Arctic Equine & Livestock Veterinary Hospital

26/11/2024

We will be closed Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 29 will be for emergency cases only.
We would love to see a photo of your pet you are thankful for.

20/11/2024

Horse Blankets!
Use a high gram fill and high denier for Alaskan Winters.
Layer liners, stable blankets and turnouts for optimum insulation and protection.
Add a fleece liner for the coldest of cold snaps.
Check blankets daily and immediately replace any iced-up blankets.
Shivering horses need blankets, wind protection and possibly more food.
Horses that may need more help staying warm: elderly horses, young horses, hot blooded horses (Arabian and thoroughbred), sick horses, donkeys, mules, and horses new to Alaska.

16/10/2024

This National Veterinary Technicians Week, we want to take a moment to celebrate Jolene, Sierra, and all the incredible veterinary technicians who pour their heart and soul into their work every day. Your thoughtfulness, care, and unwavering support make a world of difference for our furry friends and their families. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and expertise. You are truly the unsung heroes of the veterinary field, and we appreciate you more than words can express! Keep shining and making a positive impact in the lives you touch!

12/08/2024

If your horse isn't feeling well, quarantine immediately and implement strict biosecurity and manure management.
Take your horses temperature and call your vet. See the link to this handout on contagious disease.

https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Coronavirus_AAEP_Guidelines.pdf

28/06/2024

JUNE is Colic Awareness Month!

Forage intake of what and how you feed your horse is important in colic prevention! See below!

26/06/2024

JUNE is Colic Awareness Month!

Another type of colic - Spasmodic Colic!

24/06/2024

JUNE is Colic Awareness Month!

Water intake plays an important role in colic prevention - see our tips below!

19/06/2024

Equine appointments with Dr Annette Llanes of Interior Mobile Vet LLC available Saturday June 29th here at our hospital in Palmer. Chiropractic care offered, along with routine equine care.
Please call our office to schedule 907-795-5495.

14/06/2024

JUNE is Colic Awareness Month!

SAND COLIC

Education about sand colic - specifically PREVENTION is critical for your horses! Read our post below for specifics.

(907) 795-5495

11/06/2024

JUNE is Colic Awareness Month!

Arctic Equine has gold standard surgical capabilities for those horses needing colic surgery and colic care.

(907) 795-5495

11/06/2024

**All spots have been filled**

Last minute openings Tues & Weds (6/11 & 6/12) with Stacy Minkler for bodywork, massage, myofascial release, cryotherapy and more in the Palmer Wasilla area! She's amazing and a fantastic asset to our equine and human athletes!
Please reach out to Stacy directly to schedule. 907-947-0142

I had the privilege of working on some rehab horses at the Denali Farrier Pros facility in Weatherford. Each horse had different issues I was able to address. The cryotherapy helps reduce inflammation and each horse really benefited from fascia work. This facility believes in a whole horse approach and the horses are given their best chance at recovery!

At the end of the sessions I had the farriers and the vet also get some work done. It benefits everyone!

24/05/2024

Home of the free, because of the brave.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their families.

In observance of Memorial Day we will be closed on Monday, May 27th, 2024. For our established clients we will still be available for emergency coverage.

19/04/2024

We are accepting new clients! Give us a call - we are excited to meet you and your loved animals!

(907) 795-5495

12/04/2024

EQUINE SLEEP!

Horses need adequate sleep to prevent sleep deprivation. Consider the weather, insulation to prevent drafts, deep bedding, amount of space, and their physical health conditions.

See the comment section below for some pictures of sleep deprivation and sores on horses.

09/04/2024

Join us at Colony High School this Saturday April 13th at 11am! Dr. Neu and Jolene will be presenting on alternative equine treatments, equine nutrition, and equine emergencies. Please see the Alaska 4H symposium event on Facebook for more information!

02/04/2024

Foaling season is one of the best seasons of the year! Being established with your veterinarian and being prepared for foaling is crucial.
See the list below and know your 1, 2, 3 of foaling:
❤️ 1. Foal should be standing by 1 hour.
❤️ 2. Foal should be nursing by two hours.
❤️ 3. Placenta should be dropped by three hours. Be sure to save (out of the way of animals) for your vet to inspect to be sure all is present.
Reminder: ALL foal abnormalities are URGENT! (907) 795-5495

AAEP has great information too:
https://aaep.org/horsehealth/neonatal-care?fbclid=IwAR2xXsem3_IcNV7HJyo48RuUybx6PK0dqL_AJ5zX8NgFFweDxebSmLYbdMc

29/03/2024

Adequan purchases March 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 are eligible for Adequan rebate. Check out the link for details.
https://www.adequan.com/rebate

19/03/2024

Adequan i.m. is a performance enhancing modality offered here at Arctic Equine! See all the benefits below! Discuss with Dr. Neu or Dr. Wilson at your annual exam to see if your horse may benefit from this prescription! (907) 795-5495