There is nothing more wonderful than seeing new foals playing and getting into trouble in a pasture in the spring. Did you know one of the most important things you can do for your brand new foal is schedule a Well Foal Exam in the first 24 hours of his life? Foals are born into the world without much in the way of a good immune system and depend on their mother’s colostrum (first milk) to provide antibodies to help them fight off infection until their own bodies are ready t

Controlling parasites in horses is a gross but fascinating part of providing veterinary care. This spring we will take a little time to explore a few of the different parasites affecting horses and how we recommend treating your horse for them and managing your property to help reduce them. Parasites naturally involve talking a lot about poop :) But all veterinarians love talking about your horse's poop so enjoy! Tapeworms are one of the most recognized parasites in popular

A choking horse is an emergency that should be evaluated by your vet quickly. This article explains common symptoms, treatment and preventat

5 quick tips from our veterinary team on how to help your horse stay healthy and warm this winter.

Fall is a great time to have your senior horse's teeth assessed! Older horses often have trouble keeping on weight or consuming enough calories to stay warm in the winter. Regular dental care can help with both of these issues. Check out this article from Horse.com! #DentalDiscount #Hugo #dentistry #preventativecare #Horse #coldweather #winter #hay #Senior

Colic is the number one call for emergency work we see as veterinarians. The one common denominator is there is always a worried owner attac

Dentals are a big production, but what exactly is happening during a dental exam and why are they important? I know you see us grab all of our instruments (and the ever essential purple bucket in my case) and cart them to the stall, where a lot of noise takes place and then they are over. What happened? The first thing I like to do before any dental is a physical exam. That helps me ensure that the horse's heart and lungs sound normal prior to sedation, plus it helps me ge

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Do you know the signs that your horse is having trouble with his teeth? An oral exam should be an essential part of an annual examination by

"Roly poly ponies might be cute, but they’re at risk for a number of potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as equine met