Wellness Exams
A complete array of wellness services are available to keep your horse in top shape, whatever his athletic skill or job. When you schedule a physical exam a veterinarian will check the vital parameters of your horse including heart and respiratory rates, temperature, basic condition of the horse including weight, and soundness during flexion tests.
A vaccine program will be designed based on your horse's needs and following the American Association of Equine Practitioners guidelines. An effective worming program is determined incorporating proper rotation of wormers and the most effective timing. Veterinarians can also help plan a nutrition program based on the health needs of the horse performing the work and eating the quality of feed and hay available to you. Cleveland Equine Clinic can also perform routine dental care on your horse including power float or traditional hand floats to remove sharp edges on the teeth and uncover possible dental problems.
Geriatrics
In the 1980's, the average age of the horses treated was 6 or 7 years old, however, today the average age of horses treated at the Cleveland Equine Clinic is 10 years old. Some are living well into their thirties and even forties. Due to significant advances in equine health care and diagnostics, horses are living longer, and as they do, they require care unique to the older horse. With preventative medicine and meticulous care from their owners, horses are competing later in life. Not only are horses living longer, but their quality of life has improved.
Cleveland Equine Clinic offers complete preventative program including maintenance and diagnostic services designed for the welfare of the aging horse. Early detection and implementation of a medical management program are key to monitoring the aging process in horses. Early diagnosis of subtle changes begins with a base line measurement for future comparisons, which later helps extend the health of your horse.
Geriatric services include:
- Wellness exams
- Individual vaccination & deworming programs
- Individual evaluation of body condition & nutrition
- Dental Care
- Individual medical therapy to meet the changing needs of the aging horse
- Blood work to include CBC and chemistry profile, blood insulin and glucose
- Laminitis evaluation
- Cushings Disease testing