by Central Veterinary Services | Dec 10, 2020 | Horse
How do we monitor how our seniors are doing? One mainstay is body condition scoring. Our vets use this every time they examine your horse. We use a scale of 1-9. One is the lowest level; emaciated and 9 being severely overweight – 5 is just right. Doing this...
by Central Veterinary Services | Dec 10, 2020 | Horse
Equine vaccines are split into two main categories: Core and Risk-Based. Core vaccines are recommended to all horses, no matter their lifestyle. According to the AVMA, core vaccinations are those “that protect from diseases that are endemic to a region, those with...
by Central Veterinary Services | Sep 2, 2020 | Other
Now that I have your attention, it is prudent to mention that this isn’t about choosing favourites. As veterinarians, we are happily here to help you take an active role in your pet’s healthcare. However, there are some very simple things that you can do as...
by Central Veterinary Services | Aug 1, 2020 | Horse
A horse is a massive animal who, as we all know by now, is also incredibly fragile for their size. This can add an immense amount of stress gearing up to show season not only for your horse but for you as well! I don’t know about you, but my horses are like my...
by Central Veterinary Services | Aug 1, 2020 | Horse
Nutrition is an often-overlooked important factor in any animals’ health. Properly balanced nutrition can improve coat health, performance, longevity, musculoskeletal health and even immunity. Each horse has their own unique physiology in addition to different energy...
