Equine Medical Associates, Inc. of Oklahoma

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. 😖 📱 📞

05/29/2024

Mechanically extruded soybean oil is a great supplement that we recommend to many of our clients and we offer it for sale at our clinic. The process of mechanically extruding the oil from soybeans allows for the retention of the Omega 3’s, Omega 6’s and the vital nutrients of the beans 🫘. We obtain our oil directly from the processing mill.

Our soybean oil is easy to administer with the provided 1oz dosing pump. It is top-dressed on feed and most horses find it highly palatable!

We recommend it for:
- Horses that have trouble gaining weight. It is calorie rich without the carbs.
- Horses with metabolic issues.
- Horses with allergies.
- Horses with poor coats or skin conditions.

You can even give it to your dogs!🐶

We currently sell our soybean oil for $20 per gallon.

04/09/2024

What happens when your c**t is born on the same day as a solar eclipse? 🌖 Well, you have to pay tribute! Meet “Moses The Eclipse” - a beautiful new Gypsy Vanner baby who belongs to one of our clients.

03/29/2024

All new foals are special and fun to meet, but there’s something extra exciting about a miniature foal. This little c**t was born today and belongs to one of our clients. We think Dr. J kind of enjoyed his new patient! 🥰

02/28/2024

CORNEAL ULCERS…what you should know…

Keep Your Eye on the (Eye)Ball 👁️

Because horses have prominent eyes that are prone to injuries, knowing what to look 👀 for and addressing things quickly is key.

If you ever see your horse with swollen eyelids, squinting 😣 or holding an eye closed and creating excess tears 😭, it’s an emergency 🚨 and you should call us (or your local vet) as soon as possible.

A corneal ulcer may not be visible to you, even upon close inspection, but we will apply a stain to the eye that will show any area(s) of injury. We will also use a bright light to look at the different compartments of the eye for signs of inflammation.

💊 Based upon the type of injury discovered, we will prescribe the appropriate medication(s) - often a topical antibiotic to prevent infection and an oral anti-inflammatory.

Because topical meds wash out of an eye fairly quickly, they need to be applied several times throughout the day to be most effective. If your horse is placed on multiple topical medications, it is important to wait at least 5 min ⏱️ in between applications so that each medication has time to be effective.

In most cases, prompt treatment will resolve an eye injury within a couple of weeks. Deep or infected ulcers can take several weeks or months of frequent treatments to save the eye. With prompt, aggressive treatment, the prognosis for vision is often good.

In severe cases or in horses who do not tolerate application of topical eye medications, we can place an SPL (Subpalpebral Lavage System) which will allow for medication to be applied via a long tube that goes directly through the eyelid into the area surrounding the eye.

It is very important to keep in close contact with your veterinarian during treatment of a corneal ulcer to ensure it is healing appropriately. Uncontrollable pain and any discoloration of the eye can be worrisome signs that the eye is not responding to treatment.

‼️ Eye injuries are extremely painful for a horse, and as they can go from bad to worse rapidly, we can’t stress enough the importance of prompt attention and proper treatment. Calling📱us ASAP can mean the difference between a quick recovery and the loss of an eye.‼️

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02/16/2024

This is an exciting time of year as we get to see a lot of the foals bred in 2023 by Dr. Johnston. This is Marfason 2 (The Marfa Lights x HR Excessive Ivory) born 1-17-24. What a cutie!

02/16/2024

COLIC

Colic is a dreaded word amongst horse owners and broad term covering a wide variety of “bellyaches” in a horse. It can range from a simple gas colic to a severe intestinal torsion requiring surgery.

Being aware of its signs and symptoms and addressing them promptly can make all the difference in a positive outcome for your horse.

