Formerly Pacific Crest Sporthorse, we are an equine veterinary practice in Oregon City, OR dedicated to quality medicine and personal care
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Remember the danger of new grass any time of year! We see just as many pasture-associated laminitis cases in the fall as in the spring.
Gradual access onto grassy pastures, using grazing muzzles, and checking ACTH levels in your Cushing's (PPID) horse or ones that are suspected but haven't yet been tested are all things to consider before allowing extensive grazing on growing pasture.
Just a reminder that the office will be closed on Monday September 2nd for Labor Day. As always, a doctor is on call for emergencies and regular hours resume on Tuesday.
Have a safe and fun holiday weekend everyone! It seems Dr. Moneta can't stay away from horses even on a weekend away ๐
Say hello to Larkyn!
Many of you have probably talked to Larkyn already, so hopefully you can put a face to the name. Larkyn is our office manager and though she started just a few short months ago, she has already made a big impact!
Larkyn is a life-long Oregonian who grew up in Molalla and is a self-described tomboy, but also loves to get her nails done. Horses have always been a part of her life and she started by riding Arabians in Western Pleasure. At about 14 years old she got her first horse, Klyde, a 19 year old paint who was with her until he passed away at the age of 26.
Today, Larkyn enjoys the occasional trail ride with her husband, Seth, their 2 horses, Mister and Bonnie, on their 18 acres in the Beavercreek/Mulino area. They also have 4 donkeys: Gary, Jolene, Pearl and Lily. Their four legged family is completed by Stella, an American Staffy, Pig (Pigsley) an American Bully/Pocket Pit mix, Kato a German Shephard/Lab mix and cats, Ella, Emmy and Oliver.
When not spending time with her horses or doing farm chores, Larkyn can be found inside doing something she absolutely loves: reading! She also enjoys occasionally cooking for her big extended family. She loves to fish in the ocean but has a fear of swimming and/or being in a boat on rivers and lakes.
Larkyn is excited to be a part of the team at PCEVS and looks forward to getting to know each and everyone of our clients and their equine companions!
Meet Ciana!
Ciana became part of the PCEVS team earlier this year and has fit right in! Ciana grew up in Oregon and earned her bachelors in zoology at Oregon State University. Her first horse was a 16.2hh Saddlebred who taught her innumerable lessons and grew her love of riding and caring for horses.
She brings to the team some in-depth experience with wild horses and donkeys having competed in mustang training competitions and volunteering for many years at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary.
These days, Ciana most enjoys riding her own two mustangs, Harlequin and Maeve, out on trails. When not at work or the barn, Ciana enjoys sculpting clay, hiking, learning about wildlife, and going on road-trips with friends!
Are you prepared if disaster hits?
Free webinar on disaster preparation. You do have to register, see below for the info!
On Aug. 8, join AAEP member veterinarians Dr. Elizabeth Gorrell and Dr. Chelsea Folmar for a one-hour webinar discussing the essentials of disaster preparation. Whether it's tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires, learn to plan with confidence and ensure you and your animals are ready for any emergency.
Registration is FREE but required; AAEP members will receive an email with a Zoom registration link on 8/1, so be sure to check your inbox if you missed it.
Attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.
This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.
Register here: https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjyrhJK7RrOsV5LFljMxxg #/registration
Meet Kittie!
Kittie became part of our team at the beginning of the year and has become a wonderful asset to our assistant team.
At a young age, Kittie got her first horse exposure when her aunt bought an Arabian and began teaching her to ride. The horse bug continued into adulthood and has passed on to her youngest daughter, Hazel. They both love jumping and figuring out all of the quirks of their own mare, Vintage. At home Kittie, her husband Brian, and Hazel share their house with two cats named Luna and Leo. Her oldest child, Theta, isnโt far away and lives in Vancouver.
In spare time that isnโt at the barn herding horses and horse-crazy kids, Kittie is crafty and adventurous, with hobbies such as knitting, crocheting, paddleboarding and taking trips in their renovated travel trailer. Kittie loves how dynamic all horses are with their unique personalities and is excited to keep learning more about them!
Say hello to Jenny!
Jenny joined our team in late 2023 and has been a wonderful addition to our staff. You might hear her friendly voice on the phone or see her out assisting doctor's with appointments.
