Ali Miletic, MVB

On #NationalLaminitisAwerenessDay, we are dropping the F word: that's right, FAT! Most horse owners understand the dangers of a horse dropping weight and becomi...ng too thin; however, many of those same horse owners underestimate the fa(c)t that an overweight horse is just as unhealthy, and can be much more difficult to manage and rehabilitate than a thin animal. An overweight horse will not only have a compromised quality of life, but it will also be at higher risk of a number of health problems, laminitis being one of them. Being able to assess your friend's weight is a valuable skill -- he may complain to his pasture mates about you fat shaming him, but he'll get over it and his health will benefit in the long run. How does your horse's condition compare to this illustration? Keep in mind that in some disciplines, like racing and eventing, and some life stages, like pregnancy, a higher or lower body score might be more appropriate. If you think your horse is too fat or if you are unsure, have a chat with your vet to discuss the appropriate condition and a feeding and exercise program for your animal! Please note that the the body condition score system illustrated here is based on the 0-5 system described by Carroll and Huntington, purely for the sake of visual simplicity, but it is not meant to trump or replace the standard 1-9 Henneke scoring system. For a step-by-step explanation of the Henneke system, visit https://thehorse.com//body-condition-scoring-horses-step-/ #aaep #horsedocs #equinevets #veterinarymedicine #goodtoknow #protectyourhorse #laminitis #fathorseproblems #fatstruggles #fword

I THINK MY HORSE IS COLICKING! NOW WHAT??? The ugly truth is that there comes a time in every horse owner's life when you are faced with the scare of a colic.... The term refers to abdominal pain, rather than a specific disorder, and it can range from a short-lived, mild bellyache to severe, unrelenting discomfort that may or may not be correctable even with surgery. In addition to general changes in behavior, a horse with colic may exhibit some or all of the following signs: Restlessness and pawing at the ground Sweating and increased breathing rate Irritated kicking to the stomach Stretching as if to urinate Rolling or attempting to roll Elevated pulse rate Do you know what to do if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Here are a few tips that could help save your horse's life. Additional resources: learn how to check your horse's vital signs here --> https://thehorse.com//normal-horse-vitals-signs-and-healt/ #aaep #horsedocs #equinevets #veterinarymedicine #goodtoknow #protectyourhorse #colic #colickinghorse

Dr. Allison Moore speaking in regards to the EHV-1 Notice that went out Thursday and clearing RCRA of any concerns.

A statement from Dechra Veterinary Products on OsPhos and their position regarding its use.

In the spirit of the season and #givingtiesdayca we would like to announce our Holiday Care-ity Initiative for this year to support our local charities! From De...cember 3-14, 2018 McKee-Pownall will be donating 1/2 of all of our call fee to local charities. This year our charities are Yellow Brick House and Homewood Health Centre. We thank you in advance for your support. See more

Our first real taste of winter is upon us. Here’s how to help your horse stay warm over the next few days!

Genetic Series: PSSM

Please vaccinate :)