Vecchione Veterinary

12/25/2024

Happy holidays to all 🎄

11/28/2024

Vecchione Veterinary wishes all a safe, happy , peaceful holiday🐎🐎🐎

10/31/2024

What a gorgeous time of year in the NE of USA
Also coming into the colic season
Please remember the stressors this season brings to our equine family members
Keep watch on water consumption and regular passing of manure. Get your horse’s blankets out and be sure they r ready to go
Check your winter run in or stabling if not the area you use regularly and be sure the gates, doors and area is safe and secure
As always we are here for you if needed🐎

09/27/2024

If you suspect your horse’s poor performance or attitude is secondary to gastric ulcers then arrange a gastroscopy and have us take a look.This procedure can be done stall side so no need to travel to clinic🐎🐎🐎

06/29/2024

Backyard doesn’t mean forgotten……
They still feel pain, get sick and need attention
Have your vet perform a general physical at least once a year to be sure everyone is feeling their best🐎

04/24/2024

Digital ultrasound imaging modality to diagnose soft tissue injuries

04/20/2024

We all know how important it is to establish the status of whether or not your horse or pony have stomach ulcers
This procedure can be done at home in your barn with the use of a gastroscope
If you need to determine whether or not ulcers are causing issues in your horse or pony, this would be the procedure we can offer you

03/29/2024

Shockwave used during rehab of soft tissue sport injuries is another tool we have available in supporting tissues as they heal
Addition of this therapy results in healthier end result and horses are able to return to their prior level of performance

03/26/2024

It’s that time of year, make sure your horse is up to task performing and feeling they’re absolute best . You don’t need to be showing to be in need of a performance exam . Pleasure horses also need to be supported as they age.
Make sure your mount is feeling their best this ride season and schedule a performance exam.

02/17/2024

01/25/2024

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS CRITICAL INFORMATION

https://thehorse.com/features/where-have-all-the-horse-vets-gone/?fbclid=IwAR3dEhWHuhws0wIvaEAKfyOcUzxoSGWwCwpSyE8iEWqlIeYapvBksdsbyZk #:~:text=Equine%20veterinarians%20have%20been%20leaving%20the%20profession%20at,100%20equine%20practitioners%20remains%20beyond%20two%20decades%20post-graduation

Equine vets have been leaving the field at staggering rates, and the horse industry is advocating for a more sustainable version of the job.

01/11/2024

Is your horse’s nighttime vision better than your daytime vision?

When comparing equine vision to human vision, the horse has a smaller visible spectrum (see image) which means they see a smaller range of colors than we do. However, horses have a structure in the back of their eye—called the tapetum lucidum—that humans do not have. This enhances vision in low light conditions and allows a horse to see better in the dark than a human does. However, reflections from the tapetum lucidum can also blur images and lead to poor depth perception at night.

Dilation of the pupil allows all species to see better in the dark. This process takes longer in a horse (45 minutes) than it does in humans (25 minutes). So when a horse is asked to do something in a dark environment, it’s important to allow their vision proper time to fully accommodate.

Overall, the nighttime vision of a horse is better than the nighttime vision of a human. However, the horse’s nighttime vision is NOT better than the daytime vision of a human. Anytime you are asking your horse to function in a dim light situation, give them time to adjust. And if they are fearful, be patient and try to understand how things look from their perspective!
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee