Lake Erie Equine

Lake Erie Equine Lake Erie Equine is an ambulatory practice that services north central Ohio and beyond.
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🚨 A Serious Reminder About Medications We do not dispense injectable medications. Recently, we’ve seen far too many case...
09/04/2025

🚨 A Serious Reminder About Medications

We do not dispense injectable medications. Recently, we’ve seen far too many cases of horses receiving drugs that weren’t prescribed to them or being given dangerously incorrect doses.

One of my first cases as a vet was a 200 lb miniature horse who was colicing. His owner’s friend gave him a “colic drug,” but couldn’t say what it was. After several phone calls, we learned it was Banamine and he had been given a dose meant for a 1,000 lb horse.

Sadly, this isn’t rare. Owners often don’t know exactly what was given or how much, making safe care incredibly difficult. Using the wrong medication or the wrong dose can have serious, even fatal, consequences.

Please:
✅ Only use medications prescribed for your horse.
✅ Call your vet first before giving anything.

Your horse’s safety depends on it. ❤️🐴

🚫🐴💧 Why You Don’t See Us Tubing Horses with Mineral OilOnce upon a time, mineral oil was a go to for colicky horses. But...
09/03/2025

🚫🐴💧 Why You Don’t See Us Tubing Horses with Mineral Oil

Once upon a time, mineral oil was a go to for colicky horses. But veterinary medicine has evolved, and here’s why we’ve moved away from it:

🔹 It wasn’t that effective – Mineral oil mostly helped us track gut movement (when it showed up in manure), but it didn’t hydrate or soften impactions.
🔹 It carried risks – If a horse accidentally aspirated even a small amount, it could cause serious or even fatal pneumonia.
🔹 We have better options now – Modern treatments like water, electrolytes, and other products safely help break up impactions and get things moving again.

💡 We still pass stomach tubes to relieve pressure and deliver fluids, but our goal is safer, more effective care for every horse.

08/30/2025

We’ll be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. As always, we’re here for our clients if an emergency arises. All texts, emails, and non-urgent calls will be returned on Tuesday. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing holiday!

🍂 It’s time to schedule your fall vaccines! 🍂We’ll be sending out reminders in the next week, but you’re welcome to get ...
08/29/2025

🍂 It’s time to schedule your fall vaccines! 🍂

We’ll be sending out reminders in the next week, but you’re welcome to get ahead of the rush.

📞 Text or call us today to reserve your spot!

Dr. Kate will be away attending Continuing Education from September 13–17 and will have limited access to cell service d...
08/28/2025

Dr. Kate will be away attending Continuing Education from September 13–17 and will have limited access to cell service during this time.

Continuing education is an important part of providing the highest quality care for your horses, and we appreciate your support as Dr. Kate invests in her professional growth.

• Emergency services will remain available through our emergency line.

• All non-urgent communications (calls, texts, and emails) will be addressed after her return.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Yes, we are accepting new clients!We’re currently taking on new clients based on geographical location and practice fit....
08/26/2025

Yes, we are accepting new clients!

We’re currently taking on new clients based on geographical location and practice fit. This month, we’ve referred out a few inquiries that were better served elsewhere, such as those seeking reproductive or neonatal care, as well as those outside our service area.

If you’re interested in becoming a client, please reach out. We’d be happy to discuss expectations and see if we’re a good fit for your horse’s care.

08/24/2025

A Quick Note About Emergencies

This evening, we received three emergency calls in a short span of time. One of those emergencies had multiple people calling about the same horse, which actually delayed care for everyone.

To help us respond as quickly as possible:

• Please ensure only one person calls, ideally someone who is present with the horse.

• If you are not a current client, include the full address in your message.

• Make sure your phone can accept calls from unknown numbers. I’m often unable to call people back because their phones automatically decline my calls.

These simple steps will help us provide faster care for your horse and others in need.

While Rose is away, Gretchen is stepping in as my backup veterinary assistant. Unfortunately, she’s not quite trained to...
08/18/2025

While Rose is away, Gretchen is stepping in as my backup veterinary assistant. Unfortunately, she’s not quite trained to drive, schedule appointments, or operate the computer system. Thanks for your patience as I work through the calls and messages from the weekend and this morning!

Coming soon to a 4Runner near you… a brand new vet box!Rose and I can’t wait to get it installed and finally be organize...
08/16/2025

Coming soon to a 4Runner near you… a brand new vet box!

Rose and I can’t wait to get it installed and finally be organized again. We’re planning the big switch (fingers crossed) this weekend, so if you think you might have an emergency, please let us know ASAP so we can grab any essential gear.

Here’s to a tidier, more efficient mobile clinic!

Next week, Rose will be out of the office and Dr. Kate will be flying solo.We’ll have a reduced appointment schedule and...
08/15/2025

Next week, Rose will be out of the office and Dr. Kate will be flying solo.

We’ll have a reduced appointment schedule and even a few rare, appointment free days to catch up on office work, attempt some home improvement projects, and most importantly log some quality barn time with her own horses.

We do have a few last minute openings the final week of August for anyone who needs a short notice spot.

Pictured below is Dr. Kate’s second favorite assistant, Tanner.

At Lake Erie Equine, we’re proud supporters of 4-H because it’s where my own journey began. As a horse crazy 7 year old ...
08/12/2025

At Lake Erie Equine, we’re proud supporters of 4-H because it’s where my own journey began. As a horse crazy 7 year old from a non horsey family, 4-H gave me the chance to learn, grow, and become the horseman I am today. I’ll always be grateful for the generous horse people who shared their time, energy, and even their horses so I could chase my dream. So far we have seen patients at the Erie and Huron County Fairs, stay tuned to see if we will be needed at Lorain County next week.

08/09/2025

My favorite thing about horse people is that they “get it”.

This week was extra hectic - appointments shuffled to fit in emergencies, cases triaged, and even one urgent care call where I had to say, “I have no idea when I can be there, but I’ll let you know when I do.”

Every single person was flexible, patient, and willing to go with the flow. I’m so grateful for a practice full of people who always put the horse first. ❤️

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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