South Sound Equine Practice

South Sound Equine Practice Dr Michael Clark provides quality routine and emergency veterinary care for equine patients througho Emergency services are available at all times.
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South Sound Equine Practice is focused on providing high quality veterinary service to equine patients. We aim to build strong doctor-client relationships to allow for the best care and treatment of our patients and peace of mind for their owners. Services include, but are not limited to, routine preventative and wellness care (including power dentistry, lameness and prepurchase exams), reproductive services and neonatal care. Call us today to schedule an appointment!

Rebates for purchases made August 1st- Dec 31st 2023. Rebates must be received by 1/31/2024
01/24/2024

Rebates for purchases made August 1st- Dec 31st 2023.

Rebates must be received by 1/31/2024

Yesterday’s competition was a long day. Everyone showed up and gave it their best. It’s amazing to watch these farriers ...
09/23/2023

Yesterday’s competition was a long day. Everyone showed up and gave it their best. It’s amazing to watch these farriers progress and get better as they prepared for such events.

A shout out to the most local ones:
April Wolf
Jesse Wilson
Flint Adams
Joe Ellis

If any of these are your farrier, makes sure to ask them about their experiences. These events are designed to give opportunity for farriers to expand their skills and become better!

Today we move on to the clinic and conference portion with more live demonstrations and discussions.

Smoke and fire.
09/22/2023

Smoke and fire.

On to the shoeing portion!
09/22/2023

On to the shoeing portion!

Dr Clark is in Ellensburg at the Annual Fall Competition for the Washington State Farriers Association. This is the 3rd ...
09/22/2023

Dr Clark is in Ellensburg at the Annual Fall Competition for the Washington State Farriers Association. This is the 3rd and final in a series of 3 competitions this year. Today there are 24 farriers from across the PNW here to show their skills in forging and making shoes.

Get 17% off your entire order at vetsource with promo code 17MANE. Valid 8/29/23-9/11/23
08/29/2023

Get 17% off your entire order at vetsource with promo code 17MANE. Valid 8/29/23-9/11/23

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08/17/2023

A little for you: Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical **emergencies,** due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare.

As always, our favorite piece of advice is to consult your horse doctor directly for more information!

If you purchased Prascend during the months of March 16th-July 15th 2023 you are eligible for a rebate. Rebate must be r...
08/07/2023

If you purchased Prascend during the months of March 16th-July 15th 2023 you are eligible for a rebate. Rebate must be redeemed by August 15th.

07/15/2023

As comes to a close, let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers! Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse and a good farrier is instrumental in keeping the horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset for your horse care dream team. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

03/29/2023

Learn how to combat horse hoof issues such as thrush, white line disease, and abscesses that can develop in or be exacerbated by moist, muddy conditions.

Is your senior horse or pony looking like a woolly mammoth?
03/23/2023

Is your senior horse or pony looking like a woolly mammoth?

WELCOME SPRING!

PSA No. 1: During shedding season, wear lip balm and fleece at your own risk.

PSA No. 2: If your horse is NOT shedding his coat this spring, or even not shedding as much as you think he should be, be sure to give your veterinarian a call — especially if your horse is 15 or older. A long haircoat that fails to shed according to normal seasonal patterns is the most classic sign of Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s disease. This disorder of the pituitary gland results in hormonal imbalances and is one of the most common diseases of middle-aged and geriatric horses.

Recognition of the clinical signs and early diagnoses are the first steps in identification of horses with PPID; treatment and implementation of excellent wellness practices (like strict attention to diet, teeth and hooves) are the key features to extending the life of a horse with PPID. Without treatment, symptoms tend to worsen over time and many horses are euthanized as a consequence of laminitis, recurrent foot abscesses or complications related to bacterial infections.

Contact your veterinarian for more information, or read more on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/equine-endocrinology-cushings-disease-and-metabolic-syndrome or at https://aaep.org/issue/equine-cushings-disease-equine-pituitary-pars-intermedia-dysfunction

Do you know your horse needs yearly vaccinations?
03/20/2023

Do you know your horse needs yearly vaccinations?

: There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your horse and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine friend should receive and with what frequency!

03/01/2023

"This horse is 3 out of 5 lame."
You've probably heard a similar statement many times when it comes to describing lameness in horses. But do you ACTUALLY know what a person is talking about if they use this expression?

