Lake Erie Equine

Lake Erie Equine Lake Erie Equine is an ambulatory practice that services north central Ohio and beyond.
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The full moon this week certainly kept us busy with plenty of after hours visits. Hopefully we’ve put all the colics beh...
11/08/2025

The full moon this week certainly kept us busy with plenty of after hours visits. Hopefully we’ve put all the colics behind us for a while!

Rose and I had a fantastic time at our continuing education learning lots of new tips and reconnecting with colleagues we rarely get to see in person.

As we roll into November, our schedule should return to a more typical fall pace with a little wiggle room. A quick reminder that once the colder weather hits, we limit elective procedures that require sedation and/or water (such as joint injections, microchipping, mass removals, and dentals).

Now is a great time to get those on the calendar before winter weather forces us to reschedule.

11/06/2025

We’ve had an emergency come up this morning that has put us significantly behind schedule. If you have an appointment, please check your messages for updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

📚 Continuing Education Day!Dr. Kate and Rose will be attending Continuing Education locally on Friday. We’ll only be ava...
11/04/2025

📚 Continuing Education Day!

Dr. Kate and Rose will be attending Continuing Education locally on Friday. We’ll only be available for urgent client emergencies during that time.

While we hate missing a day in the barns, we love connecting with our local colleagues and learning something new to better serve our patients. 🐴💙

Everyone is always on the quest for the magic feed, supplement, or therapy to keep their horses performing their best. W...
11/02/2025

Everyone is always on the quest for the magic feed, supplement, or therapy to keep their horses performing their best. Want to know the real secret?

✨ A good farrier. ✨

The number one source of lameness in horses is the feet. The saying “no hoof, no horse” isn’t just an old wives tale. No vet, body worker, or supplement can fix a foot sore horse without the help of a skilled farrier.

We’re lucky in our area to have a lot of talented farriers, but they’re in high demand and work incredibly hard.

Some signs of a good farrier include:

• Taking the time to evaluate each horse as an individual.

• A willingness to collaborate with veterinarians, trainers, and owners when necessary.

• Paying attention to balance, symmetry, and comfort, not just appearance.

• Continuing education and staying current on new techniques and materials.

A good farrier is worth their weight in gold. Before you add another supplement to your horse’s routine, make sure their feet and their farrier are solid. 🐴

October has come and gone and it turned out to be one of our busiest months of the year! ✅ We wrapped up most of our fal...
11/01/2025

October has come and gone and it turned out to be one of our busiest months of the year!

✅ We wrapped up most of our fall vaccines

🩺 Pre Purchased a number of really neat horses

🚨 And handled a lot of emergencies… horses were not on their best behavior this month

As we roll into November, we’ll have a few days of emergency only service, which means fewer appointment slots will be available this month. If your horse needs seen, now’s the time to get on the schedule.

I hope your weekend is filled with the sound of horses marching through the leaves! 🍁 🪾🍂

🌾 Foxtail Alert!We’ve had multiple calls this week for horses with mouth ulcerations caused by foxtails. These pesky awn...
10/29/2025

🌾 Foxtail Alert!

We’ve had multiple calls this week for horses with mouth ulcerations caused by foxtails. These pesky awns are commonly found in 2nd cutting hay and can wedge into the lips, gums, and tongue, causing painful sores.

If your horse is suddenly drooling, dropping feed, or reluctant to eat, check their mouth and hay closely for foxtails. When in doubt, give us a call. Early intervention can prevent infection and keep your horse comfortable!

October has been extra busy with emergencies, many of which have been the “NQR” (Not Quite Right) calls. These are the t...
10/25/2025

October has been extra busy with emergencies, many of which have been the “NQR” (Not Quite Right) calls. These are the tricky ones: horses that aren’t showing clear symptoms but just aren’t acting like themselves.

The first and most important thing you can do, beyond making sure your horse is eating, drinking, and passing manure, is take a temperature. 🌡️

Don’t have a working thermometer? Stop by your local drugstore today and pick up two! They’re inexpensive, and in many cases, knowing your horse’s temperature can save you the cost (and stress!) of an emergency visit.

We know some folks have been disappointed to hear that we’re limiting wellness care and emergency coverage to within abo...
10/20/2025

We know some folks have been disappointed to hear that we’re limiting wellness care and emergency coverage to within about an hour east, southeast, and south of Dr. Kate’s home base. Please know this decision wasn’t made lightly.

In order to practice the level of medicine we believe our patients deserve, prompt emergency response is essential. By keeping our wellness and emergency radius closer to home, we can make sure our patients get the care they need, when they need it most.

While our region is lucky to have several excellent equine veterinarians, equine vets are becoming harder and harder to come by and the biggest reason is the emergency workload. We don’t feel it’s fair to provide vaccines and dentals for horses we can’t realistically reach in an emergency. We never want to leave anyone without help or put another practice in a tough spot.

For our Sports Medicine clients that we travel much further for, we always encourage establishing a relationship with a local vet for wellness and emergency care.

Thank you so much for understanding and for supporting our efforts to care well for both our patients and our team. 💙

While we do it for the horses, we know none of it would be possible without the people who love them. Today we’re gratef...
10/18/2025

While we do it for the horses, we know none of it would be possible without the people who love them. Today we’re grateful for our wonderful clients and the care, commitment, and compassion they show their horses every day. Thank you for helping us grow. 🌱

Address

PO Box 512
Milan, OH
44846

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14195777195

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