by Central Veterinary Services | Feb 21, 2023 | Blog, Horse
Alternative medicine is being integrated with Western Medicine therapies more and more often. You may have seen horses getting massages, chiropractic adjustments, laser therapy, targeted pulsed electromagnetic therapy, and acupuncture. Most often, we are called in to...
by Central Veterinary Services | Oct 31, 2022 | Dog & Cat, Horse
With National Senior Pet Month upon us we thought it would be a great time to reveal how we can help our beloved senior pets age with comfort and happiness. Though during our annual wellness exams, we often discuss regular screening bloodwork to stay ahead of common...
by Central Veterinary Services | Aug 16, 2021 | Horse
Open front boot These are most commonly used by showjumpers to protect the ligaments of the horse’s leg. They wrap around the fetlock and along the back of the cannon bone, where the most sensitive and high-impact areas are on a horse’s leg. While jumping a course,...
by Dr. Kristen Wilson | Dec 10, 2020 | Horse
They say, “a horse’s eye is a window to their soul”. That being said, ocular (eye) health for our horses is imperative. We see horses for ocular issues fairly commonly, and any issue with the eye is considered urgent because they can, unfortunately,...
by Dr. Heidi Bjornson | Dec 10, 2020 | Horse
One disease worth mentioning in senior horses is Cushing’s. Though it can present in horses 10-20 years old, its incidence increases immensely in senior horses, as much as 25% or more in some populations over 20 years old! It drives home how important yearly exams are...
by Dr. Heidi Bjornson | Dec 10, 2020 | Horse
We all hate to think of our animals aging. However, with good nutrition and attention to their health, we can do our best to make sure that this is as slow and painless as possible! Nutrition is the basis by which we can treat and prevent health issues. What is at the...
