Cheval Veterinary Services

12/25/2022

Cheval Veterinary Services wishes to all clients, friends and horse lovers an outstanding Christmas! May your new year come with lots of colts, fillies, prizes and the pure joy of riding !

07/22/2022

Enjoying a moment with two patients

03/05/2022

Equine Herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been detected in multiple horses in several counties in CA. To reduce disease spread, the CA State Veterinarian recommends that all hunter/jumper events (the most affected group) be postponed for the next 28 days; all equine events be postponed for the next 14 days and all non-essential horse movements postponed for at least 14 days.

The first love of my life was the veterinary medicine.  Treating sick animals was all I wanted to do since very early age.

02/15/2022

Colts and fillies will be coming soon! It is important to have your mare vaccinated 1 month prior the delivery date or 2 months if she is not current on her vaccinations (2 doses). That will make her colostrum be "rich" in antibodies, helping you raise a healthy baby.

10/22/2021

A reminder for all my clients and horse lovers: it is time for the fall vaccines. Remember, vaccines are cheaper than having your horse sick and being treated. When done by a veterinarian, good quality vaccines are guaranteed. Call to schedule an appointment for your horse(s).

The first love of my life was the veterinary medicine.  Treating sick animals was all I wanted to do since very early age.

08/25/2021

Gilroy alert: mosquitos carrying West Nile virus were found in Gilroy. Protect your horse, by giving him/her the vaccine. Keep your herd protected and safe from diseases that we are able to prevent. Remember, vaccines are way cheaper than getting the disease, are "smarter" and less suffering for your horse.

The first love of my life was the veterinary medicine.  Treating sick animals was all I wanted to do since very early age.

07/02/2021

I "know" this Veterinarian / truck! There are cookies there, where is mine?

05/21/2021

Mules, are our patient as well. This one is a gorgeous 20 days old, very friendly and well bred as you can see. Just a reminder that there was an outbreak of Influenza in San Jose. Influenza is highly contagious and it is a reportable disease. Donkeys and mules are susceptible as well and can get very sick from the disease. Please, vaccinate your horses, donkeys and burros, it is safer, smarter and cheaper!

05/04/2021

Since the business was opened, Reins and Cheval Veterinary Services have been doing a Low Cost Gelding Clinic to help people that cannot afford the procedure. We missed 2020 due to Covid. We have been lucky to count with Dr. Richard McCormick (Valley Equine Hospital), with his experience and knowledge. "One Horse at a Time" from Kentucky helped with a donation, making it even cheaper for the owners. We are all grateful.

04/01/2021

How many equine vet almost drove back home to a surprise passenger like this cutie one?

03/28/2021

Since the opening of the practice, we have offered a gelding clinic with the collaboration of REINS, with the exception of 2020, due to Covid. This year, together with Valley Equine Hospital, we are back!

03/25/2021

Alert: a case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV1) was confirmed positive on Santa Clara County on a 21 year old mare. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs worldwide in horse populations. The virus are named by numbers, which the 1, 3 and 4 posing the most risk for horses. The most common, 1 and 4, can cause abortion, respiratory and neurologic disease. Keep your horses vaccinated, prevention is smarter, cheaper and safer for the horse.

03/12/2021

Horses need a companion. Being herd animals, they lack the presence of other horses. It is important for them to see, smell, hear and interact with other group members. Being build for open spaces, they are not much flexible like a cat or dog, so the grooming that companions provide to them are crucial for their well being. If you own a horse, please, provide him/her with a buddy. Their health will thank you.

02/08/2021

Deworming: A lot changed in recent years about deworming. In the past, it was acceptable to deworm every 2 months or so and "rotate" the dewormer. Recently, this approach is considered very wrong. Today, we check the parasite load of each horse to decide how many times a year each horse needs dewormer, from none to two, in general. Each horse is different, each farm as well.
The resistance to dewormer is a serious danger that is already happening. Please, help fight this situation, (global worming!) by talking to your veterinarian and taking the correct steps for your horse, your property.