Equine Medical & Surgical Associates

Equine Medical & Surgical Associates Our job is to help get your horse back to health so you can enjoy your special time together. ...

Our job is to help get your horse back to health so you can enjoy your special time together. We are a full-time equine veterinary practice with over twenty-nine years of experience and are dedicated to doing an excellent job for both the horse and the owner. We understand that your time is valuable – we will call you back quickly or email back responses right away because you need information to

help your horse. Our practice is diverse, from world-record holding racehorses, to show hunters/jumpers, to backyard pleasure horses/ponies, and even donkeys.

Restore your horse's health! 🐎 Your horse deserves the best care; we are here to help. Our all-natural, veterinarian-dev...
03/28/2025

Restore your horse's health! 🐎 Your horse deserves the best care; we are here to help. Our all-natural, veterinarian-developed products support joint function, digestion, respiratory health, hoof strength, skin vitality, and more. Enjoy fast and FREE shipping on orders over $120!

Shop now: https://equinemedsurg.com/collections/all-products

Manage your horse's respiratory health this spring! 🐴🌿 With springtime blooms comes a rise in pollen and allergens, maki...
03/21/2025

Manage your horse's respiratory health this spring! 🐴🌿 With springtime blooms comes a rise in pollen and allergens, making breathing difficult for horses. Our Heave Ho supplement provides adaptogens to strengthen your horse's immune system, open airways, clear mucus, and alleviate coughing.

Shop now: https://equinemedsurg.com/products/equine-heave-ho-powder?variant=16613248172066

Soothe your horse's skin with Vetasan ointment! 🐎 This antibacterial topical aids in healing open wounds, rubbed or dama...
03/19/2025

Soothe your horse's skin with Vetasan ointment! 🐎 This antibacterial topical aids in healing open wounds, rubbed or damaged skin, and scrapes seen in active summer eczema cases. It is designed to soothe the skin and relieve the itch.

In active cases, we recommend using it three times a week for four weeks in a row after you wash your horse with Sore No More Classic Massage Shampoo.

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Give your horse the itch relief they deserve! 🐴 Sore No More Classic Massage Shampoo is an all-natural product designed ...
03/17/2025

Give your horse the itch relief they deserve! 🐴 Sore No More Classic Massage Shampoo is an all-natural product designed to soothe itchy skin and heal sensitive, damaged areas.

This shampoo helps reduce bacterial count, remove crust, and cool inflamed skin, promoting overall skin health. In active summer eczema cases, we recommend using it three times a week for four weeks in a row.

Shop now: https://equinemedsurg.com/products/sore-no-more-classic-massage-shampoo

Did you know that Dexamethasone increases insulin levels and maintains them for an extended period? 🐎 A 2024 study showe...
03/14/2025

Did you know that Dexamethasone increases insulin levels and maintains them for an extended period? 🐎 A 2024 study showed that when normal horses were given Dexamethasone every other day for two weeks, resulting in a total of seven treatments, their insulin levels rose by approximately 70 points by the end of the first week. It took two weeks after stopping Dexamethasone for the insulin levels to return to normal.

Read article: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/aop/ajvr.24.12.0373/ajvr.24.12.0373.xml #:~:text=This%20study%20shows%20the%20effects,after%2014%20days%20of%20treatment

Prepare your horse for a smooth transition from winter to spring! 🐎🌷 Taking a proactive approach to your horse's seasona...
03/13/2025

Prepare your horse for a smooth transition from winter to spring! 🐎🌷 Taking a proactive approach to your horse's seasonal transition will help prevent injuries, support digestive health, and promote a shiny coat and strong hooves. Read our latest blog post for tips on gradual exercise routines, nutritional adjustments, grooming and coat care, hoof health, and more.

Read blog: https://equinemedsurg.com/blogs/news/spring-renewal-transitioning-your-horses-routine-from-winter-to-a-vibrant-spring-lifestyle

π•π’π­πšπ¦π’π§ 𝐄 πƒπžπŸπ’πœπ’πžπ§πœπ² 𝐒𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐒𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐚π₯ πŸŽβ˜€οΈA 2024 study revealed that a surprising 16.5% of adult horses we...
03/07/2025

π•π’π­πšπ¦π’π§ 𝐄 πƒπžπŸπ’πœπ’πžπ§πœπ² 𝐒𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐒𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐚π₯ πŸŽβ˜€οΈ
A 2024 study revealed that a surprising 16.5% of adult horses were vitamin E deficient upon entering the hospital. This indicates that the general population of horses has a large percentage of horses low in blood vitamin E levels. By the time of discharge, only 6.7% of the horses had low vitamin E levels; none had turnout or had received additional vitamin E supplementation. Therefore, it is essential for horses being admitted to the hospital to undergo vitamin E testing.

