Gulf Coast Equine Hospital

01/11/2024

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12/22/2023

Our clinic will be closed on Monday, Dec 25th and Tuesday, Dec 26th. If you have an emergency with your pet, please call 251-752-7856. We wish you all the very best and happy holidays!

11/27/2023

10/27/2023

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What is laminitis? In short, it’s a painful condition that affects the horse’s feet. It results from disruption in blood flow to the laminae of the foot. This disruption affects the bond between the hoof wall and coffin bone. There are various causes of laminitis, including but not limited to: grain overload, excessive access to lush forage, high fever/illness.
So what do you look for if you suspect laminitis? Lameness/reluctance to walk, heat in feet, increased digital pulse in feet. If you suspect your horse may be suffering from laminitis, call a vet immediately! The sooner treatment begins, the better likelihood there is for recovery.

10/16/2023

10/09/2023

While it’s a common equine emergency, espophageal obstruction (“choke”) can look alarming, especially if you've never seen it before. Unlike in human medicine, where choking refers to a tracheal (or windpipe) obstruction, choke in horses refers to an obstruction of the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

Most commonly, choking occur when horses eat concentrated feed too quickly without chewing it appropriately, which results in a firm bolus lodged in the animal's esophagus. However, esophageal obstruction can also occur with hay or straw, hard treats, carrots, or nonfood objects. Poor dentition, which leads to inadequate chewing, is also a frequent cause of choke.

While common, chokes can have serious consequences so be sure to call your veterinarian as soon as you notice signs of choke. A bad choke is fairly obvious to both veterinarians and horse owners, but a mild choke could be confused with an upper respiratory tract infection or colic.

Read more about this condition on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/understanding-choke-horses

10/02/2023

09/28/2023

Whatever is Dr. Stewart doing today?! This mare was presented to us for breeding management in the spring. On initial ultrasound of her uterus, it was noted that she had several cysts in the endometrial tissue, or the lining, of the uterus. After several attempts to breed her, she did not take. Endometrial cysts can prevent a mare from becoming pregnant, as conditions have to be just perfect inside the uterus for an embryo to implant. Her owner brought her to us this fall to have these cysts removed, and to increase her chances of a successful breeding in the spring. We are able to use our endoscope to enter the uterus and visualize the cysts, then we use our Ligasure cautery unit to cauterize them internally. Check out this video to see Dr. Stewart in action!
We provide many reproductive services at Gulf Coast Equine, from breeding ultrasounds, artificial insemination, stallion collection, and more. Call us today to get set up for breeding season!

09/11/2023

What do you know about f***l egg counts and when was the last time your horse had one?

“F***ls” are one of the most useful tools in a parasite control program. This simple test evaluates fresh manure for parasite eggs; it allows your veterinarian to determine which parasites are present and whether the infection is light, moderate, or heavy. Your veterinarian can then use this information to recommend the right dewormer for your horse.

Here are some additional facts on f***l egg count courtesy of the horse doctors at Black Diamond Equine Veterinary clinic:

The best time to perform an annual f***l is mid-summer so that additional worming can occur as needed. F***l egg counts also help us identify if resistance to wormers is developing on the property.

New horses coming into a herd should have a f***l performed prior to being introduced and should then be wormed with the appropriate wormer.

09/01/2023

All horses are exposed to the five potentially fatal core diseases — West Nile virus, Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, tetanus, and rabies. However, of these core diseases, rabies presents the most serious threat for horses because it’s 100% fatal. Yet only one in seven horses is va...

06/08/2023

We will be closed today 11am-2pm for software updates. Sorry for any inconvenience.

05/23/2023

This Thursday (May 25th, 2023) we will be closed from 12pm-2pm for staff education. We look forward to serving you and your furry friends before and after this time!

02/24/2023

A BIG congratulations to our very own and very loved Dr. Timothy Stewart for being awarded with the Cattleman of the Year Award and the JT Vaughn Award last night at the Baldwin County Cattlemans Association’s Annual meeting!

12/15/2022

One of our sweet clients sent us the best breakfast spread from Dan's Diner this morning! It was so wonderful! We are thankful for our thoughtful clients as well as our delicious local restaurants!

Thank you Gulf Coast Equine Hospital for allowing us to cater your Holiday Breakfast!

10/17/2022

Happy Vet Team Appreciation week!!!
We have such a great team here at Baldwin Animal Clinic and Gulf Coast Equine Hospital! From drawing blood to picking up p**p, and cleaning kennels/stalls to taking X-rays. That’s right, it’s not glamorous! But they do it because their passion is your pets!
Give them all a shout out in the comments below!