🐴Did you know horses can suffer from stomach ulcers? Let’s dive into this common health issue affecting our equine friends! 🔍Ulcers are sores in a horse’s stomach lining that can be caused by stress, certain medications, and a diet high in grains. Understanding the causes is key to prevention!🌾. 🚨Look out for signs like poor appetite, weight loss, changes in behavior, and decreased performance. Recognizing these symptoms early can lead to timely intervention!🏥. 🩺Seeking proper diagnosis and treatment from a veterinarian is crucial for horses with ulcers. Professional guidance ensures the best care for our beloved horses! 💖. 🌿To keep your horse healthy and happy, consider feeding smaller, more frequent meals, providing plenty of turnout time, and managing stress levels. Prevention is always better than cure!🍎
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🐴✨Witness the healing journey of one of our young patients who presented with an emergency laceration. Our skilled Dr. Fisch performed a meticulous laceration repair on this yearling, ensuring a swift recovery. At AVS Equine Hospital, we prioritize the wellbeing of every horse in our care. 🏥💖 #Avsequine #HorseVet #EquineHealth #LacerationRepair #VeterinaryCare
Thank you to all of our friends and clients all over the Tri-state area for trusting TEAM AVS with your horses since January 1984. Your trust helped us grow from 1 truck with a Dr. & technician in 1984 to the only full service equine hospital within 150 miles of Tallahassee. Thanks to all of you, it’s been 40 great years and the best is yet to come. #avsequinehospital #40years #equine #equinevet #happybirthday#tallahasseehorsevet
AVS Equine Hospital will be closed for
scheduled appointments 1/1/2024.
As always, we are here for your
equine emergencies 24H/365D
850-386-3619
Happy New Year 2024! #avsequinehospital #happynewyear
Merry Christmas to all of our friends, both human and equine. We are blessed to work with you and your horses. TEAM AVS.
AVS Equine Hospital will be closed for
scheduled appointments
12/22/23 through 12/25/23
As always, we are here for your
equine emergencies 24H/365D
850-386-3619
Wishing you a blessed and Merry Christmas!
Colic is a common and potentially serious condition that affects the digestive system of horses. It can cause abdominal pain, discomfort, and distress.
Some of the signs of colic include:
* Pawing at the ground or kicking at the belly.
* Lying down and getting up repeatedly or rolling on the ground.
* Lack of appetite or reduced fecal output.
* Sweating or increased heart rate.
If you notice any of these signs in your horse, don’t panic, but call your veterinarian right away. Colic can be treated with medication, fluids, or surgery, depending on the cause and severity. The sooner you act, the better the chances of recovery for your horse.
You can reduce the risk of colic by providing your horse with a balanced diet, plenty of water, regular exercise, and routine dental care. #avsequinehospital #colic #horse #horseowners #equineveterinarian #whattowatch #guthealth
In 2004, Congress designated December 13th as National Day of the Horse, and has been celebrated each year since. The day was established to encourage U.S. citizens to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States.#nationaldayofthehorse #avsequinehospital #horse #blessed
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Horses are accident prone. Appropriate and effective wound care means first knowing what type of injury your horse has and then how to treat it.
Laceration or tear: the edges are torn and irregular in shape and there are often skin flaps with a limited blood flow.It’s important to make sure the laceration isn’t deep enough to require stitches before performing horse wound care on your own.
Abrasion: a superficial wound such as a graze which does not fully penetrate
the skin.
Puncture: can be much more serious than it first appears, with a variable depth of soft tissue penetration but a small skin opening. Foreign material can be carried deep inside and trapped in the wound.
Penetration: where an object penetrates a body cavity with risk to the internal organs.
DON’T FORGET: every equine should be vaccinated against tetanus — infection can invade the body through any wound and even tiny scratches pose a risk. #avsequinehospital #suture #equinevet #equine #thankful
Did you know we offer haul-in discounts for Teeth Floats and Radiographs? Give us a call at 850-386-3619 to find out more and schedule your horse’s next appointment. #avsequinehospital #haul #discount #horse #equinevet #equinemedicine #horsetrailer
A spinal manipulation exam is a full motion palpation exam performed to identify areas of restricted mobility. These areas are then manipulated, or adjusted, to restore normal function and range of motion of the joints.
All spinal manipulation exams begin with a baseline lameness exam, which help identify potential areas of concern, followed by palpation and adjustment of the equine spine, ribs, pelvis, and limbs.
