to development of chronic laminitis — the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case. Successful management relies on proper diagnosis by your equine veterinarian first.

Our understanding of both conditions, especially EMS, is incomplete and evolving, but sufficient information is currently available to highlight some important similarities and differences for the interested horse owner. Consult your veterinarian for more information and work with them to develop the best wellness practices to ensure a healthy life for your mature horse.

08/31/2024

We love when patients get involved in their care. This pretty mare wanted to see what we found on her friends radiographs!

Wishing everyone a great holiday weekend! As always, we will have a doctor on call for any emergency needs at 248-628-7004

08/21/2024

You may have heard some buzz about a new, alternative joint therapy offered by our team. ArthramidVet offers a steroid free way to support joint health. Take a look at this neat video on how it works!

07/26/2024

After our wet summer the bugs are out in full force and our horses are ITCHY! Take a listen to this great podcast about how we can help!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vjx2BzaTUD6ncYPpT76Bl?si=iAC4giNeRYCeTHCmSwPyfQ

07/15/2024

A great read on how to protect from sun damage in our peak summer months!

The summer heat and sun won't be letting up any time soon, so make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.

06/18/2024

During this unusually hot week it is important to monitor your horses closely and ensure they are getting adequate hydration and shade!

Follow the link below for more information on managing horses in hot weather:

Keeping your horse cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather can help prevent heat issues including heat stress and heat stroke.

04/07/2024

We are excited to announce our Spring 2024 Client education meeting! Please see our informational flyer below. To RSVP follow the link. Space is limited so sign up soon!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctWrSGa2WHV4uQCYZVsOKKIFSPb6qqGzMt62gwszU3yY1CGA/viewform?usp=sf_link

03/10/2024

Post update: This little lady is looking for a name and the owner would love to poll our Moore Equine Community- her dam is named Luna and she is sired by Almighty. Let's hear those suggestions 💚

Happy Sunday to this adorable little girl who was born into our practice family yesterday! Mom and baby are healthy and doing well. This little lady has some of the cutest face markings and the poise to go with it.

It is important to have your new foal examined by a veterinarian within the first 24 hours after birth to make sure that they are healthy and starting off well.

One of the most important parts of that initial exam is an IgG blood test to ensure that the mother's colostrum contained enough immunoglobulins to pass on appropriate immunity to the foal.

Thankfully this little girl got plenty to drink and passed her test with flying colors!

03/08/2024

Macaroni Pony says Happy Friday everyone! 🥳

Appointment slots are filling up fast!
Make sure you call and get on the books for all your spring time needs! 🗓️
248-628-7004

02/28/2024

Some very informative and exciting webinars coming up courtesy of MSU and my horse university. A great opportunity to learn more about your horses, health from some of the best experts around!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZZKNaUDnMi3Ch3iA/?mibextid=oFDknk

The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and My Horse University have partnered to offer this FREE Equine Health Webinar Series presented by leading veterinarians and equine scientists. Each session will have live Q&A and prize drawings! All webinars will be recorded and available on the My Horse University YouTube Channel later.
REGISTER NOW at https://tinyurl.com/4prtex2w

The four sessions will be held on Tuesday beginning March 12, 2024. Please select from the following webinars/dates when you register:

March 12, 2024 @ 7 PM ET: PPID & Senior Horses
Presented by Harold Schott, DVM

March 19, 2024 @ 5 PM ET: Horse Injuries & Rehabilitation
Presented by Nicole Rombach, PhD

March 26, 2024, @ 7 PM ET: Careers in Veterinary Medicine
MSU Vet Student Panel Moderated by Julie Strachota, DVM

April 2, 2024 @ 7 PM ET: Best Veterinary Care for Your Horse
Presented by Jamie Pribyl, DVM

REGISTER NOW at https://tinyurl.com/4prtex2w