Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services

Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services Developing lifelong partnerships with equines and their owners in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Dr. Hood, Dr. Meg, and Dr. Frederick strive to provide dedicated, quality care to horses in the southwest Ohio, southeast Indiana, and northern Kentucky area.

As the snow melts and turns the fields to mud our horses are at a higher risk of developing pastern dermatitis! (A.K.A s...
02/03/2025

As the snow melts and turns the fields to mud our horses are at a higher risk of developing pastern dermatitis! (A.K.A scratches, mud fever, dew poisoning or greasy heel). Check out this infographic created by TheHorse.com

We also have information about pastern dermatitis on our website under the 'Client Education' tab. https://www.miamitownequine.com/horse-owner-education

Want to do some winter reading Miamitown Equine style? 🐴We now have all of our client education handouts and "How-To" vi...
01/27/2025

Want to do some winter reading Miamitown Equine style? 🐴

We now have all of our client education handouts and "How-To" videos on our website: www.miamitownequine.com under the Client Education tab!

Here you can find information on dental exams, how to apply compression bandages & hoof wraps, information on PPID, tick control, and much more all in one convenient location! Happy reading! 🤓

https://www.miamitownequine.com/horse-owner-education

Sedation, a mouth speculum (to hold the mouth open) and a bright light allow us to perform a safe and thorough examination. We inspect each tooth and the surrounding soft tissues with a dental mirror. Dental probes and cameras (endoscopy) are used when needed. We use abbreviations for dental chartin...

01/27/2025

Though we wish our horse doctors could be there for our equine friends in any emergency, the reality is that our horses' primary veterinarian cannot be available 24/7 and still juggle the needs of their own personal lives, health and happiness.

The most significant pain point for many veterinarians is caring for their clients during regular business hours and then also being on call for emergencies after hours. For single-doctor or small practices, this traditionally has been the case most nights of the week.

However, private veterinary practices and veterinary schools have more recently focused on developing new models for emergency care which ease the strain on individual practitioners. This includes the growth of emergency cooperatives where two or more practices in a geographic area work together to share after-hours care, as well as more emergency-only practices and the use of tele-triage services to address client concerns after normal business hours.

As equine veterinarians reevaluate what after-hours care looks like for their practices, the support of their clients is critical to creating a balance that works for both parties. If your horse doctor talks with you about changes in how after-hours care is delivered, we hope you’ll welcome the adjustments. This evolution of emergency care must take place in order for equine veterinarians to avoid burnout and continue to be at their best to treat all of your equine friends.

🌟Patient spotlight🌟Coupe is one of our special patients who brightens our day every time we get to see him. Help us cong...
01/24/2025

🌟Patient spotlight🌟
Coupe is one of our special patients who brightens our day every time we get to see him. Help us congratulate Coupe and Grace on winning their first Walk/Jog Ranch class since coming back from an injury!

Did you know... Many folks see their hardy, fluffy, long-eared friends just as another horse. While we may love them all...
01/17/2025

Did you know...
Many folks see their hardy, fluffy, long-eared friends just as another horse. While we may love them all the same, donkeys are different in many ways and need special attention during the winter months. As we finally start to see some winter weather, we wanted to share this reminder courtesy of the AAEP.
❄️Donkeys don't grow a winter coat like horses
💧Donkey hair is less waterproof than horses
🥶Donkeys are more stoic than horses and are excellent at hiding discomfort and hypothermia until they are very sick.

Providing shelter from wind and precipitation, adequate nutrition and un-frozen water can help keep your herd happy and healthy throughout the winter!

Dr. Hood and Abby love to see Chevy so happy with his smile after his dental 😄
01/13/2025

Dr. Hood and Abby love to see Chevy so happy with his smile after his dental 😄

Our 2025 Wellness Plans are in full swing! 🤩🥳Enrollment for 2025 Wellness Plans is live on our website:https://www.miami...
01/10/2025

Our 2025 Wellness Plans are in full swing! 🤩🥳
Enrollment for 2025 Wellness Plans is live on our website:
https://www.miamitownequine.com/new-wellness-plans

Wellness Plans include preventative care such as wellness exams, vaccines, dentistry, and annual health screening lab work over the 12 month enrollment period at a discounted price!

