North Coast Veterinary Hospital

24/04/2024

Did you know that about 60% of performance/show horses are afflicted with gastric ulcers, with non-performance horses and foals being impacted as well?

Ulcers can develop for many reasons related to diet, housing, training, and more. Some equine management factors that can contribute to ulcers include:

-Stall confinement
-Strenuous exercise
-Limiting feedings to two times per day
-Feeding diets high in grains
-Stress (both environmental and physical)
-No direct contact to other horses
-Training and recreational showing
-Hauling and mixing groups of horses

To help raise awareness about gastric ulcers in our horses, we are providing gastroscopy of the stomach at 50% off AND 2 FREE tubes of Ulcergard with each scoping (while supplies last)

** Ulcergard is not only an effective treatment for ulcers but can also be used preventatively when your horse is under added stress while traveling, changing barns/environments, etc.

To take advantage of this program, contact us by April 30th to book your horse's appointment.

(707) 822-4885 (Arcata) or (707) 726-9262 (Fortuna)

[email protected]

22/03/2024

We want to reward you with peace of mind for simply maintaining your horse’s routine annual care (Exam, dental, vaccines, and f***l) with our EQ Protect programs!

There are NO enrollment fees and NO age restrictions but there are huge benefits including up to $10,000 credit for colic surgery, no emergency fees, $5,000 for treatment of Flu/EHV-4, $5,000 for treatment of West Nile or tetanus, FREE dewormers, and more!

All you have to do is make sure your horse(s) is kept up to date on their routine care (with one of our group doctors) and they’re automatically enrolled! These very popular programs are growing every year with nearly 3,000 horses enrolled in 2023! Enrollment fills up very quickly because of the tremendous benefits offered in these programs so call or email us today to set your enrollment appointment.

707-822-4885 or 707-726-9262 / [email protected]

21/02/2024

Spring is right around the corner and that means more riding! 🎉 It also means it’s time to make sure your horse is up to date on their vaccines.

Our vaccine clinics provide 15% off your horse’s vaccines when you have 6 or more horses at one appointment. This is great if you have a herd of your own OR if you can gather a few friends... then everyone saves!

Remember, group clinic times are LIMITED and fill up quickly so call or email us today to book yours!
(707) 822-4885 (Arcata)
(707) 726-9262 (Fortuna)
[email protected]

21/12/2023

We’ve been having so much fun seeing all of you and your wonderful horses for their half-price December Dentals this holiday season!
Our awesome technician, Cecilia, especially loved being Santa’s little helper and working on this handsome boy, Beau, who was a such a good boy for his dental exam and float ❤️

Give the gift of dental health to your horse and take advantage of our December Dental Program to save 50% off your horse’s dental exam and float! You’ll need to call or email us by December 31st to book your appointment so don’t wait!
(Due to the popularity of this program we are already booking appointments into January and February! See flyer in the photos for additional information.)

🐴North Coast Vet
(Humboldt & surrounding areas)
707-822-4885 , 707-726-9262
[email protected]

13/12/2023

What is quidding and why do horses do it?

Quidding is when our horses partially chew and ball up hay or other feed then drop it from their mouth. You might find these rolled up, cigar-shaped wads of feed in feed bowls/troughs or on the ground near where your horse eats. This is most often seen in horses that are having difficulty chewing and can be a sign of dental issues.
Some of the dental issues that may cause a horse to quid include:
- Loose teeth
- Teeth that no longer have an adequate grinding surface
- Gum disease
- Cavities or fractured teeth
- Sharp points and hooks that may be causing painful ulcers

If you are seeing signs of quidding or if your horse is due for their routine dental exam and float, this is a great time to book their half-price December Dental appointment. Call or email before December 31st and we will provide your horse’s dental exam and float at 50% off! This is a very popular program and appointment times fill up quickly so don’t wait… see flyer in the photos for additional information.

🐴North Coast Vet
707-822-4885 , 707-726-9262
[email protected]

07/12/2023

Dental care is an important part of your horse's routine annual healthcare needs. One very common dental issue we see on nearly every dental patient is sharp points. These sharp points develop (see first photo) as your horse chews because the outside of the upper teeth and the inside of the lower teeth do not overlap so they don’t naturally wear down.

If our horses have sharp points it can make chewing uncomfortable (think of biting your cheek every time you chew - ouch!) and those points can make wearing a halter or working in the bridle uncomfortable as the halter and bridle press the cheek against those sharp points. As the sharp points grow they can begin to cause ulceration of the cheek and the tongue. (see second photo)

This seemingly small issue can translate into health and behavioral problems. Annual dental care can help you keep sharp points in check before they become a problem!

To help make regular dental care more affordable, our half-price December Dental program provides your horse’s oral exam and power float at 50% off when there are 2 or more horses at one appointment (including ranch calls) or one or more if you haul in to our clinic.

These appointments are already filling up very quickly and booking out into 2024, so call or email today for your appointment time!

North Coast Vet (Humboldt & surrounding areas)
707-822-4885 , 707-726-9262
[email protected]

08/11/2023

Our next FREE educational event and dinner is only a week away (Tuesday 11/14) and we have just a few seats still available! These events are always a fun time with great discussion - this month the topic is "Seeing Lameness in Your Horse", which is important for all horse owners and horse enthusiasts alike. To reserve your FREE ticket just click the following link (or the image) and we look forward to seeing you there.

FREE Dinner & Education Event: How to See Lameness in Your Horse

03/11/2023

It’s the one you’ve been waiting for...

For 15 years our equine medical group has been providing our half-price December Dental Program to help make it easier for horse owners to afford to maintain their horses' dental health!

Just like us, horses of all ages need regular dental care to keep them feeling their best. Younger horses need to be checked to make sure their teeth are coming in correctly, adult horses need to have regular floats to keep sharp points and other oral issues at bay, and aged horses often need help as their teeth begin to lose function or become loose.

This program provides your horse’s oral exam and power float at 50% off when you have 2 or more horses at one appointment (including ranch calls) or one or more if you haul in to our clinic.

These appointments fill up very quickly so call or email today for your appointment time!

707-726-9262 / 707-822-4885 or [email protected]

15/09/2023

September is Endocrine Awareness Month here at North Coast Vet and we want to share information on signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment as we go through this month!
Our first topic this month is Cushings (also known as PPID) which can cause your horse to become more susceptible to illness, slow healing wounds, hoof abscesses and more. The other focus during endocrine month is Equine Metabolic Syndrome and specifically glucose and insulin levels which can cause some serious health issues in our horses if those get out of whack! A dysregulation of these can lead to several health issues including every horse owner’s nightmare - Laminitis or founder!

For the month of September we are providing endocrine testing at 50% off in hopes of catching as many horses as possible that may be in the early stages of these disease processes - before they become major health issues! (This is also a great time to have your horse’s annual testing done if they have already been diagnosed with one or both of these)
This is always a very popular program so give us a call or email us today to schedule your horse’s blood draw!
707-822-4885
[email protected]

08/09/2023

It’s time for fall vaccines!
Our vaccine clinics provide 15% off your horse’s vaccines when you have 6 or more horses at one appointment. This is great if you have a herd of your own OR if you can gather a few friends... then everyone saves!

Clinics are a great way to fulfill your horse’s vaccine requirements for our EQ Protect programs. As program members, you will also receive your horse’s FREE fall dewormer!
Remember, group clinic times are limited and fill up quickly so call or email us today to book yours!
(707) 822-4885 or [email protected]

08/08/2023

August is Sand Colic Awareness Month here at North Coast Vet so throughout the month we will be discussing this important health topic.

Unfortunately, sand colic is very common especially in late summer and early fall. Sand colic isn’t just due to sand but really any ground matter our horses might ingest (sand, DG, dirt, etc). The ground matter builds up in their GI tract causing irritation, inflammation, and in some cases even blockages!
We will be discussing diagnosis, treatment, and most importantly PREVENTION this month so be sure to follow this page so you’ll see the information as we post it.

Since abdominal X-rays are the best and most accurate way to assess your horse’s sand load… during the month of August we are providing 2 lower abdominal X-rays for $155! See flyer in photos for details.

(707) 822-4885 or [email protected]

29/06/2023

We are always striving to find new and innovative ways to best serve you and your beloved horses! We are excited to announce that we have added a very talented farrier, Samantha Shinn, to our team!
Samantha will be providing trimming and shoeing for our equine patients as well as trimming services for goats, sheep, and cattle!
Many of our farrier appointments are conducted in conjunction with one of our veterinarians, as we act together as one team to provide the best care for your horse (or other included animals).
Give us a call at 707-822-4885 or 707-726-9262 with any questions or to book your appointment!

