Woodend Equine Clinic in Woodend, Victoria | Pet service

Woodend Equine Clinic

Locality: Woodend, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5781 0163

Address: 25 Brooke Street 3442 Woodend, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.kilmoreequine.com.au

Likes: 322

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Pet service
• Veterinary surgeon

25.01.2022 With such an extreme heat and fire danger forecast for most of the Victorian state tomorrow, it is a massive reminder to make sure your horses are prepared for the heat. Have you read our most recent articles on our website? If you havent, perhaps having a read of them could help you prepare you and your horses even better for this hot streak! ... As always we are open tomorrow and have a vet on call for all your questions and emergencies. 03 5781 0163 Afterhours- 0408 134 105 https://www.kilmoreequine.com.au/news

23.01.2022 Sudden Severe Lameness You walk to the paddock to feed and check your horse but unlike every other time they are not trotting happily towards you. Instead you see them standing there in the far corner, looking at you but not moving.. There are several things that could be wrong with your horse, one of them is a sudden serve lameness. You can check your horses vital signs (heartrate, respiratory rate and temperature) at this point to ensure he is systemically well. Next... you can give them a good look over to see if there is any external symptoms such as a wound, swelling or joint effusion. If the leg is obviously injured, swollen or broken and your horse can barely move, refer to our wound article and call your regular vet Most acute lamenesses are foot related but it may be caused by more serious conditions such as a fracture or tendon/ ligament injury. The most common cause of an sudden lameness is a foot abscess or bruise. In most cases the affected foot will be a lot warmer and the digital pulse on this foot will be increased. Soaking the foot in Epsom salts and/ or poulticing can help alleviate the signs and draw out the infection/ abscess. Cases of an ongoing foot lameness or recurrent abscesses in the same foot may need further diagnostics such as x-rays to make sure the pedal bone is not infected or fractured. Another cause of sudden lameness can be a locked patella. If your horse is not able to flex and drags one of their hind limbs behind them but there are no external signs of any injuries, this might be the case. Most patellas will unlock spontaneously by backing the horse up. With a suspected fracture or severe tendon/ ligament injury, your vet might apply a thick support bandage, also known as a Robert-jones bandage or a splint to help stabilise the limb and prevent further swelling. This will enable the horse to travel for further diagnostics and treatment. In most cases of acute lameness your vet will also administer painkillers.

23.01.2022 Welcome to the official page of Woodend Equine Clinic We are super excited to be expanding into the Macedon Ranges and providing clients, new and old with a wide range of veterinary medicine, health and preventive care. Keep an eye out for special promotions, sales and client education nights in the coming months. Please feel free to give us a call or send us a message.... We look forward to hopefully working with you in the future! 03 5781 0163 [email protected]

21.01.2022 Have you seen Dr Lukes article in this months Horse Deals? What do you think about hemp being used in the horse industry?

18.01.2022 Foot X-rays how they can help your horse, farrier and vet. This month at Woodend Equine Clinic we are offering discounted Hoof Health Feet x-rays. The goal is to identify any underlying foot related conditions such as: Laminitis Seedy toe... Mismatched foot conformation Broken back hoof pastern alignment Pedal bone fractures Navicular Syndrome Thin soles Overall hoof health issues To book in, please phone Woodend Equine Clinic on 03 5781 0163 or send us an email [email protected]. In the meantime, have a read of Dr Luke Wells-Smiths article on how Foot X-rays can help your horse, farrier and vet. https://www.motionepc.com.au//foot-x/index-https.html_gzip

18.01.2022 Foal Friday This foal had a short stay in hospital at Kilmore Equine Clinic this week as he had a meconium impaction. After some IV fluids, an enema and lot of love from everyone at the clinic, he passed his meconium and went home happy and healthy the next day. #foal #foalfriday #equinevet #equineveterinarian #kilmoreequineclinic #breedingseason #socute

15.01.2022 Have you read Dr Rachel's article in Horse Deals this month? If you have, what did you think? If you haven't, you should buy yourself a copy of Horse Deals today!

15.01.2022 How to Prepare Horses for Hot Days "If you live in Australia, you know what a hot summers day feels like, if you dont these days are often dry, hot (VERY HOT) and sometimes windy . These situations cause a lot worry for owners as they struggle to help their horses adjust to the extremes, stay healthy, and remain comfortable. But with a management plan in place, horses can stay cool and comfy in the midst of and Aussie summer."... https://www.kilmoreequine.com.au//how-to-prepare-horses-fo

15.01.2022 Foal Friday This foal was born with a mild angular limb deformity of the right fore. The foal was first assessed at 24hrs old then seen again at 3 days of age by Dr Luke. He rasped the inside of the hoof on the affected leg. This helps to centre the breakover of the foot and helps to straighten the limb. We will see this foal again in 4 weeks time to reassess.

