Perth Equine Hospital in Ascot, Western Australia | Medical and health

Perth Equine Hospital

Locality: Ascot, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9479 1800

Address: 47 Epsom Ave 6104 Ascot, Western Australia, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.perthequinehospital.com.au

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25.01.2022 Urgent Foster Mare Needed If you have a mare recently weaned or know if one that may be able to help please contact Ascot Equine Vets or Emily Johnson at Scenic Lodge Thoroughbred Stud

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our sponsored rider Ellie Gough and Don J'amee, second place in the huge Diamond Class at Equestrian in the Park 2020. A truly amazing result at only 14 years old (the youngest in the field!) up against seasoned riders!

24.01.2022 DRENCH SPECIAL NOW EXTENDED TILL THE END OF JULY For 1-5 horses/ponies:... A Worm, Bot & Oil Drench will be - $75 Ponies $85 Horses Add psyllium for only $10! For 5+ horses/ponies: A Worm, Bot & Oil Drench will be - $70 Ponies $80 Horses Add psyllium for only $10! Call Today To Book In! 9479 1800 Travel and sedation if needed is not included. Offer till end of July 2020

23.01.2022 A major thank you to Perth Equine Hospital for sponsoring the Brookleigh Dressage Series 2020... Mr Puff (Byalee Breathless ) put on his fancy pants today and ...did 2 reasonably good FEI tests to win both with scores of 68.309% in the PSG and 67.206% in the Inter 1 resulting in winning the FEI Small Tour Championship for the series and a beautiful woolen rug for Puff and and some pretty fancy champagne for me !, The effort that goes into organise these events is huge and I would like to thank everyone involved , especially Brookleigh Dressage Club for running the event, the judges,scorers,steward,and Brookleigh Estate......It is a beautiful venue to compete at, the atmosphere is always welcoming and the organisation exceptional. Congratulations to all the competitors and a special welcome to the competitors who were doing their 1st FEI tests today... It was also great to have Lucinda Boulter back grooming for Puff...she did a fabulous job and Puff has both Lucinda and Leah Mccoy ( who also did a super job filling in for Lucinda when she had a broken leg) perfectly trained Thank you to both of you for your dedication and care of Puff and I As always all our beautiful gear comes from Horseland Midland.. this store is absolutely amazing providing all the latest in clothing and saddlery for all equestrian sports. Cheryl Campbell and her team at Horseland Midland are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful Thank you also to Dr Warwick Vale who is so supportive and keeps puff in tiptop shape.

22.01.2022 These gorgeous boys came in today looking very festive We always love catching up with #jdtheirishhorse The clinic opening hours are as follows Christmas Day - closed... Boxing Day - open 9am -12pm Sunday- closed Monday - closed Tuesday- Thursday- open Friday- closed. Afterhours service 24/7 as usual! Wishing all our clients a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

22.01.2022 DRENCH SPECIAL THERE IS STILL TIME EXTENDED TILL THE END OF JULY... For 1-5 horses/ponies: A Worm, Bot & Oil Drench will be - $75 Ponies $85 Horses Add psyllium for only $10! For 5+ horses/ponies: A Worm, Bot & Oil Drench will be - $70 Ponies $80 Horses Add psyllium for only $10! Call Today To Book In! 9479 1800 Travel and sedation if needed is not included. Offer till end of July 2020

21.01.2022 Today Was Vet Nurse Day We appreciate our incredible nurses every day but today was created to give that extra shout out for all that they do day in and day out. Without our wonderful nurses, the clinic could not function efficiently. And with the extra pressure and uncertainty of the last six months, our nurses have not once stepped back and always given 110% to the extra care they already give daily to your pets. ... Thankyou for all your hard work and passion you put into everything that you do! Happy Vet Nurse Day!

20.01.2022 Huge congratulations to our sponsored rider Ellie Gough and Don J'amee, second place in the huge Diamond Class at Equestrian in the Park 2020. A truly amazing result at only 14 years old up against seasoned riders!

19.01.2022 Ever wondered what it looks like when your horse has a drink? From the buckets view?? Thanks to American Association of Equine Practitioners we now know! Water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. An idle, 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. ... The take-home message: all horses need clean, good-quality water at all times.

