Equine

Lameness

Your horse’s mobility and ability to perform at their best is vital to their everyday life and happiness so lameness can be a major issue. Lameness is any abnormality in the gait or stance, usually caused by pain, illness, or injury of some sort.​​​​​​​

So lameness can be a major issue. Lameness is any abnormality in the gait or stance, usually caused by pain, illness, or injury of some sort.

Due to the complexity of our equine partners, an extensive examination may be necessary to determine the issue. We have vast experience diagnosing and treating a variety of lameness issues.

If your horse is dealing with lameness issues or any sort of mobility problem, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at (541) 895-5665.

Digital X-ray

Digital radiography (x-ray) has revolutionized Equine Medicine. We are able to quickly and easily diagnose potential causes of lameness and bone abnormalities with less stress on/for your horse.

Our cordless digital system allows us to take and view images almost anywhere. Images are available immediately and allow us to retake or take additional views quickly if needed. Digital radiography also gives us the ability to electronically send the x-rays to you, your farrier, or a board-certified radiologist for their opinion, if needed. In addition, the images produced by digital radiography are of much better quality than film radiographs and can be manipulated digitally, giving us the best possible radiographic information to help find the diagnosis.

Dentistry

Routine and proper dental care is essential to your horse’s health, well-being, and longevity.

Among many benefits, proper equine dental care can prevent premature tooth loss, reduce impaction and colic, allow easier bridling, and ensure your horse is chewing their food properly and without pain (which is essential for proper digestion).

Our advanced dental equipment allows us to perform floats both in the clinic and at your barn. Upon arrival, our veterinarian and technician will perform a physical exam before sedating your horse for the procedure. After intravenous sedation has been administered your horse will become drowsy at which time a speculum will be placed in their mouth.

This uniquely designed lightweight speculum safely keeps your horse’s mouth open during the dental procedure as well as allows our veterinarian room to efficiently perform the float. A portable adjustable stand is used to assist your horse’s head during the procedure.

The portable battery-powered Flexi-Float system is used to grind sharp points, even wave mouths, eliminate hooks, and smooth incisors. During this portion of the dental procedure, our veterinarian is able to determine if any extractions are necessary. After our veterinarian has finished the procedure we will wait with your horse until they are stable, sure-footed, and most of the sedation has been metabolized.

The picture above is featuring Dr. Violet and our technician Rhonda performing a float on one of our client’s beautiful Percheron horses.