We first met Jenny when she was still in high school and she and her mom started bringing their (ie Jennyโs) two horses, Molly and Chance into see us. Jenny is an Oregon native and grew up in Canby. She fell in love with horses after a summer camp when she was 10 years old. With the support of her family she leapt down the horse-owning rabbit hole. On their small farm she has been able to have her horses at home so she understands all of the joy and work that requires.
Jenny is also currently completing a masters degree in Anthrozoology because working and owning horses isn't enough to keep her busy!
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Meet Maisie!
We have had new staff join us over the last year and would like to introduce them to everyone if you haven't met them already.
Maisie started with us in the spring of 2023 when she was still in high school and has continued to come in once a week to work as a veterinary/office assistant while starting college classes online for Animal Science. As a lifelong horse lover, Maisie rides in a local hunter/jumper barn and is also currently participating in the Teens and Oregon Mustangs program. She has been a wonderful asset to our clinic and is one of the most organized and productive people we know. We will be sad to see her go when she officially moves to on-campus classes in the fall!
New road sign!
Our sign was down for a few days while we got an updated one made and installed: complete with our new name, logo, and all doctors!
Only took us a year and half to get the new one up ๐
Big thanks to Oregon City Signs for making the new sign for us!
A good farrier is an essential part of your horse's health care team. Farriers see your horse every few weeks, whereas we may only see you once or twice a year for routine things so a farrier can sometimes notice trends in your horse, and not only just their feet! We โค๏ธ the farriers we work with as we strive to make every equine thrive in whatever it is they do.
Be nice to your farrier: provide a sheltered spot for them to work, have your horse ready with clean legs and feet. A little effort goes a long way to making you a good client.
Thank you farriers for all that you do!
Congratulations Kim & Mater: 1st prize in the Molalla 4th of July Giant Street Parade!! ๐บ๐ฒ. Mater is one of the best little patients and it is always fun to see him shine!
Things are about to heat up!
The average healthy horse will be able to handle the heat just fine, but these are some considerations for keeping you horse happy and healthy during hot weather
--Limit exercise or hauling to the coolest part of the day
--Make sure your horse has access to shade if turned out, if stalled make sure there is adequate air flow
--Clip horses with long coats affected by conditions such as PPID (Equine Cushings) who may not be able to thermoregulate as well
--To help avoid dehydration and ensure adequate water intake
----provide ample fresh water and refresh daily
----consider wetting down hay or feeding a mash of soaked hay pellets
----provide a salt lick and/or add a small amount of salt to normal feeding (a couple teaspoons)
We do not recommend using paste electrolytes. Unless your horse has sweat excessively for an extended period they are unlikely to need extra electrolytes.
You can offer a water bucket with dissolved electrolytes, in addition to a bucket of plain water.
If you think your horse is showing signs of heat stress move them to a shaded area, remove tack, begin hosing with cool water, monitor temperature every 10-15 minutes and call if it is not decreasing.
Signs of heat stress can include: Sweating profusely or not at all, weakness, lethargy, stumbling, labored breathing; high respiratory rate that does not return to normal, high heart rate that does not return to normal, and high re**al temperature that is not decreasing with cessation of exercise or cooling methods.
Remember to check on your human and animal neighbors as well, stay safe and cool everyone!
Happy 4th of July!
Our office is closed for the holiday, but will be open normal hours 8am-4pm tomorrow, July 5th.
As always, a doctor is on call for emergencies.
Have a fun and safe celebration!
Forward Stride is looking for a new equine to add to their team, reach out to them if you know of one that might work!
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We're seeking a horse with a sweet temperament and a strong work ethic for our program. With a sound walk, trot, and canter, this equine companion will help us provide safe and enjoyable equine experiences for our participants.
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Contact us today to discuss the possibilities of ๐ก๐๐๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ your horse to our program. We are also ๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐ก ๐ก๐๐๐จ๐๐จ. https://forms.gle/AVgTTtMjuB28gAxh7
Sometimes appointments come with bonuses-like cute puppy slurps and cuddles! ๐ฅฐ
Happy Birthday to our official "spokeshorse" Ina! (you might recognize this face from our website ; )
Ina is Dr. Moneta's mare who was born at the clinic 20 years ago and in subsequent years traveled with her to vet school, her internship in California, and back to Oregon!
