Kleinpeter Equine Veterinary Services, LLC.

09/26/2025

We are excited to announce that Dr. Susanna Charland has joined the team at Kleinpeter Equine Veterinary Services!
Dr. Susanna is from Sunshine, LA where she grew up riding hunters and jumpers. Her passion for horses led her to purse a veterinary degree at Ross University, and she completed her clinical year at UC Davis. During her equine internship at Ocean State Equine in Rhode Island she gained experience in medicine, dentistry, lameness, emergency medicine, and reproduction. In 2019, Dr. Susanna joined Blue Ridge Equine Clinic in Virginia, where she focused on all aspects of general equine ambulatory practice and she finished a certification in Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation at Chi University. She is thrilled to be home in Louisiana and is looking forward to providing well-rounded care for your horses!

03/08/2022

With foaling season in full swing, it’s critical to know the following important times and events in the foal’s early life. By becoming familiar with the benchmarks of a healthy delivery, you can better prepare your mare and foal for a healthy, happy future!

Who all has babies on the way?!

03/02/2022

Help us to help you! Here are a few tips to help make your time with your veterinarian as efficient, productive, and safe as possible!

01/14/2022

It’s that time of year! 😁

Call today to schedule your horse’s teeth float during January or February and take advantage of our dental specials!

12/25/2021

We’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

10/05/2021

🍂🍂 It’s FALL y’all!! While we are rejoicing in a break from the heat, take a second to make sure your equine companions are ready to tackle the winter ahead!

Happy first day of Fall! 🍂🍁🌧💨

This time of the year is ideal to prepare your horse and your property for the arrival of winter. Your veterinarian is one of your greatest allies this season: be sure to discuss vaccination and dewormers, but also use this opportunity to chat about recommended changes in nutrition and exercise program for your horse, and at what temperature turnout sheets and blankets might be a good idea. Your horse doctor can help you and your equine friend ease into the colder season without a hitch!

09/03/2021

Our hearts and prayers are with everyone and every horse affected by Ida. The clinic is up and running as normal and as always, our after hours emergency services are here for you. LSU, Lamar Dixon, and countless other resources are doing a great job providing relief efforts and supplies for those in need. Give us a call, we’re here for you.

08/26/2021

☢️ CAUTION - “Cat” scan in progress ☢️

Boudreaux hard at work helping interpret some radiographs today!

Call us today (225-744-4671) to get scheduled for all of your lameness/radiology needs!

Whether your horse is a national competitor or a backyard buddy, we want to partner with you in new

08/23/2021

🎉UPDATE -Congratulations Katie Zimmerman on being Boudreaux’s top pick! Come by the office to pick up any time during business hours!

💥💥 IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉

Even though Boudreaux seems unamused about our giveaway contest, we know y'all will be! ** Disclaimer - Boudreaux is not included in the giveaway, he is an essential employee around here** Basket includes several t-shirts, koozies, a tumber, and some extra bonus items!

💥💥 Rules:
1. Like AND Share this post!
2. Comment and tag your fellow equine lovers!

Winner will be chosen next week (possibly by Boudreaux🐱)!

08/03/2021

💥💥 IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉

Even though Boudreaux seems unamused about our giveaway contest, we know y'all will be! ** Disclaimer - Boudreaux is not included in the giveaway, he is an essential employee around here** Basket includes several t-shirts, koozies, a tumber, and some extra bonus items!

💥💥 Rules:
1. Like AND Share this post!
2. Comment and tag your fellow equine lovers!

Winner will be chosen next week (possibly by Boudreaux🐱)!

07/13/2021

🐎 WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS? 🐎

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse at any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers, which are the result of the erosion of the lining of the stomach due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. This condition is often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule also can be a factor, and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers. Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach and the blood flow to the stomach, thus contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, thus decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

The only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through gastroscopy, a non invasive procedure that can be done by our veterinarians in the clinic!

Contact us for more information or to schedule a gastroscopy, or click on the link below to read more on equine gastric ulcers!

07/09/2021

Great info to read as we approach the hottest months of summer (I know, we are also thinking how could it possibly get any hotter 🥵). If you notice any of these signs in your horse, contact your veterinarian ASAP!

CAN YOU RECOGNIZE HEAT STRESS IN HORSES? ☀️🐴

A horse’s body maintains its normal temperature in hot weather by moving heat through the muscles and out through the skin. Exercise is a major source of body heat, and horses that cannot sweat will usually overheat very rapidly, even in cooler weather with a small amount of exercise.

When outside temperature + relative humidity = 150 or above, it's hard for a horse to keep cool because their ability to sweat is compromised — especially if the humidity contributes over half of the 150.

Signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Foals usually cannot take as much heat as adult horses. A mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day. Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will have more problems. Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.

Does this mean you should not ride on a hot day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and signs of heat exhaustion, as heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke quickly. Above all, be kind and attentive to your equine partner’s need. If you feel hot, they feel hotter. So if they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.

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Source: Heat Stroke | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/heat-stroke