For the 2025 Wellness Plans, there's now important health screening labs included in every plan. Expert specialists now recommend monitoring Insulin & Vitamin E levels annually for every equine to help prevent serious disease.

Why is this important?
Vitamin E deficiency can cause neurologic or muscular issues that may be difficult to fix or even irreversible once it has progressed to the point that they are showing symptoms. It is a common deficiency, since hay and grain are poor sources of vitamin E and most horses don't (or medically shouldn't) have access to at least 12 hours of lush green grass per day. Annual screening helps catch deficiencies early, allowing us to provide appropriate supplementation and monitoring to prevent future issues.

Laminitis is one of the leading causes of mortality in equines, even in those without the typical "metabolic" appearance. It's important to screen insulin levels in every equine, since some horses with Insulin Dysregulation show no outward signs of the disease, and may be ideal body condition or even thin. Checking an insulin level at least yearly can help screen for laminitis risk, allowing us to make management or medication changes to help prevent this heartbreaking disease.

Wellness Plans include preventative care such as wellness exams, vaccines, dentistry, and annual health screening lab work over the 12 month enrollment period at a discounted price!

Do you know how to take your horses temperature? 🐴🌡We want to make sure you are getting the most accurate reading when t...
01/08/2025

Do you know how to take your horses temperature? 🐴🌡
We want to make sure you are getting the most accurate reading when taking temperatures!
Firstly, turn on your thermometer and wait for it to say 'LO' (we recommend the 8 second digital thermometer with a rigid tip).
Next, insert your thermometer maximally into your horses re**um and angle it up against a re**al wall. *it is important that you do not go straight in due to the risk of being in a f***l ball and getting a false reading 😬*
Lastly, wait for your thermometer to beep signaling that it is done!
Do you know a horses normal body temperature?

⭐️Did you know that Miamitown Equine offers Shock Wave Therapy?Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) uses high-energy...
01/06/2025

⭐️Did you know that Miamitown Equine offers Shock Wave Therapy?

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate cells and release healing growth factors. This reduces inflammation and swelling, increases blood flow, and helps bones and soft tissues heal.

This minimally invasive, low risk therapy can treat:
-Tendon & Ligament Injuries: improves speed of healing and quality of tissue repair
-Bone fractures: accelerates cellular bone production at the injury site for faster & more complete healing
-Osteoarthritis/Joint Disease: reduces inflammation & help manage chronic pain
-Navicular Disease: reduces inflammation, decreasing lameness & pain
-Back Pain/Kissing Spine: can be used as a maintenance therapy for long-term relief and improved mobility

Call or text 513-715-2600 to schedule!

The office will be closed today due to inclement weather. We will be monitoring our phone lines closely. We hope everyon...
01/06/2025

The office will be closed today due to inclement weather. We will be monitoring our phone lines closely.

We hope everyone stays safe today!❄️

As the winter months come and go, we want to make sure you are prepared for any surprise temperature drops that may come...
01/04/2025

As the winter months come and go, we want to make sure you are prepared for any surprise temperature drops that may come our way 🥶. Here's what Dr. Hood does for her horses!
✅️ Blankets for those that need them.
-Our donkeys shiver in the cold so they get blanketed. If your equine is shivering, they need a blanket!
-Some of our riding horses are clipped. They need blankets too!
-Our older mare Star never grows a thick winter coat so a blanket is necessary for her as well.
-Our horses with thick winter coats can go without a blanket (Our minis look like hairy little yaks this time of year 😆).
-If you blanket, make sure they are thick/warm enough. A lighter turnout will just flatten their winter coat and decrease their natural ability to stay warm.
✅️ A shelter big enough for everyone. Make sure the more timid horses aren't getting chased out of the barn or away from the hay source. Our horses live outside with access to multiple shelters and hay sources.
✅️ Unfrozen water supply, ideally 45-65 degrees.
My main concern with the cold is impaction colic due to dehydration. Horses will drink more when all of their water stays this temperature.
✅️ We always add a tablespoon of salt to their feed during the winter and weather changes to keep them drinking. When it gets cold, horses forget they have to drink 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️
✅️ Free choice hay. A full belly is a warm belly! You don't need to increase their grain ration, but you should throw them some extra hay. Even my pony who is on a diet gets to have a cheat day 😉
✅️ Don't forget the barn kitties! They need an unfrozen water source and a snuggle spot. They usually burrow in between bales in the hay loft when it gets super cold, but they have this hay burrow in case they don't want to go that far.