24/05/2023

We are excited to bring you another FREE Educational Event and Dinner!
We hope you'll join us on June 6th to learn about Basic Equine Emergencies. This event will include a fun and informative discussion as well as a FREE dinner. We want to show you how much we appreciate you and we know that an educated horse owner is a prepared horse owner!
Click the link for more details and to reserve your free ticket (we would love for you to bring a friend too!)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-dinner-education-event-basic-equine-emergencies-tickets-640286603467

Hope to see you there.

FREE Dinner & Education Event: Basic Equine Emergencies

21/03/2023

We want to reward you with peace of mind for simply maintaining your horse’s routine annual care (Exam, dental, vaccines, and f***l) with our EQ Protect programs!
There are NO enrollment fees and NO age restrictions but there are huge benefits including up to $10,000 credit for colic surgery, no emergency fees, $5,000 for treatment of Flu/EHV-4, $5,000 for treatment of West Nile or tetanus, FREE dewormers, and more!

All you have to do is make sure your horse(s) is kept up to date on their routine care (with one of our group doctors) and they’re automatically enrolled! These very popular programs are growing every year with nearly 3,000 horses enrolled in 2022! Enrollment fills up very quickly because of the tremendous benefits offered so call or email us today to set your enrollment appointment.
707-822-4885, 707-726-9262, or [email protected]

To find our other locations and for more program details visit www.lbemgroup.com

01/11/2022

It’s the one you’ve all been waiting for!
For nearly 15 years the Loomis Basin Equine Medical Group had been providing the half price December Dental Program to help make it easier for horse owners to afford to maintain their horse’s dental health!
The December Dental Program provides your horse’s oral exam and power float at 50% off when you have 2 or more horses at one appointment (including on ranch calls) or 1 horse if you haul in to the clinic. These appointments fill up very quickly so call or email today for your appointment time!
707-822-4885 / 707-726-9262 or [email protected]

06/06/2022

Calling all clients east of Fortuna! We would like to spend a day in your area. If you're in or near Kettenpom or Zenia and need care for your horses or livestock, please give us a call at (707)726-9262.

28/03/2022

We want to reward you for keeping up on your horse’s routine annual health care!
Our EQ Protect programs have no enrollment fee and no age restrictions but offer up to $10,000 toward colic surgery, up to $5,000 toward emergency orthopedic surgery, no emergency fees, free dewormers, and more!
We built our EQ Protect programs to help encourage horse owners to keep up on their horses annual care because we believe prevention is truly the best medicine.
Space is limited in these very popular programs so don’t delay in calling or emailing with any questions or to set an enrollment appointment!
707-822-4885, 707-726-9262 or [email protected]

Click for more info on all of our EQ Protect programs: http://www.northcoastvet.com/eq-protect/

16/03/2022

Please see the updated letter from the California State Veterinarian encouraging equestrians to postpone non-essential transport and shows for an additional 14 days.

Links included in letter below:

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/AHFSS/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/AHFSS/animal_health/Equine_Biosecurity.html

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/pdfs/EHM_Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf

15/03/2022

*****UPDATE*****

Regarding the current EHV situation in California in relation to Humboldt County:

We can confirm one positive case locally. The horse was seen on Thursday 3/10/22 and subsequently confirmed positive.

This case is being investigated, but so far there appears to be NO CONNECTION to the ongoing EHM/EHV-1 outbreaks elsewhere in CA. We believe this is an isolated incident.

This horse was tested for EHV-1 because it was recumbent with neurological signs, so testing was performed as a standard precaution.

At this time, it is believed that the horse’s recumbency (and subsequent euthanasia) was probably not caused by EHM.

However, since the horse was actively shedding EHV-1 and simultaneously experiencing neurological signs, CDFA is being cautious and recommending a 14 day isolation period for any in-contact horses, with daily temperature monitoring for the first 7 days.

We will ONLY perform further EHV-1 testing on potentially exposed horses that are (a) febrile, or (b) neurological. It is not recommended to test healthy asymptomatic horses because EHV-1 is widespread in equines, and intermittent shedding can occur with NO symptoms and NO adverse health consequences.

Please be patient with us as we work on answering your inquiries as quickly as possible.

Attached is CDFA’s basic EHV-1 Biosecurity Fact Sheet. For current guidance on what you should be doing now as horse owners, please otherwise refer to https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html and check frequently for updates.

