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12/25/2024

🎄Merry Christmas from our herd to yours

Exact Equine, Inc

11/03/2024

Don’t forget to change you clocks this weekend from Sunshine and Happiness to Doing Chores in the Dark

08/29/2024

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08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day!

08/08/2024

Exact Equine, Inc is now offering in-home euthanasia for small animals. Dr Stokes is a CAETA certified peaceful euthanasia veterinarian and will provide the dogs and cats of San Diego the same pain free, stress free end of life care that she would give her own pets.

Evening and weekend appointments available. Contact our office 619-922-7568

08/06/2024

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08/02/2024

Meet your veterinarian: Dr. Jessica Stokes was born and raised in Lakeside, CA where she showed horses and competed in hunter/jumper, team penning, and western riding. She loved, and still enjoys, riding the San Diego riverbed trails. Dr. Stokes graduated from UC Davis with her bachelor’s in animal science and her master’s in immunology. She earned her Veterinary Medicine Degree from Oklahoma State University. Her work took her to New Mexico and Texas where she continued to hone her skills in general equine medicine. Dr. Stokes came back to Lakeside, where her childhood dream of becoming an equine veterinarian started, and has been practicing here since 2010.

With over 15 years of experience and special interest in chiropractics and routine/preventative care, Dr. Stokes is dedicated to providing affordable care to all types of horses in San Diego County. She loves treating older horses, allowing them to enjoy their golden years in comfort. She finds her work as an equine veterinarian very rewarding and can’t imagine doing anything else with her life.

Dr. Stokes lives in Lakeside with her 2 Dogs, 5 Horses and her two amazing kids. Her hobbies include riding horses, doing jiu jitsu, and learning new innovative ways to improve the lives of her equine friends.

07/19/2024

The summer heat and sun won't be letting up any time soon, so make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.

07/13/2024

What’s in your horse’s bucket?

07/11/2024

Exact Equine, Inc Dr. Jessica Stokes DVM, MS (619) 922-7568

🐴 24 Hour Emergency Service
🐴 Ambulatory Service
🐴 Chiropractic Services
🐴 Regular Dental Care
🐴 Vaccinations
🐴 Pre Purchase Examinations
🐴 Lameness Evaluations
🐴 Rehabilitation Programs
🐴 Geriatric Equine Medicine
🐴 Diagnostic Laboratory Tests
🐴 Digital Radiography
🐴 Digital Ultrasonography
🐴 Class 4 laser therapy
🐴 Artificial Insemination
🐴 Micro-Chipping And Identification
🐴 F***l Parasite Egg Counts
🐴 Parasite Control/Worming Programs

🐾In home small animal euthanasia 🐾

07/09/2024

Farriers have one of the hardest jobs! To help them help your horse, make sure they have a safe and comfortable place to work and that your horse is able to stand for the farrier.

A few of the many things to consider are fly control, pain management in horses with lameness, and appropriate training for the horse to stand on 3 legs.

It's National Farriers Week! Let's celebrate the hard work that our farriers put in daily to partner with equine veterinarians and ensure the health and well-being of our horses. Proper hoof care is essential for a sound and happy horse, so it goes without saying that a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset.

Don't forget to give a shoutout to your farriers this week and show them your appreciation for their dedication to their craft!

07/04/2024

Wishing all our clients a happy and safe 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July from the AAEP! 🎆
We're wishing everyone a fun and safe holiday!

07/02/2024

Helping your horse cope with fireworks.

Around holidays, like the Fourth of July, people use fireworks to celebrate. However horses, just like dogs and cats, can be terrified by them.

To a horse, fireworks sound, look and feel scary. The biggest danger is if a horse chooses to run blindly out of fear. They can go over or through fences. If they can’t run but are still very stressed, they can stop drinking and develop colic.

If you know your horse has a history of reacting to fireworks you can try the following:
🐴 Keep the horse in a stall that they cannot jump out of.
🐴 Work the horse in a way that it is accustomed to a few hours before the fireworks. This can help to decrease reactivity due to excess energy.
🐴 Give the horse electrolytes a few hours prior to the fireworks. This can help to increase hydration and decrease colic risk.
🐴 Earplugs for horses can help if your horse is sensitive to the sounds that fireworks make.
🐴 Some people have had success leaving a radio playing during the firework display.
🐴 Especially sensitive horses or horses with a history of bad reactions to fireworks may benefit from anti-anxiety or sedation medications. These can be prescribed by a veterinarian in appropriate circumstances.

Please share any other tips you have to help horses cope with fireworks. Have a Happy and Safe Independence Day