Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic

20/06/2024

A few things that make our life easier! We sure appreciate all of you!

17/06/2024

With Independence Day approaching, there will be loud noises that may scare your beloved equines. Now is the time to place medication orders (if you think your horse may need sedation) and discuss a plan of action with your veterinary team.
Call, text, or email us today if you think sedation may be necessary for your horse this holiday.

541-207-8308
[email protected]

11/06/2024

You asked and we delivered! The scale is now installed and working. Come get an accurate weight on your equine and get the number in their profile with us. If you are planning on swinging in, simply let us know in case we have the treatment area closed for appointments. We look forward to seeing you soon!

06/06/2024

'Tis the season for Equine Asthma and Allergies! There are so many variations of treatment as different things work for different horses. Cooperation from both client and veterinarian is imperative!
If you think your horse may have allergies or signs of asthma, give us a call and get on our books! We have a few tools in our toolbox to help! :)
541-207-8308

Respiratory health is essential to horse performance, yet it's often under-appreciated or misunderstood. The equine respiratory system is much different than the human’s and it has some limitations, to the point where even a little bit of inflammation or obstruction anywhere in the respiratory tract has a big impact on your horse's performance.

Conditions on the equine asthma spectrum have different manifestations and degrees of severity, so much so you may not even recognize that your equine friend's poor performance issues are related to respiratory health. For example, "feeling heavy,” lack of energy, and slow recovery times are all symptoms that could indicate a condition in the milder end of the equine asthma spectrum.

Reducing dust in the horse’s environment (including bacteria, endotoxins, mites, mold, and fungal spores) is the priority when it comes to both prevention and treatment. Some sources of respirable dust are very predictable (e.g., hay), but things like chickens or chemical spray on nearby fields are also among the many possibilities that could trigger an allergic respiratory response in a horse.

Identifying asthma triggers requires veterinarians and owners to work together, so be sure to consult your veterinarian to learn more about improving your horse’s environment and respiratory health!

04/06/2024

You may receive an email prompting you to create an account with PetDesk in the next few days! Please make sure to check your spam folder if you don't see one in your inbox! We would greatly appreciate the feedback to see if this system is a good fit for our practice. 😊

04/06/2024

Wishing Dr. Sera the Happiest Birthday today! 🥳🩵

31/05/2024

If your horse is coming back into work after an injury, or they are exhibiting any kind of weakness/lack of muscling... chances are, you'll hear us talk about this book by Hillary Clayton. "Activating Your Horses Core" is an outstanding program to build your horses muscles, tendons, ligaments, and generalized strength and fitness. We enjoy this book and recommend it so often, we are now offering it for purchase!
We have spiral-bound copies (with DVD included) at the clinic and in the trucks that we are offering for $50.
Swing by and get your copy today! ⭐⭐⭐

31/05/2024

Yesterday we hosted CVT students from Carrington College for an educational lab! We covered handling and restraining techniques, taking vitals, surgical prep, and client communication. Students were able to get some hands-on experience with the clinic horses. We sure enjoyed having everyone!
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29/05/2024

⭐️Please join us Saturday, July 20th for our annual OPEN HOUSE! ⭐️

We will be offering a large discount on vaccines and microchips when you bring your horse to the clinic! We will also have a lot of demonstrations of the services we offer, BBQ, and much more! If you are not a current client and have been wanting to inquire about us or see if we'd be a good fit for you, this is a great opportunity to meet us and see how we operate! If you are a current client, enjoy the discounted price and a nice meal! We can't wait to see you there.
Register below! Admission is FREE, we just need a headcount. 😉
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cascadia-equine-open-house-tickets-901848191217

An Equine Veterinary Clinic serving the Willamette Valley. We offer both mobile & in house services

27/05/2024

Happy Memorial Day from Cascadia Equine! ❤💙🤍
Reminder that our office is CLOSED today, we will resume business as usual tomorrow!

Dr. Wickliffe is on call this long weekend. Please call 541-207-8308 if you need emergency services.