04/03/2022

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Equineherpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been detected in multiple horses in several counties in California. If not controlled, it can have significant consequences to the horse industry, infecting thousands of horses due to the extensive mixing of horses at statewide, national, and international horse events.
Equine herpesvirus causes respiratory disease, abortion, neonatal death, and the neurological disease known as EHM. It spreads in aerosolized secretions, by direct contact, and by contact with surfaces containing infected secretions. Shedding of the virus generally occurs for 7-10 days.
To reduce disease spread, the California State Veterinarian recommends that all hunter/jumper events (the most affected group) be postponed for the next 28 days, all equine events be postponed for the next 14 days, and all non-essential horse movements postponed for at least 14 days.
Horse owners must immediately isolate any horses exhibiting neurologic signs and consult their veterinarian; EHM has mandatory State reporting requirements. Owners must practice good biosecurity when they move horses in emergency situations or for veterinary care; avoid other horses and don’t share tack/equipment that hasn’t been properly cleaned and disinfected, including farrier and veterinary equipment.
For more information visit https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/ equine_herpes_virus.html.
This recommendation considers an event when horses from different home premises are brought together at a single location and include, but are not limited to: competitions of any discipline (in state or out of state), rodeos, educational riding clinics, and any travel of horses to an outside facility for lessons or casual/social gathering, etc. Sanctioned horse racing tracks are exempt from this recommendation.

If you have any questions or concerns about EHV / EHM we are always here to help you and your horses! You may reach us at 707-822-4885 , 707-726-9262 , or email us at [email protected]

14/01/2022

We appear to be experiencing a problem with the phone lines at the Fortuna clinic. If you are having trouble reaching us, please call the Arcata office at (707)822-4885. We're working to fix the issue as fast as we can!

15/12/2021

Dr. Rafa Carballo, as well as our others vets here at North Coast Veterinary, have been busy with dental exams and floats this month as our half-price December Dental Program is in full swing!
Many of you have already taken advantage of this popular program that provides 50% OFF your horse’s dental exam and float (including sedation) when you book 2 or more horses at one appointment time. If you haven’t booked your appointment yet, don’t wait as spaces in this program are limited! Call or email today to reserve your appointment time.
707-822-4885 (Arcata)
707-726-9262 (Fortuna)
[email protected]

For more details: http://www.northcoastvet.com/2021-dental-program

06/12/2021

We’re excited to announce our NEW December Dental Program! This program provides 50% OFF your horse’s dental (includes sedation, oral exam, and power float) when you book an appointment for 2 or more horses! Don’t have more than 1 horse? Pair up with a friend and you’ll both save! We hope this will help make it easier for horse owners to maintain their horse’s dental health.
As a thank you to our Facebook friends, we are giving you the first opportunity to book your appointment now that we are in December!
For more details: http://www.northcoastvet.com/2021-dental-program
This is available for a limited time so call or email today to reserve your appointment time as we are sure the spaces will fill up fast!
707-822-4885 (Arcata), 707-726-9262 (Fortuna), or [email protected]

Half-price December Dental Program to help make it easier for horse owners to maintain their horse’s dental health. AND NOW IT’S OPEN TO ALL NORTH COAST CLIENTS AS WELL!

11/11/2021

We appear to be experiencing a problem with our phone line in the Fortuna clinic. If you are having an emergency, please call the Arcata location at (707)822-4885.

22/10/2021

We caught a gorgeous sunrise over the Arcata clinic Thursday morning.

31/07/2021

To our Willow Creek and Hoopa area clients: we want to come see you! We are looking at sending a doctor out your way next Thursday, August 5th if we can get enough interest. If you or anyone you know might need us for your horses or livestock, please give us a call at (707)822-4885.

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01/07/2021

Today marks Dr. Carlisle’s last day at North Coast Veterinary Hospital after 38 years of helping your horses and livestock. In those 38 years he has made such an impact on so many lives, from hoofed to human. We will miss him in the office and in the field but wish him the best in his retirement. Thank you Dr. Carlisle and happy trails to you!!!

We’d love to hear your favorite story or memory in the comments below!

28/06/2021

NCVH Arcata will be closed this Saturday, July 3. The holiday does not affect our Fortuna clinic's hours this year. A doctor will be on call for emergencies throughout the weekend and we will reopen with regular hours Monday, July 5. Happy Fourth!

10/06/2021

We appear to be experiencing a problem with our phone line in the Arcata clinic. If you are having an emergency, please call the Fortuna location at (707)726-9262 and follow the prompts to be connected to the on call doctor.

21/05/2021

Memorial Day is right around the corner! We will be closed for the long weekend with a doctor on call for emergencies.