📣Our Dental Special is being extended through January! 🐴🦷Haul in to our Harrison clinic for dentals before December 31st...
01/02/2025

📣Our Dental Special is being extended through January! 🐴🦷
Haul in to our Harrison clinic for dentals before December 31st and get $10 off!
A comprehensive sedated dental with a bright light, speculum, mirror, probe & precise instruments should be performed every 12 months by a veterinarian. This allows us to treat painful conditions before they turn into bigger problems.
Let's make sure our senior equine friends are good to go for the winter! Hang out in our warm exam room, and grab a cup of coffee while we take care of your horse's dental needs.

Call or text the office at (513)-715-2600 or visit us online at www.miamitownequine.com
to schedule.

New Year, New Wellness Plans! 🤩🥳Enrollment for 2025 Wellness Plans is now live on our website:https://www.miamitownequin...
01/01/2025

New Year, New Wellness Plans! 🤩🥳
Enrollment for 2025 Wellness Plans is now live on our website:
https://www.miamitownequine.com/new-wellness-plans

Wellness Plans include preventative care such as wellness exams, vaccines, dentistry, and annual health screening lab work over the 12 month enrollment period at a discounted price!

For the 2025 Wellness Plans, there's now important health screening labs included in every plan. Expert specialists now recommend monitoring Insulin & Vitamin E levels annually for every equine to help prevent serious disease.

Why is this important?
Vitamin E deficiency can cause neurologic or muscular issues that may be difficult to fix or even irreversible once it has progressed to the point that they are showing symptoms. It is a common deficiency, since hay and grain are poor sources of vitamin E and most horses don't (or medically shouldn't) have access to at least 12 hours of lush green grass per day. Annual screening helps catch deficiencies early, allowing us to provide appropriate supplementation and monitoring to prevent future issues.

Laminitis is one of the leading causes of mortality in equines, even in those without the typical "metabolic" appearance. It's important to screen insulin levels in every equine, since some horses with Insulin Dysregulation show no outward signs of the disease, and may be ideal body condition or even thin. Checking an insulin level at least yearly can help screen for laminitis risk, allowing us to make management or medication changes to help prevent this heartbreaking disease.

Wellness Plans include preventative care such as wellness exams, vaccines, dentistry, and annual health screening lab work over the 12 month enrollment period at a discounted price!

🎉Happy New Year from the Miamitown Equine Team🎉Miamitown Equine is closed today, but as always we are available for emer...
01/01/2025

🎉Happy New Year from the Miamitown Equine Team🎉
Miamitown Equine is closed today, but as always we are available for emergencies for our current patients!

Miamitown Equine is closed today and tomorrow (12/31-1/1) for the New Year!If you are a regular client experiencing an e...
12/31/2024

Miamitown Equine is closed today and tomorrow (12/31-1/1) for the New Year!
If you are a regular client experiencing an equine medical emergency, please call 513-715-2600 and follow the prompts to be connected to the doctor on call.

Merry Christmas from the Miamitown Equine Team!! 🎄🎅🏼We are closed today, but as always we are available for emergencies ...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from the Miamitown Equine Team!! 🎄🎅🏼
We are closed today, but as always we are available for emergencies for our current patients!

Merry Christmas Eve from all of us here at Miamitown Equine! We are closed today and tomorrow (12/24-12/25)  If you are ...
12/24/2024

Merry Christmas Eve from all of us here at Miamitown Equine! We are closed today and tomorrow (12/24-12/25)
If you are a regular client experiencing an equine medical emergency, please call 513-715-2600 and follow the prompts to be connected to the doctor on call.

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10995 State Route 128
Harrison, OH
45002

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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