Red Rock Equine Veterinary Inc PS/Dr. Rothschild

01/16/2025

Trace Minerals… so easy to blood test for them.

01/13/2025

For those babies coming along soon in WA!!!💗

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING (A FOAL) 🐴

If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you're almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated — however, being a prepared and informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great start.

Here are some things you can do to prepare for the arrival of the foal:

• Consult with your veterinarian well in advance of the birth. Know how to reach your regular veterinarian after hours and ask about a back-up or referring veterinarian in case your regular horse doctor is not available.

• Clean and disinfect the stall as thoroughly as possible. Provide adequate bedding.

• Wash the mare's udder, vulva and hindquarters with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly.

• Wrap the mare's tail with a clean wrap when you observe the first stage of labor. Be sure that the wrap is not applied too tightly or left on too long, as it can cut off circulation and permanently damage the tail.

• Time each stage of labor, to help you keep accurate track of the mare's progress. Take written notes! When you're worried or anxious, your perception of time can become distorted.

As always, these are general guidelines, and you should contact your veterinarian for more information specific to your situation. Good luck!

01/10/2025

Hi! For those interested in assisting the California small and large animals efforts during the fires here is a reliable veterinary organization you can donate to:

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The California Veterinary Medical Foundation (CVMF) is a non-profit organization established to sponsor and nurture kindness, education and well-being for all animals and people and their environment.

01/09/2025

Do you understand how horse insurance works?

Do you have a plan for your horse’s unexpected medical expenses? (Read, for example: can you afford colic surgery if it comes to it?)

Whether a horse is purchased for personal or business reasons, horse ownership represents a significant investment of time, money and resources. While nothing may easy the emotional burden, wise planning can at least help reduce the economic impacts should something happen to your precious companion.

There are many types of coverage available to the horse owner and the conditions can vary widely between companies. Common types of coverage available for horses are listed (but not limited to what you see) in the graphic. Some equine insurers may require an insurance examination certificate signed by a veterinarian before a policy will be issued for a horse, however that does not mean your veterinarian can attest for the insurability of the animal — your veterinarian can only respond to questions of which he or she has direct knowledge, reporting the medical facts to the best of his or her ability.

Regardless of the circumstances, never ask or expect your veterinarian to report a claim to the insurance company or to be an expert with regards to your insurance policy. This is your responsibility as the owner and if you have questions regarding your policy be sure to ask your insurance agent!

01/08/2025

Horse vision… night vs day…

Is your horse’s nighttime vision better than your daytime vision?

When comparing equine vision to human vision, the horse has a smaller visible spectrum (see image) which means they see a smaller range of colors than we do. However, horses have a structure in the back of their eye—called the tapetum lucidum—that humans do not have. This enhances vision in low light conditions and allows a horse to see better in the dark than a human does. However, reflections from the tapetum lucidum can also blur images and lead to poor depth perception at night.

Dilation of the pupil allows all species to see better in the dark. This process takes longer in a horse (45 minutes) than it does in humans (25 minutes). So, when a horse is asked to do something in a dark environment, it’s important to allow their vision proper time to fully accommodate.

Overall, the nighttime vision of a horse is better than the nighttime vision of a human. However, the horse’s nighttime vision is NOT better than the daytime vision of a human. Anytime you are asking your horse to function in a dim light situation, give them time to adjust. And if they are fearful, be patient and try to understand how things look from their perspective!
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

01/04/2025

Red Rock Equine Veterinary has an opening for a VETERINARY ASSISTANT POSITION! Horses only and full time.
Those interested or if you know someone that maybe please contact me for details!

12/31/2024

Happy New Year!!! To a healthy, prosperous and peaceful 2025! Thank you to all our loyal clients that trust their horses health into our hands, it’s an honor and so appreciated! See you all next year!🎊💗❤️

12/23/2024

Merry Christmas to all our clients and patients! Hope everyone is safe and has a beautiful time with their loved ones! ❤️❤️❤️

11/19/2024

Equine Herpesvirus in WA…

For the purposes of these guidelines, biosecurity includes all practices intended to prevent the introduction and minimize the spread of infectious disease agents in equine populations. Veterinarians oversee the health of equids in many contexts where infectious disease is likely to be introduced an...

11/15/2024

11/12/2024

Much appreciation and gratitude to all Veterans today!

11/10/2024

11/08/2024

New study identifies distinct gray alleles contributing to the difference in the rate of depigmentation and melanoma risk in horses

A newly published study led by Dr. Leif Andersson and colleagues at Uppsala University in collaboration with researchers at the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) discovered the existence of two different Gray alleles, one of which is associated with fast graying and increased risk for me...

11/04/2024

Horse and sleep deprivation… such an important issue for their wellbeing. Here are suggestions on how to help your horse have REM sleep.

It's a widely held misconception that horses aren't affected by sleep deprivation. In reality, there can be serious consequences if a horse misses out on sleep for several days. Most require at least four hours of slumber, including about 60 minutes of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, during a 24-hou...

11/03/2024

Grafting orphans to new mares is so satisfying…💗

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10/31/2024

Happy halloween to all our clients and patients!!! 💗