Read article: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/aop/javma.24.09.0590/javma.24.09.0590.xml #:~:text=Most%20horses%20admitted%20to%20the,measured%20in%20horses%20being%20admitted

Shop Health-E, the highest potency Vitamin E supplement for horses in the country: https://equinemedsurg.com/products/health-e-maximum-strength-vitamin-e?variant=16667682897954

Happy National Horse Protection Day! Today, we celebrate horses' incredible role in our history and commit to ensuring t...
03/01/2025

Happy National Horse Protection Day! Today, we celebrate horses' incredible role in our history and commit to ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve. πŸŽπŸ’š

At Equine Medical and Surgical Associates, we are dedicated to improving your horse's health with our all-natural, veterinarian-developed products, allowing you to enjoy quality time together for many years.

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Protect your horse from winter laminitis! πŸ΄β„οΈ Laminitis is a painful condition that causes extreme discomfort in a horse...
02/22/2025

Protect your horse from winter laminitis! πŸ΄β„οΈ Laminitis is a painful condition that causes extreme discomfort in a horse's hooves. The risk of laminitis increases in the fall and winter due to higher levels of fructans in the grass. This can lead to bacterial overgrowth in the large intestine, which may result in insulin resistance (IR) and chronic inflammation. These factors make horses more susceptible to hoof pain.

Our Heiro supplement safely and naturally combats high insulin levels in horses while reducing inflammation. Give your horse the foot pain relief they deserve!

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Happy National Arabian Horse Day! πŸ‡πŸ’š Today, we honor the majestic Arabian horseβ€”one of the world's oldest, most enduring...
02/19/2025

Happy National Arabian Horse Day! πŸ‡πŸ’š Today, we honor the majestic Arabian horseβ€”one of the world's oldest, most enduring, and intelligent breeds. At Equine Medical and Surgical Associates, we understand the unique needs of high-energy, athletic breeds like Arabians. We offer all-natural, veterinarian-developed products to enhance mobility and promote overall wellness.

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π„π±π©πžπ«π­ 𝐓𝐒𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 π…π«πšπ§π€ 𝐊. π‘πžπ’π₯π₯𝐲, πƒπ•πŒ 🐴Many horses on pergolide can still have bouts of foot soreness. Why is this?βœ… Cush...
02/16/2025

π„π±π©πžπ«π­ 𝐓𝐒𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 π…π«πšπ§π€ 𝐊. π‘πžπ’π₯π₯𝐲, πƒπ•πŒ 🐴

Many horses on pergolide can still have bouts of foot soreness. Why is this?

βœ… Cushing's alone has proven not to cause laminitis, even microscopically. No laminitis on slides; it needs to be insulin resistance (IR) or IR + Cushing's. Cushing's churns higher IR because Cushing's reduces muscle (biggest user of insulin, so less muscle, higher blood insulin) and because pergolide lowers thyroid levels, which many owners are unaware of. Thyroid powder is proven to cause two times more insulin sensitivity. It is proven as a vasodilator, so more blood flows to the feet. When thyroid levels drop to low or normal levels while on pergolide, feet can get sore.

βœ… Age: Dropping thyroid levels is normal with aging for people and horses. They are lower than usual when pergolide is added, and now they are even lower.

βœ… Olditis: If a horse is on bute or Banamine due to stiffness, that also lowers thyroid levels. Now you have pergolide, age, and certain NSAIDs lowering T4 thyroid levels on blood tests.

βœ… Every horse on pergolide should be tested for T4 thyroid and insulin levels. Most horses will need thyroid powder when on pergolide to maintain high normal levels of T4 (be at A+ normal levels, not Cβ€”barely okay levels). As they lose muscle from age and Cushing's, IR will increase, so eventually, it will be Cushing's + IR.

Take-home lessons:

βœ… Cushing's alone does not lead to laminitis.
βœ… Pergolide drops thyroid levels.
βœ… As you lose muscle, IR will increase.

Articles on these subjects are available on our website for download, reading, texting, or emailing to others. https://equinemedsurg.com/

Contact Dr. Reilly for more information: https://equinemedsurg.com/pages/contact

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325 Westtown Road , Suite 15
West Chester, PA
19382

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Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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