Kopec Veterinary Associates

06/26/2025

Dr. Buttercup helps out restocking the pharmacy! A cool job for a hot day 😎

06/24/2025

06/23/2025

06/20/2025

With the upcoming hot weather, we will be posting tips and facts from the .

Have you ever been told to not allow a hot, sweaty horse to drink cold water because it could lead to colic, founder or tie up?

This notion is actually a myth, and a dangerous one too, because it could lead to dehydration and very serious (and real) consequences. A sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated without delay (i.e. don’t wait for the horse to cool down first).

The key, however, is to know how much water to allow at one time — because of the equine stomach’s relatively small capacity, offer small amounts of water every 20 minutes until the horse drinks his fill rather than letting the animal drink it all at once.

Remember that water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by many factors, but the average idle 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may easily double or triple in a hot environment! Therefore, it goes without saying that providing cool, clean water to your horses at all times is of paramount importance.

Source: Equus Magazine and AAEP member Dr. Anthony Blikslager. More information about offering a horse water can be found at https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/offering-a-horse-water-after-exercise-8622

06/04/2025

Dr. Kelly Weigle was born and raised in Lancaster County and loves this area of PA. She got her Bachelors of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Chemistry at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. Kelly worked for a year at Diamond Creek Farm in Pennsylvania before starting veterinary school at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Though being far from home, she enjoyed TN and found it surprisingly similar to PA!
Kelly has always loved horses and working at the breeding farm helped her realize her love of reproduction. She will be joining Kopec Veterinary Associates as a Junior Associate and is excited to learn from Dr. Brian, Dr. Molly, and Dr. Jess in her first year out of school! Kelly adores her Boxer-Pittie-Bulldog mix, Chance, who she adopted during vet school and is definitely her heart dog. Outside of vet med, Kelly enjoys hiking, crafting, and hanging out with family and friends. She is looking forward to getting re-acquainted with the area she grew up in and meeting new people in Lancaster!

05/31/2025

05/22/2025

We will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. A doctor will be on call for any emergencies that arise. Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend.

04/29/2025

A $20.00 Adequan rebate is available! April 1st, 2025 - March 31st, 2026!