Delmarva Equine Clinic

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].

10/04/2024

Delmarva Equine Clinic will be collecting donations for those affected by Hurricane Helene. If interested in contributing, please drop off donations to our office at 1008 S Governors Ave, Dover DE between 8am-5pm. We will be collecting until Tuesday, October 8th. Below are lists of the most needed items. 

10/02/2024

If interested in supporting those affected by Hurricane Helene, the AAEP is collecting charitable donations to donate to the horse community. Click the link below to help.

We are devastated to see the disastrous effects of Hurricane Helene that have impacted thousands of people and equines far and wide. Please join The Foundation for the Horse, the AAEP's charitable arm, in aiding the victims of the hurricane with a donation to help those affected.

The Foundation for the Horse works directly with equine veterinarians on the ground to make sure supplies, hay, feed and veterinary care are provided to animals in need.

Pictured is an example of the devasting effects the residents of Hendersonville, NC have suffered during Hurricane Helene.

If you would like to join us in aiding those affected, donate at: https://membership.aaep.org/FFTH/Shared_Content/Donation-Pages/Give-Now.aspx?ItemId=DISASTER_RELIEF&SourceCode=GiveNow&fbclid=IwY2xjawFnmcNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaHxoC1eLyh3A4yhmAjxmWHPmr_MlVVwcEAQlS7eG9dEchYSrXaPsyTwdQ_aem_XLRekJJPklcJ9rVpFvH-Tg

09/14/2024

Our office will be closed today, Saturday, September 14. If you have any emergencies, please call the emergency line at 302-526-5235.

09/06/2024

Even though fall weather is quickly approaching, some horses are still at risk for founder. Follow these helpful tips to help keep your horses sound and happy!

09/02/2024

Our offices are closed today for Labor Day. Please contact the on call veterinarian at 302-526-5235 for any emergencies.

08/31/2024

PSA!

An unvaccinated horse in Kent County Delaware was recently diagnosed with West Nile virus infection after exhibiting neurologic signs. If your horses have not yet received their vaccinations this year for West Nile virus & the other mosquito transmitted viruses (Eastern & Western Equine Encephalitis), NOW is the time.

Please call our office at 302-735-4735 to schedule an appointment.

08/21/2024

Are your horses up to date on their botulism vaccines? While rare, we do see a handful of cases each year on the Delmarva Peninsula. Treatment can be expensive and may require a trip to a hospital.

Fortunately, we have a safe and effective vaccine available. Call the office at 302-735-4735 to schedule your boosters!

As fall draws closer, many horse owners are busy securing their fall and winter hay supply. If you are considering purchasing round bales for your equine companions—due to their cost-effectiveness and greater convenience for feeding pastured animals— remember that there are a few things to consider when choosing between square or round bales.

• Are you equipped/prepared to store your hay correctly?
Improperly stored round bales can lose much of their nutritional value and are also more susceptible to mold, dust, and bacteria growth, which can cause respiratory issues and even colic.

• Are your horses protected from botulism?
Round bales provide an optimum environment for the development of the botulism toxin. This toxin is produced when "Clostridium botulinum" is exposed to the right environmental conditions — such as when forage materials are baled and stored while still damp, or when they include the carcasses of dead animals, like birds and mice.

Prevention of this disease through vaccination is critical, especially in areas where the condition is prevalent (such as Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee).

• Are round bales a good choice for your horse?
Horses prone to respiratory conditions usually have increased problems with round bales due to their higher dust content.

• Do you have a feeder to place your round bales in?
Round bales not placed in a feeder can create more waste, which means your horses may not be meeting their nutritional requirements.

• Can you secure high-quality round bales?
Not all hay is created equal. Be sure to choose high-quality hay to meet your horse's nutritional needs and minimize the risk of impaction colic, which increases with lower-quality, less digestible forage.

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice—consult your horse doctor on best practices when feeding hay this fall and winter!

For more information on botulism, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/guidelines-resources/resource-library/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEwcuRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV5P3MHpvOoAOGsW2VwZTo-v_0pkILq8xN-reSg_yb3W01gGW_lfk0Nrnw_aem_Pp0WTnTG0S7pEH-BcTMV1g&_search=botulism

08/06/2024

Are you and your horses prepared for a natural disaster? This Thursday, August 8th, the AAEP is hosting a virtual talk on disaster preparedness. The talk is free but you must register in advance. Click the link below to sign up.

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08/01/2024

Dr Sara made sure to show Rolo his x-rays yesterday. He listened very well and got lots of treats for being a star patient!

07/05/2024

With breeding season coming to an end, will also be finishing up. It’s a hard job getting cute pictures when your patients won’t hold still, so we wanted to share some of our favorite bloopers from this year!

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July! Our office will be closed today for the holiday. Please contact the after hours line at 302-526-5235 for any emergencies. The office will be open Friday 8-5 and Saturday 8-12 as usual.

06/28/2024

Emma couldn’t resist giving Henry lots of kisses!

06/21/2024

Please join us in saying goodbye and best wishes to Abby as she starts her new job in Tennessee. Good luck on all your new adventures, we know you’ll do fantastic!