by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Emergencies, Horseman 101
A first aid kit is a great idea to keep on hand at the barn. Below are recommended items to have on-hand in case of an emergency. Emergency Veterinary Supplies Thermometer Stethoscope Scissors Clippers Twitch Sterile Cotton Sheet Cotton 4 x 4 Telfa Pads Gauze Rolls...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Emergencies, Horseman 101
In case of an emergency, have our number displayed on the stall door for easy access. Also have insurance information available if your horse is insured. A first aid kit is a great idea to keep on hand at the barn. Items to include in your emergency medical kit can be...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Horseman 101
Techniques to Improve Quality of Life for Older Horses Digestion/Nutrition Older horses become less efficient at digesting food and can benefit from many of the following suggestions: Regular dental care — check teeth once or twice yearly. Fecal exam and...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jun 28, 2016 | Health and Wellness
Fox Valley Equine Practice provides a full vaccine schedule for all our horses. Read more about the vaccines here, or download the PDF below. Core Vaccinations The AVMA defines core vaccinations as those “that protect from diseases that are endemic to a region, those...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jun 14, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Vet Articles
Regenerative Therapies are an exciting new field of treatment modalities that utilize the body’s own natural healing capabilities. Stem cell treatments are the most obvious examples of this, and they have been incorporated into equine practice for several years....
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jun 14, 2016 | Lameness and Sports Injuries, Vet Articles
The drug Tildren works by regulating bone remodeling in cases where there is too much bone resorption occurring. It helps to activate the bone builders (osteoblasts) and reduce the bone resorbers (osteoclasts), thus allowing for denser bones in the higher stress...