Most importantly, have a plan!
1️⃣ In the event your horse colics (or faces any medical emergency) know who to call📱. Establishing a relationship with an equine veterinarian is very important and it’s wise to develop one before any emergency occurs.
2️⃣ Do you have a horse trailer or access to one if you need it should your horse require treatment that needs to be performed at a veterinary clinic❓If you don’t have a trailer, know who you can call for help in transporting your horse.
3️⃣ Know what to look 👀 for… your horse may exhibit some or all of the following:
‼️Going off feed
‼️Reluctance to stand - lying down a lot and/or rolling
‼️Looking at flanks
‼️Curling the upper lip repeatedly
‼️Stretching out as if to urinate but appearing to be unable to do so
‼️A general appearance of not feeling well

If you notice your horse exhibiting symptoms of colic, you could first try to lunge them at a brisk trot for 10-15 minutes. That sometimes will help a simple gassy gut.

If you don’t notice your horse starting to feel better with one hour 🕐, it is in your horse’s best interest to give us (or your local vet) a call📱.

DO NOT to administer any pain meds without first discussing it with your vet so as to not mask symptoms and avoid contraindications with any drugs your vet may need to administer.

Early attention by a vet can be the difference between a simple resolution and costly, uncertain outcome. Most colics can be resolved with prompt treatment, but waiting too long often results in a poor prognosis.

Some things you can do to help prevent colic are:
✅ Feed a diet of mostly high quality forage and limit grain consumption.
✅ Ensure 24/7 access to clean and fresh water💦
✅ Deworm 🪱 on a schedule recommended by your veterinarian.
✅ Give your horse plenty of turnout and exercise.
✅ Reduce the occurrence of ulcers (a good topic for a later discussion but great info here: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-gastric-ulcers-special-care-and-nutrition).

Don’t ever hesitate to call us if you suspect your horse is colicking. And, feel free to call us with any questions you may have to help keep your horse in good health. We are happy to help!

405-348-3130

02/09/2024

The Importance of Equine Dental Exams

Horses have vastly different teeth than humans🧍, canines 🐕, and felines 🐈. While the teeth we, dogs and cats have only grow to a specific length, a horse’s teeth are called “hypsodont” and continue to grow all their lives.

We recommend that all horses receive an annual 🗓️ dental exam, but horses between the ages of 3-9 might benefit from semi-annual exams when their teeth are growing fastest. A licensed veterinarian, who has medical training in equine dentistry, is best equipped to perform this exam using a full-mouth speculum and safely administered sedation to inspect your horse’s mouth and correct any issues using a mechanical “float”.

Some signs that your horse may be experiencing some dental problems include:
‼️Dropping feed/hay
‼️Holding head sideways when chewing
‼️Reluctance to eat
‼️Losing weight
‼️Bad odor from mouth or one nostril
‼️Excess salivation
‼️Swelling on the outside of cheek
‼️New problems with bitting/bridling

Failing to address dental issues in the horse can affect their overall health as well as result in painful and severe ulcerations on the inside of the cheeks.

Since February each year is recognized as National Pet Dental Health Month, it’s a great time to schedule appointments for your horses.

We can do both in-clinic or farm appointments to get your horses’ pearly whites in tip-top shape!

Just give us a call 📱 405-348-3130

02/02/2024

💉💉💉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!!!

01/26/2024

You’re excited! We’re excited! Your new foal will be here soon and we want to share some guidelines and suggestions to help keep both mom and baby healthy and safe for this new chapter of life.

📆 What’s the due date? While each mare is different, a good rule of thumb is 11 months+10 days since the last breeding date.

💉 Vaccinations. 30 days out from your mare’s due date, she needs a full set of vaccinations to pass on antibodies to her foal.

🪡 Caslick??? If your mare had a caslick procedure, it needs to be removed 2-4 weeks prior to the due date.

🧺 Foaling Emergency Kit. Gather the supplies you need for the big day. Here’s a link to help: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/neonatal-care

🛏️ Bedding. As the day approaches, prepare your birthing area/stall. We recommend using hay vs. straw.

❓🤔 When is it going to happen? Typically, udders develop 3-6 weeks before and “waxing” (bead of colostrum on teats) appears 6-48 hours before delivery.

