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Sunrise Equine Veterinary Services Equine veterinary service. We provide veterinary services for horses in North Branch and surrounding areas.

We seek to educate clients and others in the community on horse care and prevention of disease and injury.

16/05/2025

**we're back up and running and caught up!! Thank you all for your patience 😄

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that our internet and software is down today.
We can still take phone calls but cannot access the schedule like normal or do certain things without our main computers up and running. Please keep phone calls to either emergencies or urgent medication pick ups. We will update this status once we know more or once it's up and running again. Thank you all for your patience and understanding! 🤗

Tis the season for creepy crawlies! Groom and check your horse often, use topical tick preventatives, and get familiar w...
19/04/2025

Tis the season for creepy crawlies! Groom and check your horse often, use topical tick preventatives, and get familiar with your horses normal behaviors so you know when they’re not quite right. Below is some information about Lyme Disease in horses, the other condition we often see is Anaplasmosis. Horses with Anaplasmosis usually develop a high fever, so make sure to have a thermometer handy! 🌡️

WARMER WEATHER = TICK SEASON! 📢

As the weather warms up, ticks are becoming more active — which clearly means more chances for your horses (or yourself and your family pets) to encounter this parasite. Despite their diminutive size and appearance, ticks are highly equipped to carry and transmit many serious diseases including Equine Piroplasmosis, Lyme Disease, Equine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (Ehrlichiosis) and Tick Paralysis, so tick control remains an important management practice for horse owners.

Because ticks infected with serious diseases do not usually transmit those pathogens immediately and often must feed for a period of time before disease transmission, removing them from your horse as soon as possible is important. Check your horses for ticks thoroughly after a ride, and at least daily if they’re out on pasture in order to prevent disease transmission.

From a pasture management perspective, you can decrease the number of ticks your horse may pick up by removing brush and mowing tall grass where ticks like to live and discouraging wildlife such as deer that tend to reintroduce ticks to grazing areas.

Additional facts about Lyme disease in horses is available on the�Equine Disease Communication Center's website at: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/lyme-disease

And as always, if you have questions on tick control or the diseases they can transmit to your horses, talk to your local horse doctor!

Take a moment to listen to this great podcast discussing a common condition we diagnose - Vitamin E deficiency! 🌾
16/04/2025

Take a moment to listen to this great podcast discussing a common condition we diagnose - Vitamin E deficiency! 🌾

Could your horse be vitamin E deficient without you knowing it? New research suggests this vital nutrient deficiency might be far more common than we realize, even in horses with access to fresh pasture.Drs. Amy Johnson and Megan Palmisano join Ve...

⚠️ Pasture Safety Tips for a Happier, Healthier Horse! ⚠️Spring is here, and that means more time out in the pasture for...
09/04/2025

⚠️ Pasture Safety Tips for a Happier, Healthier Horse! ⚠️

Spring is here, and that means more time out in the pasture for your horses! Here are a few essential safety tips to help keep your herd safe and injury-free:

‼️ Use Breakaway Halters: If your horse must wear a halter in the pasture, always opt for a breakaway style. In the event of entanglement, it can reduce the risk of serious injury. If halters are left on, they should be checked daily to make sure that they are clean, dry, and not rubbing or causing wounds to the horses face.

‼️ Cap Those T-Posts: Sharp metal T-posts can cause devastating injuries. A simple plastic cap can make all the difference and help protect your horse from unnecessary wounds.

‼️ Ditch the Barbed Wire: While it may be common in cattle fencing, barbed wire poses a high risk for horses. Replace it with smooth wire, wooden fencing, or safer alternatives to prevent cuts and lacerations.

‼️ Remove Burdock Plants: Burdock may seem harmless, but its burrs can tangle in manes, tails, and even eyes, causing discomfort or injury. Regular pasture checks to remove this and other harmful plants are key.

Keeping your pastures safe is one of the best ways to prevent emergency vet calls—and ensures your horses enjoy their turnout time to the fullest!

Equine Asthma (Heaves): What You Need to KnowHeaves, currently known as equine asthma, is a chronic respiratory conditio...
06/03/2025

Equine Asthma (Heaves): What You Need to Know

Heaves, currently known as equine asthma, is a chronic respiratory condition triggered by allergens like dust and mold. Symptoms include coughing, nasal discharge, labored breathing, and exercise intolerance. Without proper management, it can severely impact a horse’s quality of life.

The first step in managing heaves is a clear diagnosis. Broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) is recommended for the most accurate diagnosis, especially in mild cases. This is a procedure performed under short-acting sedation where a tube is passed up the nostril into the lungs, a small amount of fluid is introduced into the airway, and then collected for analysis. This documents the inflammation, mucus, and immune cells in the airways to confirm the diagnosis and severity of heaves. Determining the specific type of cells present helps to target treatment.

Managing Heaves:
✔ Environmental Changes – Reduce allergen exposure by soaking or steaming hay, using dust-free bedding, and maximizing turnout. Small square bales generally have less dust and mold than large round bales. If a round bale is necessary, use a small diameter hay net to limit the amount of direct exposure to dust and mold particles within the bale.

