In the case of a natural disaster emergency such as fire or flood you should all have a plan in mind for what to do with your horses. This includes where to bring them, how to get them there, what to have with you when you take them, etc.
Continue ReadingEvery horse owner should be familiar with the basic medical needs of their horse including vaccination recommendations, de-worming schedules, feed and water requirements and some basic first aid.
Continue ReadingEquine Dentistry is a critical part of the comprehensive plan for the health and maximal performance, and comfort of your horse. The Veterinarians at Meddleton Equine, Inc. are all trained in Performance Horse Dentistry with full mouth balancing and alignment.
Continue ReadingHorses are routinely living into their 30s and many are being ridden for most of those years. The major factors that have contributed to this increase in life expectancy are increasing owner awareness of the needs of geriatric horses and improved geriatric Veterinary care. The following are areas of geriatric medicine and management that are of importance:
Continue ReadingWhy should I have my Veterinarian give my horses their yearly vaccinations when I can buy them and give them myself for less money? There are a number of advantages in having your Veterinarian give routine vaccinations. It provides an opportunity to have a professional see your horse(s) and give an objective overview of their general health.
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