19.01.2022 ? An IgG ( immunoglobulin G which is an antibodie) blood test checks whether the foal has acquired sufficient antibodies and immunity from the mares colostrum, which she will generate just before the foal is born, foals without this are at risk of neonatal infections. It is important to check this when the foal is 12 hours old, within these first 12 hrs is the time the foals intestines are capable of ab...sorbing these important antibodies. Providing the mare makes colostrum of good quality in terms of IgG concentration, and the foal sucks sufficient colostrum within the first 12 hrs of life the foal should acquire adequate passive immunity. ? If the IgG level is low (<800 mg/dl) we will give the foal a plasma transfusion (1-2 liters of plasma intravenously) to get the number back up. After this, we will do a second blood test to check that the levels have gone up. A second dose may be required in some cases. Once the foals levels are greater than 800mg/dl this is deemed as adequate transfer of antibodies. ? ? The colostrum is thick and yellow and very sticky, and is very different from the whiter, thinner milk she will produce later. You can get a refractometer which can tell you straight away if the mares milk contains adequate colostrum levels. Once the mare has foaled you can test her milk, or if she runs milk before foaling you can also test it then. If its low or marginal, some breeders go to a banked source of colostrum where theyve retained a little colostrum after another foal has suckled and then froze it. Theyll get this into the foal either via a baby bottle or have a vet administer using a stomach tube. If you do do this, you will still need to do the IgG blood test to check the levels. , ? If she will stand for you, then you could milk her and save the precious colostrum for the foal. You can put it in to a bottle and place in the freezer and then thaw when you need it (by placing in to a bowl of warm water, not hot as this will affect the antibodies) then get your vet to administer for you. If you can not milk your mare do not worry, either way contact your local vet and let them know so they can be prepared. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate in contacting us 9479 1800

18.01.2022 A reminder to always be careful when worming your horses, its best to make sure your dogs are not around

18.01.2022 Why should I get my horse Gastroscoped? Gastric ulcers are common in horses and can effect horses of many types. The effect of gastric ulceration can be highly variable but are believed to be associated with:... weight loss changes in eating behaviour change in character poor performance and colic Although in many horses, they may cause few or no apparent ill-effects. At the moment the only accurate and reliable way to diagnose gastric ulceration in horses is by gastroscopy (endoscopic examination). Gastroscopy allows examination of the stomach and any ulceration can be graded depending on how deep and how widespread the ulceration is and treated accordingly. Gastroscopes can also pick up a worm burden which can be causing your horse health issues, poor condition, even colic.

17.01.2022 Happy New Year We are Closed today for normal consultations and enquiries but available for All emergencies. We are back open tomorrow, Saturday 2nd Jan, for routine consultations 8am-12pm then emergencies. ... But as always we are available 24/7 for all your emergency needs #perthequinehospital #PEH #horsehospital #perthhorsevet #horse #pony #vet #happynewyear

16.01.2022 Our Dr Bec was the on site vet for the filming of the RWWA Spring Carnival advertisement yesterday #perthequinehospital #perthvet #filmvet #claimtofame

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our Sponsored Junior Rider Ellie Gough at this weekend's Swan River HT at Capel..3rd place on Bellhaven Cardence (Bob) in a strong field in the Junior 95. Ellie has only just started competing in eventing but is already a very accomplished showjumping rider. At only 14 we are looking forward to following and supporting Ellie's equestrian career for many years to come! Congratulations Ellie and Bob

15.01.2022 Theres always that one work colleague.... . . #perthequinehospital #vets #nurses #colleagues #vetdogs #standingsx #sillytimes #horses

14.01.2022 Just a reminder that’s we are Closed today as it’s a public holiday We will be open for normal consults and enquiries tomorrow through to Thursday and closed Friday. Please only call for emergencies only as we only have the emergency vet on call answering phones ... We are always available 24/7 for all emergencies

14.01.2022 World Horse Appreciation Day Today is world horse appreciation day and what better way to celebrate it than showing some photos of our staff spending time with much loved horses from past and present. Can you guess who’s who??