✔ Dietary Support – Supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids & MSM can help reduce inflammation.

✔ Medications – Bronchodilators and corticosteroids (oral or inhaled) provide relief, but should be used judiciously. Long-term or frequent use of steroids, particularly corticosteroids, can have various side effects, including; a suppressed immune system, laminitis, weight gain, and muscle wasting.

✔ Therapies – Immunotherapy, acupuncture, and shockwave therapy may help improve respiratory health.

✔ Inhaled Medications – Devices like AeroHippus and Flexineb deliver targeted treatment directly to the lungs. For established clients, we have a Flexineb unit available at the clinic that we will rent out for treatments.

Early diagnosis and a customized treatment plan are key! If your horse shows signs of heaves, contact us to discuss the best options for their health and comfort.

17/02/2025

We’re excited to offer Mesotherapy!

Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment which consists of a series of microinjections into the middle layer of the skin (the mesoderm) to help block the transmission of pain.

This treatment can be used for a variety of conditions including;
👉Overriding dorsal spinous processes (kissing spine syndrome)
👉Back soreness secondary to a lameness or poor saddle fit
👉Arthritis of the neck and back
👉Sacroiliac and gluteal muscle pain

Mesotherapy is often combined with other treatments and rehab modalities as a multi-modal pain approach for horses with musculoskeletal conditions.

14/02/2025

💖 This Valentine’s Day, Show Your Horse’s Joints Some Love!

Your horse gives you their heart every day—make sure their joints feel the love too! 💕 Keep them feeling their best with trusted solutions to support joint health and mobility.

Adequan and Zycosan are FDA approved injectable joint supplements. These products work by reducing inflammation, providing joint lubrication, and supporting cartilage.

🩷Zycosan – 1 injection into the muscle every 7 days for 4 treatments

🩷Adequan – 1 injection into the muscle every 4 days for 7 treatments

Rebates available when purchased in clinic or through the online pharmacy!

Give your equine partner the care they deserve so they can keep moving, competing, and enjoying life by your side!

Link to online pharmacy: https://sunriseequine.covetruspharmacy.com/Horse/Pharmacy/Joint-Care/c/50111

Did you know that healing properties exist within your own horse’s blood? 🩸We’re proud to offer ProStride as a steroid f...
05/02/2025

Did you know that healing properties exist within your own horse’s blood? 🩸

We’re proud to offer ProStride as a steroid free- alternative for joint injections.

This product uses autologous (from the horse’s own blood) proteins to provide anti inflammatory relief, but also has regenerative properties to help the body heal itself!

In 20 minutes, your horse’s blood can be processed into a concentrated solution that is injected back into the affected joint(s).

See the diagram below for a comparison of traditional steroid and ProStride injections.

Hauling Options for our clients🐴● All Mac Inc. Located in Stacy, MN offers trailer rentals. Give them a call at 651-295-...
04/02/2025

Hauling Options for our clients🐴
● All Mac Inc. Located in Stacy, MN offers trailer rentals. Give them a call at 651-295-9498. Also for your convenience their website link is https://allmacinc.com/trailer-rentals/
● Widdes Trailer Sales. Located in Esko, MN has stock trailers for rent. 218-879-4679
● We also have a list of haulers available for hire at the office, just call in and our receptionists would be happy to provide you with some numbers.

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There are limited Routine Care Days so call ahead to schedule your spring visit! (This schedule is specifically for Rout...
27/01/2025

There are limited Routine Care Days so call ahead to schedule your spring visit! (This schedule is specifically for Routine Care Day appointments) See 1st photo for explanation of routine care days to make sure it works for you, find your zone, and call to schedule your appointment 😊

Case Spotlight: EOTRH 🦷Meet Pal, a 23-year-old gelding who presented with discomfort while eating and sensitivity around...
26/01/2025

Case Spotlight: EOTRH 🦷

Meet Pal, a 23-year-old gelding who presented with discomfort while eating and sensitivity around his mouth. His owner had observed a decline in Pal's dominance amongst herd mates, reduced energy levels, and an exaggerated chewing motion while he ate.

Following a comprehensive examination and radiographic evaluation, we diagnosed Pal with Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH), a dental condition affecting the incisors and canines, characterized by brittle, painful teeth with abnormal roots. The cause of this condition remains unknown.

In Pal's case, the disease had progressed to the point where several of his incisors were broken or loose, with resorption evident on many teeth and a few exhibiting abnormally bulbous roots.

Treatment necessitated the extraction of all affected teeth to alleviate pain and enhance Pal's quality of life. We performed this procedure in our clinic, utilizing standing sedation and local anesthesia.

Post-operatively, Pal is recovering well, demonstrating improved comfort and a renewed interest in life. Notably, his ability to eat hay improved immediately following surgery and he no longer chews abnormally. Within one week, his owner observed a re-establishment of dominance within the herd, increased energy levels, and a renewed enthusiasm for feeding time.

Is your horse due for a dental examination? Early detection can significantly impact the quality of life for horses affected by this condition. We encourage you to contact us to schedule an assessment or to learn more about the services we offer for horses with EOTRH.

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Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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+16515832162

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