EquidDoc Veterinary Services, LLC

25/06/2024

🫁Inhale & Exhale....🫁

This month's blog takes a closer look at Equine Asthma. Together veterinarians and owners can help horses breathe comfortably.

Questions? That's what we're here for!
Email [email protected] or call 508-885-4205

What is Equine Asthma? Equine Asthma is a chronic, allergen-mediated inflammatory condition of the lower airways. It is most often caused by hypersensitivity to inhaled substances from the environment, especially dust from hay and bedding. While different severities of the condition exist, all horse...

25/06/2024

Congratualtions to the 15 teams that competed in the New England Equestrian Center of Athol triathlon this past weekend!

24/06/2024

🎆Safety Tips🎆

July 4th is approaching soon! The AAEP provides helpful tips to keep your animals safe during festivities. If you need extra help from us, don't hesitate to call or email us!
Office: 508-885-4205
Email: [email protected]
EMERGENCY: 508-797-5921

18/06/2024

🌞 Heat Advisory! 🌞

Below is helpful information provided by AAEP to stay cool during these hot days!

Some other helpful tips are:
🌞 Encourage water intake
- Add a dash of apple juice, molasses, and or Gatorade to water
- Add a pinch of table salt to pelleted feed
🌞 Make sure water is clean and available at all times
🌞 Provide shade & air movement if possible
🌞 Cold water rinse or sponge bath

Stay safe and enjoy the weather!
As always, we are here if you need us
Call the office at 508-885-4205 or email [email protected]

06/06/2024

🎉Congratulations Toni Gregorie on being this month's giveaway winner!🎉

Nice job to everyone who commented "True."

Did you know?

Banamine® helps to reduce inflammation, thereby pain, and fever. Banamine® works to reduce inflammatory proteins, and by “blocking” those proteins the fever is reduced and pain is relieved.

Because Banamine® reduces fevers, we recommend taking your horse's temperature before administering it to determine your horse's current temperature.

As always, we are here if you need us!
Call the office (508-885-4205) or email us at [email protected]

04/06/2024

Did you know?

There are certain times of the year when horses are MORE likely to be exposed to tick-borne diseases.

The life cycle of the tick demands that they “feed” during certain times of their growth cycle. These stages of the tick’s life coincide with the spring and fall months. If the outside temperature gets above freezing for 2-3 days, the ticks will emerge to seek out a blood meal. At this stage, these ticks are tiny, about the size of a pin’s head. It is almost impossible to find them until the horse has a large lump in reaction to the bite.

So, the key is PREVENTION!
The following tips will help to keep the ticks away from your horse OR discourage them from staying on your horse:
1. Ticks live in brush and low ground cover – so keeping a wide 4–6-foot swath cut down around the edge of the horse’s turnout area will keep the ticks out of the pasture.

2. The best topicals for tick prevention
a. Endure (works great for flies AND ticks)
b. Equi-spot
c. SWAT (works great for sensitive areas)

3. Remember to run your hands over your horse every day looking for ticks – paying special attention to the chest, the tailhead, under the mane, and the jaw.

Questions? That's what we're here for!

Call the office (508-885-4205) or email us at [email protected]

03/06/2024

🚨Giveaway Alert🚨

Answer the question correctly and you will be entered into a drawing for a prize. The winner will be announced on Thursday!

True or False?
You should take your horse’s temperature before administering Banamine

28/05/2024

Bute or Banamine®? Both start with "B", BUT which one should I give my horse?

This month's blog takes a closer look at the types of NSAIDs used to treat horses and why it is always important to consult with an EquidDoc veterinarian before giving any medication, especially NSAIDs.

Questions? That's what we're here for!
Email [email protected] or call (508-885-4205)

What’s an NSAID? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are routinely used to help horses heal from injury & illness. NSAIDs reduce inflammation by “blocking” inflammatory proteins, which lowers temperature, swelling, and pain by reducing inflammation. Commonly used NSAIDs in horses ar...

27/05/2024

Happy Memorial Day!

Today is a day to commemorate and express our gratitude to the people who have made our lives what they are. Without the freedom they granted us, we could not accomplish what we do! EquidDoc sincerly thanks all who have fought for that freedom.

Our office will be CLOSED today (5/27). 24/7 emergency service will still be provided by an EquidDoc Veterinarian. Please call our emergency line (508-797-5921) to be put in contact with the on-call veterinarian.

We hope you are able to enjoy this beautiful day and have a happy, safe holdiday!

