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Laminitis is a very painful condition. The sooner the horse is treated the better. If you think your horse could be at risk, especially with the spring grass coming through please contcat the surgery for advice or to book an appointment with one of vets.

Equine Metabolic syndrome can be easily tested for to determine the levels of insulin in the blood stream before and a period of time after eating. For more information or if you think your horse is at risk please contact the sugery.

Most horses will suffer from colic at some point and it is essential for you to know how to identify the symptoms and what to do next.

Choke can be a very scary situation if you have not seen it before. In some instances the issue will resove itself, but it is important not to panic and call the practice for advice from one of our vets.

Strangles in a very highly contaigious disease. It is treatable but early detection is key to treat the horse effectively and to set up an effective quarintine area in which to isolate the ill horse/horses and hopefully reduce the risk of spread.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) Equine Metabolic Syndrome develops when genetic and environmental factors interact in an individual horse or pony. Factors such as grazing on lush pasture, consumption of concentrates, and interference with seasonal weight loss will promote obesity in genetically susceptible horses. For more information on EMS including the symptons please visit the website. https://www.talkaboutlaminitis.co.uk/ems If you think your horse or Pony is showing signs of EMS please contact the surgery to arrange a visit with one of our vets.

Would you know the signs of Equine Cushing Disease? Increased thirst and urination, an abnormal coat, and recurrent laminitis just some of the signs of Equine Cushings. https://www.talkaboutlaminitis.co.uk/ppid has lots of information on this Disease which is also know PPID If you are concerned your horse is showing signs of Equine cushings please contact the surgery to arrange a visit with one of our vets.

With the warmer weather making an appearance earlier this week the risk of Laminitis is ever increasing. Do you know the signs if your horse had it? www.talkaboutlaminitis.co.uk is a very informative website that can help you to understand this disease.

Colic! We have seen an increase in the number of horses showing colic symptons over the last couple of weeks. Remember to try to change your horse's diet and management slowly and encourage drinking with access to plenty of fresh water. If you are concerned about your horse please do not hesitate to call us.

Did you know We do all our own out of hours emergency service? Your Horses will always be seen by a member of our team who knows your horse and has full access to their medical history. No matter what the time, we are there for you night or day

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