Because each horse has unique performance characteristics, evaluating lameness can be challenging; lameness may appear as a barely noticeable shortening of the stride, or the condition may be so severe that the horse will not bear weight on the affected limb. With such extremes possible, the AAEP developed a lameness grading system that is used by most veterinarians in the U.S. The AAEP lameness scales aids both communication and record-keeping and ranges from zero to five, with zero being no perceptible lameness and five being most extreme.

When lameness occurs or is suspected, you should contact your veterinarian promptly. An early examination can save you time, money and frustration by diagnosing and treating the problem immediately, possibly even preventing further damage.

Read more about lameness in horses on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/lameness-exams-evaluating-lame-horse and consult your veterinarian to learn how you can become a better observer and steward for your equine friend!

02/16/2023

February is Veterinary Dental Health Month - here is your reminder about the importance of having a veterinarian check your horse’s teeth at least once a year!

Contrary to what you may think, equine dentistry is not just about “floating” teeth and dental diseases can have an impact on your horse's body that go beyond the mouth alone. Remember: just because your equine friend is not showing any obvious symptoms of dental disease, it does not automatically mean that all is well. Horses simply adapt to their discomfort and most horses with dental problems will show no noticeable signs at all, until the disease is a serious source of pain and infection that can affect the animal’s overall health.

If you don’t already have a plan in place, be sure to contact your veterinarian today to discuss your equine friend’s dental health and prevent more painful and costly problems later!

02/09/2023

With spring only a few weeks away (🙌), it’s not too early to start thinking about a deworming plan for your horses.

If deworming is something you’ve been doing the same way for as long as you can remember, this year we encourage you to break tradition and work with your veterinarian instead. Thanks to tools like the f***l egg count, your horse doctor can help you devise a treatment tailored to the needs of your equine friend plus monitor the efficacy of the dewormer used last. And before you dismiss this notion because you’ve been “doing it for years,” you should know that the old-school approach to deworming is quickly becoming outdated—not only a waste of money but it also builds drug resistance in the parasitic fauna of equines, which means we are running out of drugs that can effectively help us control parasite infections.

For more information, the AAEP Parasite Control Guidelines can be found on our website at https://aaep.org/document/internal-parasite-control-guidelines
As always, consult your equine veterinarian to learn more and for questions specific to your horses!

Thank you to all our amazing clients! We appreciate your business and hope you have a Happy Holiday.
12/21/2022

Thank you to all our amazing clients! We appreciate your business and hope you have a Happy Holiday.

There’s a great lineup. There is a ton of learning and camaraderie that happens. Come by and see some awesome farriers d...
11/18/2022

There’s a great lineup. There is a ton of learning and camaraderie that happens. Come by and see some awesome farriers doing awesome things.

Clinic/Event schedule 2023

Jan- We have something in the works. Check back.

Feb- 11 Glu-U Will have full day hands on clinic on the Glu Shu. Will be limited to 15 people. $50.00. @ OFS

Mar- 18 Practice day for FAWS Spring Competition. @ OFS

Mar- 31 First day of FAWS Spring Competiton. Chehalis

Apr- 1-2 FAWS Spring Competition. Chehalis

More to come.

Public Service Announcement! We are seeing quite a bit of horse flu going around. Take a moment to read this.
11/15/2022

Public Service Announcement! We are seeing quite a bit of horse flu going around. Take a moment to read this.

Did you know your horse can catch the flu, too?

While there isn’t a specific time of the year for “flu season” in the equine world, any time is good to learn more about this highly contagious respiratory condition—particularly because it’s one of the most common infectious diseases of the respiratory tract of horses, and recent years have been unusually active for Equine Influenza Virus (EIV) on a global scale.

EIV spreads rapidly through groups of horses in aerosolized droplets dispersed by coughing, and the severity of clinical signs depends on the degree of existing immunity within the affected individual, among other factors (i.e., correctly vaccinated horses are less affected than unvaccinated horses). The complete disease factsheet is available on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7enrey
Any horse showing signs of respiratory disease (cough, nasal discharge, persistent fever) should be isolated immediately until your veterinarian can determine the exact cause.

Sounds familiar? That’s right, you might not realize is how much you already understand about how EIV spreads and the power of quarantine and immunization thanks to what we’ve learned from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. (More on this is available at The Horse’s website at https://thehorse.com/1108688/a-fresh-look-at-equine-influenza/)

As always, your horse doctor remains your best source of information. Contact them to learn more about how to prevent this disease through an appropriate vaccination protocol and biosecurity practices.

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Tenino, WA
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