🐴🎉 The BIG day! Your mare may act restless and uncomfortable. Her water will break she will lie down, the foal’s front feet will appear first and within 30 minutes, her foal should be delivered. (⚠️If the foal has not been delivered within 30 minutes, call us immediately).

⏱️ Timeframes:
🌬️ Foals should begin breathing immediately; 🐎 stand and move around within 90 minutes; and begin 🍼nursing within an hour after standing.
Mares should expel the placenta within 3 hours. ⚠️ If these milestones don’t occur within these times, give us a call.

🏪 Within 24 hours after birth, call us to come out to perform a neonatal exam (including a check of the placenta - so don’t dispose of it yet), and an IgG test to make sure your new foal has received the required antibodies from initial nursing.

We will also tell you things to 👀 look out for and things you need to do during the days going forward with your new foal.

📱☎️📞 If at any time during your mare’s impending delivery or during the birthing process itself you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to call us. We are here to help and want your mare and baby to stay safe and healthy.

405-348-3130

And, by the way, CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🍾🎊🎉

01/16/2024

Breeding and foaling season is already upon us! If your mare is “expecting” or you are planning on breeding your mare or standing your stallion this year, this article by Platinum Performance has some great information on helping your horses maintain a healthy body condition.

https://www.platinumperformance.com/articles/breeding-season-support.html

01/12/2024

By now, everyone knows that a brutal cold snap is getting ready to make its way to our state. To help keep your horses safe, we recommend ensuring that they have access to plenty of hay, unfrozen clean drinking water and the ability to get into some kind of shelter/windbreak at all times.

We hope that there is not a need, but should you have an emergency situation with a horse, we are on call 24/7 to meet you and your horse at our clinic, or we can come your farm if it’s within our response area.

Stay safe and warm, friends!

01/09/2024

If you’ve ever had a horse that choked, you know it can be a pretty scary experience. While a lot of chokes resolve fairly quickly by the horse coughing out the obstruction, if the symptoms persist for 30 minutes or more, it’s a medical emergency. In any case, if you are concerned about a choke situation, don’t hesitate to call us. We are available 24/7!

To help lessen the chance of choke:
- Always remember to soak alfalfa/hay cubes until they’re broken down to soft material.
- If your horse eats too fast, putting large (bigger than an adult’s fist) rocks in the feeder or feeding in a long feeder can help slow them down.
- Feeding in smaller portions and soaking feed.
- Always providing plenty of clean drinking water.

If you do need to call us out for a choking horse, while you wait for us to arrive remove all food/water, and you can gently massage the left side of the horse’s neck and hand walk the horse.

If you have any questions about this or other horse care concerns, please give us a call. We are happy to help!

01/02/2024

Ever wonder what’s a good time to deworm? Or wonder which product to use? Two weeks after the first frost is a good rule of thumb for winter deworming. And, while the majority of products on the market today are safe for most horses, for wintertime deworming we recommend using an Ivermectin with Praziquantel (which kills adult worms, bots and tapeworms) or QuestPlus (which kills adult worms, bots, migrating larva and tapeworms). However, Quest/QuestPlus should not be used on horses less than a year old or aged & debilitated horses.

We carry all the products you see pictured here and are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your particular situation.

We also offer complimentary f***l exams to our established clients for the purpose of determining parasite burden.

12/29/2023

Wishing all of our clients and patients a very HAPPY and SAFE NEW YEAR!!! 🎉🥳🗓️

The clinic will be closed on January 1st. But, as always, should the need arise, we are available to respond to emergencies 24/7.

We look forward to serving you in 2024!

12/23/2023

From all of us at Equine Medical Associates, Inc., we'd like to wish all of you a most joyous and safe holiday weekend. May you be surrounded by great family, friends and of course, great horses!

The clinic will be closed through December 26th, and will resume regular hours Wednesday the 27th. We certainly hope the need does not arise, but we are available 24/7 for emergencies.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

06/12/2023

Our power and phone lines are down. If you have an emergency please call 405-889-2992