23/05/2024

🚨Reminder🚨

The office will be closed Monday, May 27th. Please check any prescriptions you have and call the office today (508-885-4205) if you are running low!

24/7 emergency service will still be provided by an EquidDoc veterinarian. Please call our emergency line (508-797-5921) to be put in contact with the on-call veterinarian.

07/05/2024

Can you find the cuteness?🐴

We want to congratulate Linda Muri on the arrival of her beautiful, healthy filly!

01/05/2024

🌷Happy May Everyone!🌷

With summer right around the corner, be sure to schedule your spring vaccine appointment if you haven't already.

Unsure of which vaccines your horse should get? Not to worry, we are here to help! This blog is a great guide on determining what vaccines your horse needs depending on their potential exposure and the requirements of where you are headed.

Call the Office (508-885-4205) or email [email protected] to schedule your spring vaccine appointment!🐴

Vaccination is important to prevent life-threatening and serious illness in all animals. Vaccines induce an immune response, or the production of antibodies, that allows an animal to fight off a virus or bacteria when they are exposed to it again. Current, vaccine protocols for adult horses, foals,....

30/04/2024

Road Trip Anyone?

This month's blog gives owners of horses, sheep, goats, llamas & alpacas a helpful guide to ensure their trip with their animals is seamless and of course fun!

Questions on transporting your animals over state lines? That's what we are here for!
Call the office (508-885-4205) or Email us at [email protected]

When transporting any animal over state lines, it is important to have all documentation completed to ensure a pleasant trip! What documentation is required to transport my animals over state lines? All horses, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas must have a health certificate to be transported over s...

26/04/2024

Happy World Vet Day!

Thank you Dr. Caitlin, Dr. Liz & Dr. Lanie for always providing excellent care to all patients big and small!

23/04/2024

Dr. Lanie & Dr. Caitlin had a great time at Red Dunn Farm last week!

EquidDoc spent the day conducting soundness exams, diagnostic imaging and joint injections on horses.

If you are interested in scheduling a lameness exam, diagnostic imaging and injections for your horse or barn, please call the office (508-885-4205) or email [email protected]

17/04/2024

Pasture Management 101

Your horse stares longingly at the green blades beckoning from the other side of the fence as spring grass pops up in the pasture, but the dietary change from hay to grass has a significant effect on your horse! Proper pasture management will prevent damage to your pasture, help prevent colic and laminitis in your horse.

Did you know?
Grass contains MUCH more sugar than hay. As a result, your horse needs to be slowly reintroduced to elevated levels of sugar. This allows your horse's body to slowly adapt and maintain a healthy glucose and insulin balance. Elevated sugar levels will elevate insulin levels which can cause laminitis and change the gut microbes causing colic.

To safely transition your horse onto pasture, limit your horse's turnout to only 10-15 minutes per day to begin and slowly increase turnout time over 4 weeks as shown in the chart below.

Questions? That's what we are here for!
Call 508-885-4205 or email [email protected]

16/04/2024

Congratulations Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation on the arrival of their beautiful ram lamb!

09/04/2024

Why perform a health check before vaccination?

Horses, small ruminants & camelids can be very stoic and hide the fact that they are not feeling well. Its important that a health check be performed on every patient prior to receiving vaccinations, sedation, or other medications since vaccinating or medicating a sick animal can cause problems. This simple health check includes taking the patient's temperature, listening to the heart and lungs, an assessment of body condition, and a brief look at eyes and conjunctiva. As the owner, you should feel free to ask questions and discuss any concerns you may have during this time.

If the veterinarian deems that your animal is under the weather, further tests & treatment will be discussed at that time, and another appointment for vaccinations can be scheduled!

If you have not scheduled spring shots yet, please give the office a call @ 508-885-4205 or email us at [email protected] to set up an appointment!

05/04/2024

🎉Congratulations Shelby Mardirosian on being this months giveaway winner!🎉

Nice job to everyone who commented "False".

Core vaccines protect against diseases that all horses are susceptible to, regardless of lifestyle or environment and include Rabies, Tetanus, and mosquito-borne diseases (EEE, WEE, & West Nile Virus).

Risk-based vaccines, such as Flu-Rhino & Strangles, protect against diseases horses may only be exposed to in certain environments or when engaging in certain activities like traveling, showing, breeding, etc.

Part of deciding which vaccines your horse needs is understanding his/her potential exposure and the requirements of where you are headed.

