Equine Medical Associates, Inc. of Oklahoma

01/17/2025

We sometimes hear from clients that they don’t vaccinate because their horse(s) don’t ever leave their property or have no contact with other horses. But, some of the most devastating and deadly illnesses a horse can suffer come from exposure to things in their environment - mosquitoes, skunks, bats and tetanus in the soil.

We have seen cases of both West Nile and tetanus this past year, so the threat is real.

We also recommend a bi-annual flu/rhino vaccine if any horses on your property ever leave the premises and travel to locations where other horses are or have recently been.

💉💉💉VACCINATIONS and why we recommend them 💉💉💉

Vaccines help your horse build immunity to diseases they may encounter by travel 🛻, contact with other 🐴 horses at exhibitions and other events, or simply because of environmental factors in the area where they live.

Here’s what we at EMA recommend and why…

As we move into spring 🌹, we recommend giving your horse a full set of vaccinations which includes a “6-Way” and Rabies.

6️⃣Way vaccines protect against:
‼️the mosquito 🦟 borne illnesses of Eastern & Western Encephalomyletis and West Nile Virus which are 33-90% fatal;
‼️Tetanus - a bacteria 🦠 in the environment, which is 75% fatal.
‼️ Flu/Rhino - highly contagious respiratory diseases spread from horse to horse.

‼️A Rabies vaccine protects against the 100% fatal virus which is transmitted by another infected species. In Oklahoma, 🦇 bats and 🦨 skunks are known vectors of rabies. Rabies is transmissible to humans via contact with an infected horse’s saliva.

(Note: if an unvaccinated horse does contract one of these diseases and does survive, the treatment can be extremely expensive and outcomes are uncertain).

In the fall 🍁, if your horse is likely to have contact with other horses, we recommend a 💉Flu/Rhino booster shot.

We recommend that you have your veterinarian (hopefully that’s US 😁) administer the shots, or source your vaccines directly from your veterinarian to ensure the quality and efficacy of them. Proper handling is extremely important for stability of vaccines!

In short, vaccinations 💉 are a relatively inexpensive way to keep your horse safe and help prevent unnecessary medical expenses or the tragic loss of your beloved companion.

Give us a call 📱 today to schedule your horses’ vaccination appointment or if you have any questions regarding vaccinations.

We are happy to help!!!

01/07/2025

Now scheduling for 2025 Wellness Clinics. Call today to get your barn on the list!

12/30/2024

Wishing all of you a safe and Happy New Year!!!

Our clinic will be open Monday December 30th, but closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. However, we will be available to respond to emergencies should they arise.

12/26/2024

During routine dentals, our veterinarians sometimes find small pieces of sticks lodged between a horse’s teeth and mostly they don’t pose any outward signs or symptoms, but once in a while, a more surprising case comes along.

Today, a patient was brought in after not wanting to eat or drink for a couple of days, but not presenting signs of illness or colic. Upon inspection of the horse’s mouth, a large (~ 4”) chunk of wood was firmly lodged horizontally between the horse’s upper teeth, digging into the palate on both sides.

Dr. Johnston was able to successfully remove the wood and perform a dental (and wolf teeth removal - that’s what you also see in the baggie in the second photo).

The owner believes the wood was probably in a round bale of hay from which the horse was feeding. He would probably never have been able to see the chunk of wood himself, but fortunately he knew to seek help for a horse not acting normally.

If you notice your horse being reluctant to eat, perhaps frothing at the mouth a little, or acting like it’s trying to remove something from its mouth, give us a call. Your horse will be glad you did.

12/22/2024

From our entire staff, we wish all our clients and patients a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

The clinic will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and though our Christmas wish is that all your horses remain healthy and safe throughout the holiday season, we are always just a phone call away to respond to an emergency.

12/20/2024

‘Tis the season…yes, of course, the holiday season, but foaling season begins right after the New Year so it’s time to check for CASLICKS.

Because some mares have poor reproductive confirmation, they require a caslick procedure (or vulvoplasty) which means suturing to reduce the chance of infection and potential loss of the foal.

Now is the time to double check to see if your expectant mare received caslicks earlier in her pregnancy.

If your mare does have caslicks, they need to be removed two to four (2-4) weeks prior to her due date to avoid tearing or other complications during birth.

Your mare’s due date can be calculated as 11 months and 10 days since the last breeding date. If she was bred at Equine Medical Associates, Inc., we can help you calculate that date based on our records and get an appointment set to have those caslicks removed.

It’s also the time to get your mare her booster vaccinations to ensure the highest level of antibodies are present in the colostrum for your new foal.

Call us to get those appointments scheduled. We are excited for all the new foals in 2025!

12/06/2024

As temperatures drop, it’s important that our horses stay well hydrated.

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!

11/26/2024

The clinic will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday (Nov. 28 & Nov. 29). However, we will be available for emergencies 24/7. We hope all our clients and patients enjoy a peaceful and festive holiday.

09/28/2024

We are set up and ready for the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. While we really hope all horses arrive safely and healthy, please don’t hesitate to call us if any of your horses need veterinary attention. Best wishes for a great show, everyone!!!

08/30/2024

Hoping all our clients and patients have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

08/28/2024

TOMORROW - THURSDAY AUGUST 29th - the clinic/office will be closing early at 2:00 PM.

We will be back open on Friday from 8am-5pm.

If you have an emergency, please call 405-348-3130.

08/16/2024

Dr. Johnston makes an appearance on KFOR today in hopes that more publicity will lead to the location of Amy and Jenny.

A metro man is on the lookout for his two missing donkeys. He said he’s had them for about a decade and while others have helped look, they haven’t been able to find them.

08/15/2024

The girls are still missing. Dr. Johnston has been out searching until dark every night. Still the last sighting was this past Sunday/Monday. Not too far from his property. Apparently a pack of dogs was seen chasing them. We are still hoping for some good news.

If you know people who work in the area between Broadway Ext east to Kelly and Hefner south to Britton, please ask them to keep an eye out and call the clinic at (405) 348-3130 at anytime, day or night.

Thank you!!!

08/14/2024

UPDATE: AMY and JENNY ARE STILL MISSING!!! They were last seen Sunday or Monday in the area between Lincoln Blvd and the Thunder practice facility. They are probably still traveling together. Dr. Johnston really misses them; his granddaughter loves to give them treats and she will be so very sad so we desperately want to get them home. Please continue to help spread the word and if you're in the area, please keep an eye out for them! Contact the clinic at 405-348-3130 (24/7) with any information regarding their whereabouts. Thank you!!!

08/13/2024

Dr. Johnston’s donkeys, Amy and Jenny, are missing from the area of Kelly & Britton in OKC. They both have orange fly leggings on. Please help spread the word so he can get them back!!’

07/03/2024

Wishing all of our clients and patients a very happy and safe 4th of July!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The clinic will be closed through the weekend, but as always, we are available to respond to emergencies in our service area.

06/21/2024

We have been experiencing phone/internet issues lately. If you try to call us during regular business hours and get the answering service, either leave a message with them or try us back in a few minutes. We apologize for the inconvenience and are trying to get Cox to fix the problem. 😖 📱 📞