Happy Birthday to our official "spokeshorse" Ina! (you might recognize this face from our website ; )
Ina is Dr. Moneta's mare who was born at the clinic 20 years ago and in subsequent years traveled with her to vet school, her internship in California, and back to Oregon!
**Over the next couple of months we will be moving to a new online pharmacy to help fulfill our client's medication & supply needs.
https://pacificcrestevs.covetruspharmacy.com/
**You may get an email if you submit a prescription from another pharmacy with links and information on how to utilize this new online store (including coupon codes).
**Advantages of the new pharmacy include direct integration with our practice software to streamline your horse's medical record keeping. We can also make prescription recommendations for you through the store so you don't have to question if you are ordering the correct thing.
**Purchases through this pharmacy will be eligible for any available manufacturer rebates (these are generally not available for purchases made via third party pharmacies such as ValleyVet, Chewy, etc).
**Please note that any prescription medication requires an up to date veterinary-client-patient relationship: ie we have examined your horse within the last year. Routine care such as dentals and vaccine administration qualify.
**This will ultimately be replacing our VetSource store.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Case Report
This patient was scheduled for an annual dental exam and equilibration. At the time of the appointment the conscientious owner noted that he had seemed a little bit odd about his mouth that day when she fed him a treat. While we expected to find perhaps run of the mill sharp enamel points, what was actually discovered was a fractured canine tooth.
The crown of the tooth was had broken almost completely off leaving an exposed pulp. The top fragment was removed that day and radiographs then confirmed that the fracture had likely occurred recently and the remaining portion was at risk for developing an infection.
Canine teeth are one of the trickier extractions to perform, especially when the normally exposed part has fractured off. We were able to bring in Dr. Dave Klugh and Dr. Moneta was able to assist him and get that fractured, painful tooth out! The last picture shows a 1.5'' needle inserted into the extracted tooth fragment demonstrating that the entire pulp canal was exposed.
Big thanks to Dr. Klugh for being an available asset to our equine veterinary community for some of our more complex dental cases!
Welcome to the world little lady! This solid red filly has been aptly named Ruby and made her entrance early this morning. Congrats to human mama, Jazmine on your new addition!
Our office will be closed on Monday, May 27th I'm observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours resume on Tuesday. A doctor will be on call for emergencies (503) 301-4211.
Our office will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours resume on Tuesday. A doctor will be on call for emergencies (503) 301-4211.
We are happy to help you determine what vaccines your horses need, and which ones they don't! Right now is a great time to vaccinate for all of the mosquito-borne diseases before we get into the heart of bug season.
Get some pizza, help some donkeys!
"Save yourself the job of making lunch or dinner on Tues, Apr 30th by ordering pizza from Pizza Hut! You can pick up your pizza in store at 17256a SE McLoughlin Blvd, or order from any of the 59 Pizza Hut locations listed here https://bit.ly/3UqxytF. ***IMPORTANT*** REFER TO CODE "RF" IN STORE OR IN THE "HAVE A COUPON?" BOX ONLINE AT PIZZAHUT.COM FOR ODS TO GET CREDIT FOR YOUR ORDER.
Please share with your friends in Oregon, Washington and Idaho who can order from any of the 59 Pizza Hut locations!
Our office voicemail issue has been resolved!
If you left a message last week and did not get a call back, please call us again this week during business hours 8am-4pm M-F. (503) 632-6336
Hello PCEVS clients! On April 11th we are making the official switch to a new software operating system for the practice.
The biggest direct impact on our clients will be that any previously saved payment methods (credit cards on file) will NOT transfer to the new system. We will be working to contact clients to re-add this information as needed.
All patient medical records and currently scheduled appointments will transfer to the new system.
As with any change we expect there to be an initial steep learning curve as we adjust, so please give us some grace as we make the transition!
Thank you for the understanding and for entrusting us with the care of your equine friends. If you have any questions please let us know in the comments or give us a call. Happy spring everyone!
Show season is getting underway! Don't forget to have your horse's annual Coggins testing done and make sure they are up to date on vaccines.
An annual negative Coggins test (testing for equine infectious anemia) is required for crossing state lines and some in-state show venues will also require it.
USEF regulations also require influenza/rhino vaccination to be current (within the last 6 months).
Note that travel across state lines also requires a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI aka health certificate).