Specific knowledge of equine anatomy and extensive training is required to correct a restriction, not extreme strength. #avsequinehospital #spinalmanipulation #feelinggood #equinevet #jog #horse
The earliest signs that your horse might be suffering from a corneal ulcer are squinting, excessive tearing, and avoidance of bright light.While you are waiting for your veterinarian to arrive, these are the steps you can take to help make your horse more comfortable in the meantime: 1 Do not put anything in the eye: If there is an infection in the eye, eye ointments containing steroids will actually make the infection worse, so refrain from “pre-treating” the eye before your veterinarian can evaluate it. 2 Protect the face and eye from further trauma: Monitor your horse and make sure he or she is not rubbing it while you wait. If your horse is used to wearing a fly mask, that can be used to further protect the eye. 3 Keep your horse in a stall with the lights off: Bright light can be irritating to horses with corneal ulcers, so keeping them quiet in a dark stall can help decrease their discomfort. #avsequinehospital #cornealulcer #eye #equineeye #equinevet #eyecare #horse
The earliest signs that your horse might be suffering from a corneal ulcer are squinting, excessive tearing, and avoidance of bright light.
While you are waiting for your veterinarian to arrive, these are the steps you can take to help make your horse more comfortable in the meantime:
1 Do not put anything in the eye: If there is an infection in the eye, eye ointments containing steroids will actually make the infection worse, so refrain from “pre-treating” the eye before your veterinarian can evaluate it.
2 Protect the face and eye from further trauma: Monitor your horse and make sure he or she is not rubbing it while you wait. If your horse is used to wearing a fly mask, that can be used to further protect the eye.
3 Keep your horse in a stall with the lights off: Bright light can be irritating to horses with corneal ulcers, so keeping them quiet in a dark stall can help decrease their discomfort. #avsequinehospital #cornealulcer #eye #equineeye #equinevet #eyecare #horse
Dental radiographs: AVS Equine Hospital can take digital X-rays of your horse’s mouth to look for infected or diseased teeth, sinus infection, tumors, or wolf tooth fragments.
We believe that horses receiving skilled dental care throughout their life are less likely to develop more serious problems in their senior years. Horses are experts at managing or compensating for oral issues and often by the time an owner suspects dental trouble, the issue could be quite severe.
Possible signs of an equine dental problem include:
* Dropping feed while eating
* Head turning or thrusting into feed while eating
* Unprocessed feed in the stool
* Fighting or chewing on the bit
* Difficulty maintaining weight
* Bucking, rearing, or other behavioral issues
If you suspect your horse is experiencing dental problems, please contact us to schedule an exam 850-386-3619. #avsequinehospital #dental #xray #equine #teeth #equineveterinarian #horselife
Dental radiographs: AVS Equine Hospital can take digital X-rays of your horse’s mouth to look for infected or diseased teeth, sinus infection, tumors, or wolf tooth fragments.
We believe that horses receiving skilled dental care throughout their life are less likely to develop more serious problems in their senior years. Horses are experts at managing or compensating for oral issues and often by the time an owner suspects dental trouble, the issue could be quite severe.
Possible signs of an equine dental problem include:
* Dropping feed while eating
* Head turning or thrusting into feed while eating
* Unprocessed feed in the stool
* Fighting or chewing on the bit
* Difficulty maintaining weight
* Bucking, rearing, or other behavioral issues
If you suspect your horse is experiencing dental problems, please contact us to schedule an exam 850-386-3619. #avsequinehospital #dental #xray #equine #teeth #equineveterinarian #horselife
In honor of National Farriers Week, we wanted to share some important information regarding hoof health for your horses. Your farriers will thank you! Check out the following tips to keep your horse’s hooves healthy and strong:
- Ensure regular trimming & shoeing
- Feed high quality hay
- Supplement with vitamins & minerals
- Provide 24/7 access to water
- Work with your veterinarian to create a balanced nutrition plan that suits your horse’s needs
- And don’t forget to thank your farrier! #avsequinehospital #farrier #equine #horsefeet #trimwork #horseshoes #equestrian #hardworking #balance #medical #vet #hooftrimming #hoofcare #hoof #team
Thank you to all our mare owners who entrusted us with foaling out and breeding their special mares in 2023. #foalsof2023 #FoalFriday #avsequine
A laceration is a slice through the skin or membrane. These may be superficial or may involve the fat, muscle, cartilage, tendons or bone.
The treatment of lacerations in horses will vary depending on many factors, such as location, depth, and infection. It is essential that if your horse suffers a laceration, treatment is sought promptly to stop bleeding, reduce the risk of infection, and provide supportive treatment. In some cases, your horse may require suturing to heal.
If you believe that your horse will need sutures, it is important you call your veterinarian as soon as possible. Lacerations sutured within 4 hours of occurrence tend to heal much more successfully than those that are repaired later. When sutured later, wounds may have already developed a considerable amount of swelling, are therefore less amenable to suturing, and are more susceptible to the development of complications.
Your veterinarian will carefully examine the injury to assess:
• Tissue or organ involvement
• Further unseen trauma that may have occurred (such as internal bleeding or skeletal fractures)
• Depth of the laceration
• Presence of infection
• Presence and volume of bleeding
The most common cause of equine lacerations are due to accidental collisions with inanimate objects, kicking injuries associated with other animals or objects, or having the head or extremities in a precarious position while being startled
Zooming into the weekend like… 🙂 Happy Friday from all of us at AVS Equine Hospital #Tallahasseehorsevet #emergencyhorsevet #avsequinehospital
