Feb 20, 2022 | Practice news
You know your horses well. That is why any vet worth their salt will listen to you first before starting a clinical exam. However we thought it was important that you know your horses clinical parameters so that if you suspect something isn’t quite right you can...
Feb 12, 2022 | Practice news, Uncategorised
We are getting ever closer to foaling season and as a consequence we thought we would do a blog on how to get prepared for this exciting time. Things to have in your foaling kit: Phone number of your vet on speed dial (just in case)Iodine/purple sprayTail...
Feb 5, 2022 | Practice news
We often get asked about which insurance companies equine owners should go with. Legally we are not allowed to recommend an individual company and we cannot give you more than guidance as it depends on what you need and what your budget is. Here are a few useful...
Jan 22, 2022 | Practice news
This winter the grass has not really died back. This is leading to the real risk that a laminitic explosion will happen during the next few weeks. It is essential to ensure your horses and ponies lose weight to minimise the risk of laminitis. In the winter months it...
Jan 16, 2022 | Practice news
Nutrition especially in the older horse is vital. With the common underlying conditions such as Cushings disease, poor dental alignments, diastema and general old age, the winter season can be very tough on some. Whilst we vets go on about weight loss with a large...
Jan 9, 2022 | Practice news
Routine vaccinations allow us to take our horses out and about safely and ensure we don’t come back with any nasty surprises. There are two main diseases we vaccinate our horses with to give them the protection they need. Equine Influenza: This is a viral...
