Del Oeste Equine Hospital

11/15/2024

Happy Friday! Dr. Dugan and technician Gil cleaning and investigating some lumps and bumps! Thanks to Kortnee and her pony Tripp for letting us share.

10/31/2024

To our valued clients and friends, we wish a Happy and Safe Halloween, filled with delight and free from harm.

10/30/2024

The weather is changing and so are our trees. Watch for these plants that don't mix well with equines.

10/18/2024

We are very proud of our Veterinarian assistants

Veterinary technicians, assistants and support staff are critical to the day-to-day function of veterinary practices, and they play vital roles in ensuring compassionate, high-quality care for all animals. As we celebrate , please join us and our friends at AAEVT-American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants in showing appreciation for our veterinarians’ right-hand men and women!

10/18/2024

On Day 5 of National Vet Tech/Assistant Week, we celebrate Crystal.
Crystal is a long-standing member of the Del Oeste Tech team. Crystal brings extensive knowledge and experience to her role, making her an invaluable asset. Even if we only get her part-time as she has a very busy home/family life we value the time she shares with us.

10/17/2024

On Day 4 of National Vet Tech/Assistant Week, we recognize Gillian 'Gil' for her dedication to large animal veterinary care.
With a degree in Animal Science from Oregon State University, Gil joined our team in May 2023 to gain hands-on experience.
She is currently pursuing her DVM and will be with Del Oeste until she starts vet school, date TBD! She has one horse (Mr. Monte), two dogs, and three cats! We are proud to have her on our team and wish her the best in her future endeavors!

10/16/2024

National Vet Tech/Assistant Week: Day 3 - Megan takes center stage!
Megan has been part of the Del Oeste team since June 2023, and her passion for horses is evident in her work. She has moved from jumpers on her Azteca gelding to starting her Quarter Horse on cows, either as a cutter or cowhorse. When not working, Megan indulges in leatherwork, creating bridles, purses, and chaps, with plans to attempt a saddle in the future.

Please join us in giving thanks to Megan on all her hard work.

10/15/2024

Day Two of National Veterinarian Technician/Assistant Week: Celebrating Sara!

Sara has been with Del Oeste since March of 2023
She loves barrel racing/gaming shows, reading, and line dancing.

10/14/2024

To start off the week, we proudly present Ashlyn and Callie as the newest members of our exceptional Vet Assistant Team.

10/14/2024

In appreciation of their outstanding service, we are dedicating this week to our remarkable Veterinarian Assistants. We will be featuring a different team member daily and encouraging everyone to express their gratitude. Let us recognize their invaluable contributions to our team.

10/09/2024

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Jacquelyn Beyerlein for being part of our team for the past 8 years. Jacquelyn has been a key part of DOEH and has helped our practice grow during her time with us. We greatly appreciate her expertise in helping us help horses.
Dr. Beyerlein will be leaving DOEH to take a job with Eugene Spay and Neuter clinic which will allow her to spend more time with her young family. We wish Jacquelyn and her family the very best in their next chapter.

10/08/2024

Tongue out Tuesday! Miss Peaches was just in our clinic to get her annual dental and exam. 🦷 🩺
Standing with her is our newest vet assistant, Ashlyn! Join us in welcoming her to the team 🤗

10/01/2024

NEW GUIDELINES AVAILABLE 📢

The AAEP has published Field Diagnostic Guidelines for Infectious Neurologic Disease to assist practitioners in developing differentials and diagnostic strategies for suspected acute neurologic cases in adult horses.

Until proven otherwise, practitioners are urged to approach horses with acute-onset neurologic disease cautiously and consider differential diagnoses that are contagious, like Equine Herpesvirus-1, or have public health implications, such as Rabies, West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and more. The diagnostic flowchart contained within the guidelines will help practitioners navigate their differential list, sample collection and diagnostic test selection.

Read more at: https://aaep.org/post/aaep-issues-field-diagnostic-guidelines-for-acute-infectious-neurologic-disease/

Dr. Pinn-Woodcock co-authored the AAEP Field Diagnostic Guidelines for Acute Infectious Neurologic Disease with the AAEP Field Guidelines Subcommittee and Sally DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, clinical associate professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and chair of the AAEP’s Infectious Disease Committee. The new guidelines were reviewed and approved by the AAEP Infectious Disease Committee and board of directors. We thank them for their incredibly important work.

09/20/2024

Are you putting hay in the shed to prepare for winter?🚜 So are we!

Have you had your horses teeth checked to make sure they can chew it? Remember we're still running a dental special through the end of September! 🦷🩺

"F" IS FOR FALL-CHECKLIST! 🍂🍁

As the cooler weather moves in, now is the time to crack down on housing, nutrition, and preventative health strategies suitable for the arrival of winter.

Check out this list of essential items on the horse owner's fall to-do list, but there is much more that needs to be done—like having your horse's blankets repaired and waterproofed, securing and storing hay properly, assessing your shelters for safety and soundness, etc.

Note that your equine veterinarian is one of your greatest allies this season, so be sure to consult them and discuss vaccination and deworming protocols appropriate for your horse’s situation. This is also a great opportunity to chat about recommended changes in nutrition and exercise programs as well!

09/13/2024

Dr. Dugan was dubbed "Dr. Pimple Popper" after draining an abscess yesterday!👨🏼‍⚕️Thank you to Wings and Katie for letting us share.

09/06/2024

We see horses with metabolic syndrome, and Cushings frequently. Some of our patients have both. It's important to understand the differences between the two. Read a great explanation by AAEP below.

With each passing year, horses are living longer lives and many survive easily to 25 years of age or older. While this is good news, it also means that we need to be aware of changes that can occur with age in order to preserve the health and quality of life of our equine friends.

For example, Equine Cushing’s disease is one of the most common diseases of horses 15 years of age or older. This syndrome is better defined as Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) because it reflects the location within the brain that is abnormal. Clinical signs are associated with abnormally elevated hormone concentrations in the blood.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is another endocrine disorder that can affect mature horses and shares some of the same clinical signs as PPID. Although the two disorders feature some striking clinical similarities — most notably a predisposition to development of chronic laminitis — the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case. Successful management relies on proper diagnosis by your equine veterinarian first.

Our understanding of both conditions, especially EMS, is incomplete and evolving, but sufficient information is currently available to highlight some important similarities and differences for the interested horse owner. Consult your veterinarian for more information and work with them to develop the best wellness practices to ensure a healthy life for your mature horse.