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General Wellness

Horses are living longer, better lives today due in part to advancements in preventive medicine, nutrition, and geriatric care. A yearly exam gives us the opportunity to catch problems early or before they even start. We are committed to establishing a plan that is just right for your horse, taking into account your horse's working schedule and stable environment. We will tailor a specific vaccination and deworming schedule that is unique for your horse and farm.
Your horse’s annual wellness exam will include the following:
• Comprehensive physical exam—This allows us to evaluate the overall health and condition of your horse.
• Equine dental exam—It is important to check the oral health of our patients. The health of the teeth, gums, and tongue are checked, and we will decide if routine “floating” (an Old English term that means “to file”) is needed or more involved dental care is necessary.
• Vaccinations—Vaccines are an important component to keep your horse healthy and stop preventable
diseases from impacting your horse and that of the local equestrian community. Vaccines are recommended based on the age, individual exposure risks, and local conditions.
- Core Vaccines Recommend:
• Tetanus
• Eastern/Western equine encephalomyelitis
(EEE and WEE)
• West Nile virus (WNV)
• Rabies
- Risk Based Vaccines:
• Equine influenza
• Rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1 and EHV-4)
• Strangles
• Deworming—If you do your own deworming, we will

help you to be sure that frequency and products used

are correct. If you want us to deworm, we will design a

custom program to fit your horse’s needs. Also, fecal

egg counts can be used to evaluate the efficacy of

deworming in certain situations.
• Living conditions and herd health—Because we come

to you, we are able to evaluate your horse’s living
conditions and offer suggestions, if needed, enabling you to provide the optimal environment for your
horse.
• Overview of the patient—You may have a particular concern or we may identify an issue that needs
additional investigation. This may include specific body and organ system examinations and testing that
can be set up at your convenience.
To schedule your horse’s next wellness exam, please contact us.

We look forward to visiting you and your horse.

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