14.01.2022 A reminder for all our clients and WA followers Double demerits are now in effect, and will continue through to Sunday 3 January. Slow down and stay safe on our roads this holiday season

13.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there

12.01.2022 Dental Month . . Is your horse due their dental check? For the month of August you can get a Dental and worm bot and oil drench for $195! .... . We are seeing a high amount of colics lately and we want to help you prevent colic as much as we can, and getting your horses teeth done and drenched are just two ways! . . Dont miss out! Call the clinic today to book your horse in 9479 1800 . . #perthequinehospital #dentalmonth #equine #drench #prevent #colic #teeth See more

12.01.2022 The average equine pregnancy usually lasts between 335-345 days, or approximately 11 months. The embryo becomes visible via ultrasound by day 14 post ovulation. By day 21 a heartbeat can be seen by ultrasound.... Internal organs and features such as hooves and tail develop between day 20 and 40. During the first six months the foetus doesnt change in size a lot. By 55-60 days you can sex the foetus - this should be done by an experienced ultrasonographer in this field of expertise. The foetus does most of its growing during the last trimester, final 3 months of pregnancy. This interesting picture shows the development from embryo to foetus. . . #perthequinehospital #perthvet #perthequinevet #perthhorsevet #perth #wa #wavet #waequinevet #reproduction #repro #breedingseason #gestation #growth #embryo #foetus #horsefoetus #equinepregnancy #pregnancy #interesting #interestinginformation

12.01.2022 Accelerate winter shedding with Equilume. After 6 weeks of extended photoperiod (16 hours of light, 8 hours of darkness) the coat will shed early, to a summer coat. For more information contact the Hospital 9479 1800 #betterwithblue #equilume #perthequinehospital

12.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of the newest edition to the PEH team Charlotte Rose Jean McGee. Congratulations Lisa and John!

11.01.2022 Celebrations for the Perth Equine Hospital and Epsom Avenue Veterinary Clinic family today, Lisas new baby Teeshs engagement and its the big boss Dr Pauls birthday today . Thank you Core Cider House for a lovely lunch and drinks . .... #perthequinehospital #epsomavevet #vets #perthvets #perthnurses #celebrations See more

11.01.2022 Have you taken advantage of our dental month special yet?? $195 for a dental + a Worm Bot and Oil drench Dont miss out! Call the clinic today to book in ... 9479 1800 See more

10.01.2022 Do you know what these are??? Semi mature Bot worms in the horses stomach This horse came into the clinic for a scope after repeated choke episodes. Examination of the stomach at the time presented a massive bot worm infestation! ... Bot flys lay eggs on the hair around a horses eyes, mouth, nose, or on the legs. Moisture from the skin or from the horses licking causes the eggs to hatch into larvae. After a three-week developmental period in the mouth, bot fly larvae migrate and attach themselves to the mucus lining of the horses stomach and remain there during the winter. After about 10 months, they detach from the lining and are passed out of the body through the feces. The larvae burrow into the ground and mature. Depending on the conditions, adults emerge in three to 10 weeks. Adult females deposit eggs on the horses legs, shoulders, chin, throat and lips, and the cycle starts again. Horses that show no outward signs of illness can be severely infested, giving no clue to damage occurring inside. However, some horses do show signs of infestation, including an inflamed mouth area and stomach irritation. Infestation with bot larvae may cause ulcers in the stomach lining. If the infestation is severe, the opening from the stomach to the intestines may be blocked, which can cause irritation, ulcers and even colic. Modern anthelmintics (an anti parasite drug that expels parasitic worms) like ivermectin are extremely effective and safe in the treatment of bots and have an impact on lowering the number of bot flies in areas where good anthelmintic treatment is practiced. This can be easily added in to your routine drench by your vet. It is also good to have a bot knife in your grooming kit, so if you see bot eggs on your horses legs, body, you can remove them before they are ingested. Call today to book in! 9277 1800

10.01.2022 Happy Birthday to all the horses . Share a carrot cake or two with your horse to celebrate their birthday! . Birthday fact did you know that horses in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate their birthdays on August 1st, and horses in the northern hemisphere celebrate January 1st.

09.01.2022 The heart is a muscle that contracts in a rhythm, hence its regular beat. It acts as an electric pump to move blood around the horse’s body and provide cells and tissues with oxygen. Hearts have four chambers: the right and left atrium at the top, which both receive blood, and two ventricles at the bottom to pump blood. When blood enters the right atrium, it is low in oxygen, so it passes into the right ventricle. From here it is pumped into the lungs vi...a the pulmonary artery to be oxygenated. Once this has happened, blood passes through the pulmonary veins to the left atrium and on to the left ventricle. Now oxygen rich, blood is pumped into the horse’s body via the aorta, a major artery. This heart cycle results in the distinctive beat you can hear. A normal resting horse has a heart rate of 32-40 beats per minute, foals (70-120 bpm), yearlings (45-60 bpm) and 2 year olds (40-50 bpm). It’s good to take your own horses heart rate regularly, then you will know if they have an abnormally high heart rate and able to inform your vet so.

