Delmarva Equine Clinic

04/05/2025

Our office will be closed today, Sat 4/5. However, scheduled appointments & emergencies will still be seen. If you need to reach the on call Dr, please call 302-526-5235. If you have a non-urgent matter, please leave a message for the office & someone will return your call on Monday.

03/28/2025

It's how could you not snuggle this cute mini filly?

03/07/2025

We'd like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our friends at Choptank Equine, LLC for covering on call for us tonight. If your horse is experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 302-526-5235 to be connected to the on call veterinarian.

02/15/2025

We're very proud to help this young lady realize her dreams. Go Mildred!

02/05/2025

Are you anxiously awaiting a special delivery from your mare? Do you need a refresher on all things foaling? The American Association of Equine Practitioners is hosting a free webinar on foaling for horse owners. Use the link below to register.

01/31/2025

Delmarva Equine is now proudly offering a new therapy - Alpha2EQ!

What is Alpha2EQ? It is a biological anti-inflammatory used in joint injections, soft tissue injuries, and heaves cases to help bind and remove inflammatory enzymes that cause damage. Alpha2EQ uses the body’s natural physiologic processes of the alpha-2-macroglobulin to reduce inflammation, improve healing, and protect against further damage.
What is the process? At the farm, the veterinarian pulls and processes your horse's blood to either use immediately or freeze for future use up to 12 months later.
What cases benefit the most from this therapy? It is great for arthritis and heaves, especially if due to metabolic disease or other health factors that indicate your horse cannot have steroids. If you think your horse is a candidate for Alpha2EQ, ask one of the Delmarva veterinarians about it at your next appointment!

Does it really work? YES!
Harvey, pictured with his nebulizer, struggled with heaves and being able to breathe even with multiple medications and therapies. He would regularly be wheezing and could not be ridden during certain times of the year due to his condition. His mother kept searching for possible treatment options for him and worked with the vets at Delmarva Equine to bring this therapy to our patients. He was the first one to be treated with Alpha2EQ, and after starting treatments with the nebulized solution, he has been able to stop respiratory medications and return to work breathing easily.

Burnin Roses, pictured in her race photo, had multiple joints injected with Alpha2EQ to reduce inflammation and allow her to perform her best at the races and make her mother proud.

01/29/2025

The loss of an equine friend affects everyone in the family – including other animals. This is especially true for bonded companion animals. When your equine loses their favorite playmate, it’s normal for them to go through a period of mourning. Understanding the signs of grief in animals and knowing what to do to ease your companion’s pain can help both of you through the loss of a beloved pet.
Do Horses Understand Death?
Because animals cannot tell us what they’re thinking and feeling, we can only infer from their actions what they may be going through. It’s likely that animals don’t understand death the same way that we do. They’re more likely to live in the moment and probably don’t grapple with the concept of mortality. But animals certainly do show signs of grief and mourning after the loss of loved ones.
Signs of mourning include:
Loss of appetite or disinterest in food and treats
Irritability and stand-offish behavior
Sleeping more than usual or seeming sluggish and depressed
Neediness or “clingy” behavior and demands for attention
New behavioral problems
Changes in vocalization
Searching the barn or yard for the missing family member

You can ask the doctor if they can recommend a follow up visit to evaluate the health of the remaining companion. In some cases, medication may be prescribed to ease the grieving process.

01/21/2025

01/06/2025

Due to the projected severity of the incoming snowstorm, we will be operating on an "emergency only" basis tomorrow 1/6/25. If your horse is experiencing a medical emergency, please call 302-526-5235 to speak to the on call Dr. Please be aware that road conditions & closures (& the condition of your driveway) may affect our ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

12/27/2024

Our office will be closed this Saturday 12/27. If you need to reach the Dr on call for an equine medical emergency, please call 302-526-5235.

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays!

12/21/2024

Happy Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!

11/25/2024

A few friendly reminders...

Our office hours are Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm & most Saturdays from 8am to 12pm. If you need to reach us during business hours, please call 302-735-4735 or email [email protected].

Our after hours emergency line is 302-526-5235. Please only use this number if your horse is experiencing a medical emergency & you need to reach the on call Dr. This number will directly connect you to the on call Dr so please do not use this number unless you have an equine medical emergency. If you need to leave a non-urgent message for the office after business hours, please email [email protected].

Thank you for helping us to help your horses.

11/01/2024

Congratulations to our spooky winner Amy! Thank you to everyone that participated!

10/30/2024

Delmarva Equine Clinic will be closed today, October 30th, as our veterinarians and staff attend the DVMA conference. Please call our on call veterinarian at 302-526-5235 for any emergencies.

10/29/2024

Here are the entries for Delmarva Equine Clinic’s pumpkin contest! Click each picture and like it to vote for your favorites. Will one of the demonic doctors win or will the terrifying technicians take the lead? The winner will be announced on November 1st!

10/16/2024

Please join us in wishing a happy Vet Tech Week to Krystle, Amy, Grace, Melissa, Kate, Emma, Kasei, Erin, and Faith. Thank you for all the hard work that you do!

10/05/2024

Our office will be closed today, Saturday, October 5. If you have an emergency, please call the after hours line at 302-526-5235. If you have a non-urgent question, you can also email us at [email protected].