EquidDoc Veterinary Services

Owning a horse is a beautiful experience. There may be different reasons to own a horse. With the ownership of a horse, there are some legal responsibilities of food, water, and shelter. However, there are some important responsibilities you need to take care of that go beyond the legal responsibilities. One needs to take care of the horse's health that includes nutrition, hoof care, dental care, de-worming, and grooming. Taking care of these things help you keep your horse healthy and happy. Read More:  https://www.equiddocvet.com/essential-horse-care-guide-to-keep-your-horse-happy-and-healthy/

A thermometer: One of the most important things you can do before you call us is to take your animal's temperature. For horses and camelids normal is 99-101.5F. Normal for sheep and goats is 101-104F. Anti-inflammatories: We always recommend that you have either bute or banamine on hand to administer as directed. Timely administration of these medications can help prevent swelling and help control pain while we are on our way. Please ALWAYS call us before giving these types of medications. Gloves: We recommend having a clean pair of exam gloves on hand for wound cleaning or medication administration. Be careful what you touch with your dirty barn hands! Antiseptic and bandage material: You should have a few items available to clean and protect a wound prior to further evaluation. We recommend betadine/iodine scrub (diluted with water) and gauze pads for initial wound cleaning. For bandaging material, place a sterile non-stick pad directly against the wound, a thick cotton lay

Sheep and goats often eat strange things which they shouldn’t. Ideally, sheep and goats should eat forage (Hay, Grass). Adding grain to their diet can add complications to health. Grain feeding leads to mineral imbalance, especially in males, causing urinary obstruction. This is ultimately an emergency condition for the sheep and goats that can lead to bladder rupture. Grain feeding also leads to obesity. Unlike horses, sheep and goats have different diets to stay healthy. Feed the goats and sheep what is best to maintain a healthy condition. Learn More:  https://www.equiddocvet.com/goats-eat-strange-things-but-they-shouldnt/