Make sure to call EquidDoc Veterinary Services (508-885-4205) or email [email protected] to schedule your spring vaccine appointment and discuss additional risk-based vaccines that should be considered for your horse!

01/04/2024

🚨Giveaway Alert🚨

Answer the question correctly and you will be entered into a drawing for a prize. The winner will be announced on Thursday!

True or False?
Are Equine Rabies, Eastern & Western Encephalitis, and Influenza vaccines considered "Core Vaccines"?

28/03/2024

🌷Spring is here! 🌷
That means it’s time for spring vaccine appointments to be made!
Spots are flying fast so be sure to get your appointment scheduled if you haven’t already!

Below are some tips to make everything go smoothly!

1. When scheduling let us know if you need anything other than vaccines, Coggins, and f***l testing before the appointment.
2. If your horse receives many vaccines, consider splitting them into 2 visits.
3. Have a manure sample ready for parasite testing (only need 1 tablespoon).
4. Be ready with Coggins info if it needs to be updated.
5. Have questions & concerns written down so you don't forget!
6. If interested in a "farm vaccine day" or to create a vaccine day with close neighbors, please call the office to set that up!

Call the office at 508-885-4205 or email [email protected] to schedule your appointment today!

19/03/2024

Accepting New Clients

EquidDoc Provides:
▪️24/7/365 emergency coverage is always provided by an EquidDoc Veterinarian
▪️Discounted emergency fees for our routine clients
▪️Skilled certified technicians answer the office phone M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm
▪️Clear communication between barn manager, trainer, and owner by phone & emailed invoice with instructions for your horse’s care

14/03/2024

The whole EquidDoc team wants to give a BIG, sincere thank you to everyone that joined us for our client education night!

If you were unable to attend-don't fret because the slide show presentation will be available on our website soon!

As always, we are here if you need us!
Office Phone: 508-885-4205
Email: [email protected]

08/03/2024

🚨Today & tomorrow are the last days to RSVP for our FREE Client Education Event!🚨
Space is VERY limited at this point!

Please call 508-885-4205 or email [email protected] to RSVP
We look forward to seeing everyone!

05/03/2024

Vaccination is important to prevent life-threatening & serious illness in all animals. Vaccines induce an immune response, or the production of antibodies, that allows an animal to fight off a virus or bacteria when they are exposed to it again later.
Part of deciding which vaccines your horse needs is understanding his/her potential exposure and the requirements of where you are headed.

Below is a helpful vaccine guide to help current and new horse owners protect their horse.

Call 508-885-4205 or email [email protected] to schedule your spring vaccine appointment or discuss additional risk-based vaccines that should be considered for your horse!

01/03/2024

🚨Less than 2 weeks away!🚨

Please call us at 508-885-4205 or email [email protected] to RSVP because space is limited!

We look forward to seeing everyone!

27/02/2024

Fit or Fluffy?

This month's blog explores the concept of body condition scoring and how owners can determine their horse's current body condition score!

Questions? That's what we are here for!
Email [email protected] or call 508-885-4205

Weight monitoring and management can be challenging due to the daily routine of seeing your horse, especially when they are blanketed or have a thick winter coat. Your veterinarian hopefully has the benefit of seeing your horse only a few times per year, so those small incremental daily changes are....

19/02/2024

Donkeys have a stereotype of being stubborn, but they are intelligent and affectionate companions! Here are five interesting facts about donkeys.

1. Male donkeys are known as Jacks & female donkeys are known as Jennets.
2. Donkeys prefer to have companions.
3. Donkeys are not able to adjust their hair coat weight, hair length and width in response to colder, winter weather. They should always have access to a run-in shed or stall where they can shelter from the elements.
4. Barley straw and or late-cut grass hay that horse owners might not desire can be ideal for donkeys. Too much lush grass can cause weight gain and numerous health problems.
5. Recommended routine care for donkeys consists of annual vaccines, annual oral exam and dentistry, f***l parasite testing and hoof trimmings.

Need to schedule an appointment for your donkeys' annual vaccines, oral, and health exams? We can be reached Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (508-885-4025) or email us at [email protected].

16/02/2024

🚨 Client Education Night🚨

This year EquidDoc is excited to present updates on metabolic diseases!

Please call 508-885-4205 or email [email protected] to RSVP by March 9th.

We look forward to seeing everyone on March 13th!

14/02/2024

We are not horsing around when we ask will you be our valentine?

❤Happy Valentines day from EquidDoc!❤

As always, we are here if you need us!
Office Phone: 508-885-4205
Email: [email protected]