06.01.2022 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the guns finally fell silent on one of the most senseless and destructive conflicts of human history. Today, we fall silent ourselves to remember those who did not come home from war. Lest we forget.

06.01.2022 Something different for your Sunday morning funny, just a Camel having some fun with his pony friends

06.01.2022 Hey Guys Dont Forget!! Perth Equine Hospital is open every Saturday 8am-12pm for normal consultations. So if you cant get to us during the week we are there for you every Saturday morning! And as always available 24/7 365 days for all your emergency needs, so you never have to worry that we wont be there for your horse. ... Have a lovely weekend! Call us anytime on 9479 1800

05.01.2022 How often should I get my horses teeth checked? Routine dental checks varies according to your horse and will depend on age and any pre-existing conditions. A good rule-of-thumb is that their teeth should be examined at least once a year. Up until the age of five years the equine mouth undergoes a lot of change with the shedding of baby teeth and the eruption of permanent teeth. Often, dental check-ups are more frequent during this period and settle into a more regular r...hythm during middle age once all the adult teeth have erupted. Your vet or equine dental technician will be able to advise you on your horess needs. Why do i need to get my horses teeth rasped? Diet, together with your horses chewing action, wears his teeth down at a rate of approximately 2-3 mm per year. To compensate for this wear a horses teeth continue to erupt through the gums into the mouth over time until he reaches an age when there is simply nothing more left to erupt. When this occurs he simply loses his teeth. In the wild the horses own chewing action generally wears his teeth evenly to prevent sharp edges and spikes from forming over time. However, as it is now more normal for us to stable our horses and feed them concentrates, their normal chewing activity is reduced which can result in sharp edges forming, causing discomfort and eating problems. Equally, expecting our horses to work in bridles puts other pressures on their mouths, which wouldnt normally happen in the wild. Good dental care is therefore essential to our horses wellbeing, to prevent disease and to ensure they are comfortable when ridden. Here at Perth Equine Hospital we offer hand rasping and powerfloating. We can also work alongside your Dental technician providing advice, and mouth xrays Take advantage of our dental special for the month of August Call us today 9479 1800

05.01.2022 Railway Stakes Day! We can wear dresses!

05.01.2022 Is your horse overdue for their dental? A good rule of thumb is that your horses teeth should be examined at least once a year unless they have some issues such as diastema (gaps in the teeth where food collects), then your vet may recommend having them checked every 6 months Contact us today to book your horses dental check up, or to check when they were last done 9479 1800

04.01.2022 With how 2020 has been, it is important now more than ever to ask that question R U OK? Remember to check in on your friends, partners, work colleagues, your vet, the one serving you at the counter of your favourite coffee shop... it doesnt matter who it is, sometimes we all need someone to reach out and ask those important three little words. You just could save a life! R U OK? ... https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day . . #perthequinehospital #RUOK #RUOKDay #caring #support #help #

03.01.2022 Happy International Chocolate Day . . #perthequinehospital #perthvet #perthequinevet #chocolate #chocolateday #yummy

03.01.2022 Here are some quick facts to end the week! An average horses heart weighs 3.6kg ... The horses brain is the size of a lemon The horses large intestine is 20 meters long Horses are obligate nasal breathers like rabbits Horses cannot regurgitate When horses canter and gallop, each breath is directly linked to one stride See more

02.01.2022 If your horse was on a dating website what would their photo and bio be??

02.01.2022 Anyone else got that Friday feeling?? We hope you have a great weekend! But if you do find yourself in need of our services we are open Saturday 8am-12pm for normal consultations and as always, available 24/7 for all your emergency needs 9479 1800

01.01.2022 Dr Bec was spoilt today with horsey cuddles with the lovely JD #perthequinehospital #jdtheirishhorse

01.01.2022 Its that time of year again and Unfortunately living in WA we have snakes! Horses being flight animals recognise that snakes are not good, and snakes know horses are not good food so avoid where possible. But sometimes they do meet and not always with the best outcome. ?... Check all over your horses body for any puncture marks, scratches or swelling. Your horse may show one, or multiple of these symptoms: difficulty breathing, sweating, bleeding from their nostrils, muscle twitching, wonky walking, head shaking, irritability, blood in their urine and colic like symptoms. If you have any suspicion that your horse has been biten by a snake the first thing you should do is call your vet! Keep your horse calm and still while you wait for the vet to arrive.