24/05/2024

There's a long weekend coming up, and we want to keep you updated on our office hours! Have a safe weekend and see you Tuesday! 😁

22/05/2024

This is a great reference! BUT! If you want physical copy that you can keep in your barn - We sell our emergency resource books for $5. Swing by the clinic to pick up your copy!

21/05/2024

Warm sunshine and body work, what more could you ask for?
Psaura enjoyed a chiropractic adjustment with Dr. Palsgaard this morning. It was amazing to see her relax and move more freely. Do you think your horse might enjoy a chiropractic appointment? Call us to get on the books 🫶

541.207.8308

An Equine Veterinary Clinic serving the Willamette Valley. We offer both mobile & in house services

15/05/2024

Are you elbow deep in spring cleaning right now? Here is a checklist we've compiled for you! It covers things we feel are important to get done for the safety and happiness of your beloved equines!
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🩺Vet Edition: All the medically related things to do (preparation for emergencies, avoiding fires, keeping your horse healthy!)

🏚Barn Edition: Preemptive things to keep your horse safe, clean and happy!

Do you have any spring cleaning that you do every year? Tell us in the comments below! 👇👇

14/05/2024

Update: Ticket purchasing is closed!
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up!! Follow the link to get tickets!

Next Client Education Incoming... Basic Equine First Aid with Sera Moran, DVM and Kelsey Palsgaard, DVM, cVMA.
Thursday, May 16th at 6pm - 31730 Sport Horse Way, Tangent, OR, 97389.
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Accidents, injuries, and illness can happen at any time, anywhere, for any number of reasons. This makes it essential that everyone involved with horses – riders, drivers, trainers, grooms – learn how to assess emergency situations, administer first aid, and keep everyone safe in the process. This course covers an overview of common health conditions horse caregivers may encounter on a day-to-day basis.
Topics include:
How to prepare an emergency plan and first aid kit for your farm
How to obtain vital signs
How to assess and bandage wounds
How to manage sudden and severe lameness
How to evaluate a horse showing signs of colic or choke
How to approach a down horse who won't get up

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-equine-first-aid-tickets-880374442657

14/05/2024

Respiratory health is essential to horse performance, yet it's often under-appreciated or misunderstood. The equine respiratory system is much different than the human’s and it has some limitations, to the point where even a little bit of inflammation or obstruction anywhere in the respiratory tract has a big impact on your horse's performance.

Conditions on the equine asthma spectrum have different manifestations and degrees of severity, so much so you may not even recognize that your equine friend's poor performance issues are related to respiratory health. For example, "feeling heavy,” lack of energy, and slow recovery times are all symptoms that could indicate a condition in the milder end of the equine asthma spectrum.

Reducing dust in the horse’s environment (including bacteria, endotoxins, mites, mold, and fungal spores) is the priority when it comes to both prevention and treatment. Some sources of respirable dust are very predictable (e.g., hay), but things like chickens or chemical spray on nearby fields are also among the many possibilities that could trigger an allergic respiratory response in a horse.

Identifying asthma triggers requires veterinarians and owners to work together, so be sure to consult your veterinarian to learn more about improving your horse’s environment and respiratory health!

13/05/2024

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there! We are grateful for you today and everyday! 🌸🩵

We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our “clinic mom,” Susan! She keeps us busy, organized and happy!

10/05/2024

The Willamette Valley is the land of spring allergies! In addition to all your friends and family, animals can have seasonal allergies, too! Commonly, you’ll hear owners say their horse is using a lot of abdominal effort to breathe, always appearing out of breath, discharge from the eyes or nose, itching their tails out, even full body hives! The symptom list is broad, similarly to human allergies as well.

So, what can we do? Well, it all comes down to management. We have multiple medications we can utilize that will help keep them comfortable. We can also make environmental changes, such as wetting their hay, changing bedding, or moving them out of the barn, for example.
We also offer an allergy blood panel, which tests for over 100 different allergens (pollen, insects, grasses,etc.) so we can figure out what we need to eliminate from their environment.