If you're not sure when your horse's last Coggins test or vaccines were done give us a call and we can check your records and help get them up to date if needed!
15056 S Spangler Road
Oregon City, OR
97045
| Monday | 8am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |
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Scoping is not just for stomachs! Here we are looking at the inside of a bladder on a patient who suddenly started having discolored urine. A scope of the urethra and bladder can help determine where the off color is coming from. You can actually see two different "cascades" on this video: the first one is very dark and the second is more typical urine color (one from each ureter that enters the bladder). This indicates that the source of the discolored urine is coming from only one kidney/ureter. In this case the best thing for the patient is a referral to Oregon State for further diagnostics with their large animal internal medicine team. We are lucky to have them as a resource for us and our patients! Thanks to @medequusltd for making a great and versatile endoscope!
Who knows what this is??? If your first thought was an alien or portal to another dimension, we can see why you'd think that! Actually, this is a structure called the pylorus, which is positioned at the bottom of the stomach. The dark hole is the entrance to the duodenum (small intestine). This is a common place for glandular stomach ulcers to occur. You can see some here: the very red splotchy areas towards the bottom. We commonly see glandular ulcers in horses presenting with performance issues such as a reluctance to work or unwillingess to go forward. Sometimes these horses will also seem to get uncomfortable when they eat grain or concentrates. Horses can have these type of stomach ulcers with or without having ulcers in the upper (squamous) portion of the stomach, and they are often treated differently too which is why it is important to get a diagnosis via gastroscopy. With our fantastic MedView DV Gastroscope from @medequusltd we can scope your horse at our clinic or at your barn. Feel free to give us a call to schedule or get more info! (503) 632-6336
Who knows what this is??? If your first thought was an alien or portal to another dimension, we can see why you'd think that! Actually, this is a structure called the pylorus, which is positioned at the bottom of the stomach. The dark hole is the entrance to the duodenum (small intestine). This is a common place for glandular stomach ulcers to occur. You can see some here: the very red splotchy areas towards the bottom. We commonly see glandular ulcers in horses presenting with performance issues such as a reluctance to work or unwillingess to go forward. Sometimes these horses will also seem to get uncomfortable when they eat grain or concentrates. Horses can have these type of stomach ulcers with or without having ulcers in the upper (squamous) portion of the stomach, and they are often treated differently too which is why it is important to get a diagnosis via gastroscopy. With our fantastic MedView DV Gastroscope from MedEquus we can scope your horse at our clinic or at your barn. Feel free to give us a call to schedule or get more info! (503) 632-6336
Region 6 USDF Championships is in full swing. Dr. Willsey was on site yesterday and Dr. Moneta is here during competition hours today and tomorrow. Congrats to all who have shown already and good luck to everyone!
A horse sized splinter! This little wood chunk had broken off at skin level and a small incision had to be made to pull this out. One end was very sharp so it was easy to see how it punctured the skin and then got buried.
Equine Emergencies: CHOKE Aka esophageal obstruction, choke is one of the common emergencies we get called out for. Do you have experience with choke or any questions? Let us know in the comments! Signs of choke usually start soon after the horse starts eating grain (sometimes hay, but grain/pellets are more common) and include discharge from both nostrils, usually white to green color, coughing, neck spasms as the horse tries to swallow. Some horses are very calm, others can become anxious. What to do if you suspect your horse is choking: remove food and water and call your veterinarian! Some choke episodes are very short and will self-resolve within a few minutes, but if not then your horse will need some help. What not to do: do not administer any oral medications (they can't swallow them!). Do not try to fix it by squirting water in their mouth as you could cause the horse to aspirate. When the vet arrives: a big bucket of warm water is appreciated! A physical exam will be done and then the horse is typically sedated and a nasogastric tube is passed up the horse's nose and into the esophagus until the blockage is encountered. Food material will usually start coming back through the tube, it is then gently lavaged with water until the blockage is cleared and the tube can be passed all the way to the stomach. Follow your vet's instructions for aftercare! This may include an altered diet, antiinflammatories, and antibiotics depending on the case. Monitor your horse after a choke episode for fever, lack of appetite, coughing, lethargy, or recurrence of choke signs.
When you're born during chilly weather you get used to wearing a blanket really quickly! Congrats to Kyle on your flashy new colt!
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