Seizures can be unexpected and frightening for a horse owner. Having information about this medical condition can help you best prepare for it. Here, our Mount Vernon equine vets share the causes of seizures in horses and how they will be diagnosed and treated.
Horse owners are concerned about a condition called equine laminitis, which can severely damage the hooves' strength and function, causing pain. In this blog, our vets in Mount Vernon will provide essential information on the causes and treatment of this condition in horse
Leptospirosis in horses is caused by bacteria that infect their mucous membranes, leading to bacteremia and potentially affecting other vital organs and functions. Our vets at Mount Vernon provide information on the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of leptospirosis in horses.
Horses may experience neck pain due to reasons like poor posture, injury, muscle strain, stress, and parasites. Our vets at Mount Vernon can assist you in recognizing the indications of neck pain in horses and recommending measures to alleviate their discomfort.
Being out in the elements, there are many pests that may affect your horse. One of the pests we commonly see is bot flies. Our Mount Vernon vets share some information about the symptoms of bot flies in horses and what you can do you prevent this parasite from infesting your horse.
Deworming your horse is a crucial step to maintaining their health. In this post, our Mount Vernon vets will discuss deworming horses, when to do it, and methods to minimize worm infection in your horses.
Infectious diseases are a major cause of equine pain and death. Vaccination is one of the most significant tools we have for reducing these diseases in horses. Today, our Mount Vernon vets discuss important horse vaccines and a horse vaccine schedule.
Horses can develop back pain just like we do. It can be very painful and affect its overall well-being. Today, our Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Mount Vernon vets will provide information on back pain, its symptoms, and treatment and prevention options.
Tetanus is a dangerous disease that can negatively affect your horse's health. Today our Mount Vernon vets explain tetanus and what can be done to prevent it.
There are no specific symptoms that point to gastric ulcers that may encourage and ultimately cause ulcers. This doesn’t make it easy for animal owners, who must balance prevention against their horses’ daily routine. Today our Mount Vernon vets explain gastric ulcers and what to look out for in your horse.
Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Mount Vernon is accepting new patients! Our vets are passionate about the health of Mount Vernon horses. Get in touch today to book your animal's first appointment.