08/05/2024

It's National Donkey Day! We adore our long eared patients!
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We have Maggie the BLM Donkey for the donkey appreciation spotlight.. She belongs to our assistant Emily (I'm always the one posting here😁)
I adopted Maggie as a wild 12 year old in 2020. She graced the clinic Open House with her presence last year and will be here again this year to get all the cookies and scratches. She is vocal, sassy, knows what she wants, and is adored by all. She also has me trained quite well. 😂 Make sure to come visit her this year, July 20th!
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Lets see your beloved donks in the comments! 💕

07/05/2024

Update: We've found one, thank you everyone for your help! ❤

‼️ URGENT ‼️
We are currently looking for a nurse mare for a foal who lost their momma last night. Does anyone have any leads on this or know of anyone local?

EDIT TO ADD: we already have a mare that we are working to bring into milk, we need a mare already in milk for the week while we wait for our medications to work! Thank you everyone for helping with this!

Thank you so much in advance! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

01/05/2024

Sharing this Adequan rebate for you to utilize! Follow the QR code to learn more! 💲💲💲

01/05/2024

⭐Two is better than one⭐
We roped Dr. Palsgaard into sharing her thoughts on Equine First Aid alongside Dr. Moran! You'll get the knowledge and experience two-for-one!

Next Client Education Incoming... Basic Equine First Aid with Sera Moran, DVM and Kelsey Palsgaard, DVM, cVMA.
Thursday, May 16th at 6pm - 31730 Sport Horse Way, Tangent, OR, 97389.
🐴➕🩺
Accidents, injuries, and illness can happen at any time, anywhere, for any number of reasons. This makes it essential that everyone involved with horses – riders, drivers, trainers, grooms – learn how to assess emergency situations, administer first aid, and keep everyone safe in the process. This course covers an overview of common health conditions horse caregivers may encounter on a day-to-day basis.
Topics include:
How to prepare an emergency plan and first aid kit for your farm
How to obtain vital signs
How to assess and bandage wounds
How to manage sudden and severe lameness
How to evaluate a horse showing signs of colic or choke
How to approach a down horse who won't get up

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-equine-first-aid-tickets-880374442657

28/04/2024

Celebrating World Veterinary Day with our lovely veterinarians here at Cascadia Equine! 🌎🐾🩺
Dr. Chris Wickliffe
Dr. Kelsey Palsgaard
Dr. Sera Moran
We are so lucky to have them!

26/04/2024

Next Client Education Incoming... Basic Equine First Aid with Sera Moran, DVM and Kelsey Palsgaard, DVM, cVMA.
Thursday, May 16th at 6pm - 31730 Sport Horse Way, Tangent, OR, 97389.
🐴➕🩺
Accidents, injuries, and illness can happen at any time, anywhere, for any number of reasons. This makes it essential that everyone involved with horses – riders, drivers, trainers, grooms – learn how to assess emergency situations, administer first aid, and keep everyone safe in the process. This course covers an overview of common health conditions horse caregivers may encounter on a day-to-day basis.
Topics include:
How to prepare an emergency plan and first aid kit for your farm
How to obtain vital signs
How to assess and bandage wounds
How to manage sudden and severe lameness
How to evaluate a horse showing signs of colic or choke
How to approach a down horse who won't get up

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-equine-first-aid-tickets-880374442657

24/04/2024

There's nothing better than knowing your patients love you 💕💕

22/04/2024

PSA: We are switching to a new phone system! This system will better organize our communication. It will also allow us to better utilize our texting capabilities to YOU, like sending text reminders for your horses care!
We’re excited for the change, but as we integrate our info, our texting will be down for the next two days.

Please call or email us to get ahold of our doctors and staff. Texting should resume as normal Thursday, April 25th.
541-207-8308
[email protected]

Text you soon! 😉

18/04/2024

16/04/2024

Tomorrow's the last chance to sign up! Please remember to follow the link and register even if you qualify for free registration (OHSET & 4H).
See you then! :)

CLIENT EDUCATION coming up soon!!!

Register today!

**If you are an OHSET athlete or 4H member, please still register through the link so we can have an accurate number of attendees - your entry will still be free! **

Dinner provided courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/horse-show-preparation-and-safety-tickets-858277720767