14.01.2022 With the longer days and warmer weather (kind of) finally here, that means so is Spring! In these months we see the grass grow rapidly and feel our horses becoming increasingly full of themselves along with plenty of health concerns such as Laminitis/Founder. This month at Woodend Equine Clinic we have based our client education around this widely known topic. Have a read of Dr Lukes recent article about Laminitis which covers: What it is Laminitis?... What causes Laminitis? How is it diagnosed? How do you treat Laminitis? https://www.motionepc.com.au//severe/index-https.html_gzip

13.01.2022 Im sure some of our horses would definitely think this and probably try it!! On a side note, did you know we have an online store? Check it out this weekend! https://kilmore-equine-clinic.myshopify.com/

10.01.2022 I'm sure some of our horses would definitely think this and probably try it!! On a side note, did you know we have an online store? Check it out this weekend! https://kilmore-equine-clinic.myshopify.com/

10.01.2022 Have you got an emergency plan in place for your property? Today is going to be a stinker, please make sure your horses have plenty for fresh, clean, deep water and have access to plenty of shade. If you have an emergency please phone the clinic on 03 5781 0163

08.01.2022 Recently we posted some information describing possible causes of acute lameness in horses. Following are a few less common but interesting causes of hind limb lameness or gait abnormality/changes in horses.... As mentioned previously, locking stifle can be a cause of acute hind limb lameness in the horse. Typically, the horse is found with the affected limb locked in extension behind the body. This occurs when the inside (medial) patella ligament becomes caught on part of the femur and prevents the stifle from flexing. When the horse tries to walk the stifle and hock (which always move in conjunction), are not able to be flexed so the horse drags the leg on the toe. This is a condition commonly seen in young, immature horses and may affect one or both legs at the same time. In these cases, as the horse matures and the hindlimb musculature develops the patella ligament is less likely to catch on the femur and the condition improves. In older horses this condition can result following trauma to the stifle or strain of the patella ligaments. Some breeds, such as Standardbreds and Minature breeds are more prone to this condition due to their straighter stifle conformation. Encouraging the horse to step backwards is sometimes enough to unlock the patella ligament. Stringhalt is a condition that is characterised by a gait that is basically opposite to locking stifle. The horse has an exaggerated upward flexion of one or both hind limbs every walking stride. The leg often travels inwards and upwards and in severe cases the foot can touch the horses belly. The change is gait is usually less noticeable in the trot and canter and is often most easily seen when the horse is asked to move backwards. In Australia stringhalt often occurs in horses grazing on flatweed. It is believed that the plant contains a toxin that affects the long nerves of the hind limb resulting in the change in gait. Often removing the horse from the affected pasture is enough to cure the problem, though it may take months to resolve. Shivers is a condition that sometimes resembles locking stifle and sometimes stringhalt. The affected hind limb is often hyper (over) flexed and the horse will hold the leg flexed upwards and outwards for several seconds. This often occurs when the limb is picked up and many horses will show no gait abnormality when walking or trotting. Quite often the horse will also raise its tail at the same time. Some horses will also stretch their head upwards or forward and may flick their eyelids or ears. The muscles and the tail will often quiver. The abnormal gait is often more obvious when backing or turning in tight circles or even when the horse is standing still. If present at the walk it is usually intermittent. The cause of shivers has not yet been established. It should be noted that occasionally horses with a hind foot abscess may show similar symptoms to all three of these conditions.

08.01.2022 DEHYDRATION COLIC "Horses must drink 20-50 litres of fresh water every day and can dehydrate quickly if water is too hot to drink, dirty or unavailable. Horses that arent getting enough water are at a greater risk of colic from indigestion or impaction." https://www.kilmoreequine.com.au///12/19/dehydration-colic

06.01.2022 Feel Good Friday What an absolute champion Abby is. She shows such determination and passion to reach her goal of the 2024 Paralympic Games. We wish you every success Abby and Bazz!

05.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

04.01.2022 With a total fire ban across most of Victoria and other states today, we are reminded how tough summer really is on us and our animals. With days like today horse owners, need to make sure our horses have access to plenty of water and shade. Horses dont like to drink warm or hot water. To ensure this doesnt happen, make sure your water trough is full and is either in the shade or is a large water trough to keep the temperature down. Make sure your hor...ses have access to plenty of shade, whether this is from trees or a shelter. You will probably find they are standing under that in the warmest part of the day. And lastly if your in an area that is prone to or at high risk for fire, you may want to consider having a fire plan in place. Whether this is to remove all rugs, fly veils, boots and other flammable items from your horse or to even remove your horses from your property. Whatever you chose to do today, please stay safe, make sure you and your pets stay hydrated and if you need Woodend Equine Clinic please phone us on 5781 0163.

04.01.2022 First Aid for the Sick Horse How to identify if your horse is sick: Dull, depressed, not their usual self Loss of appetite, not wanting to eat... Not drinking usual amount of water Unwilling to move Lying down for excessive period of time Not in a group with other horses Fast loss of body condition Loss of coat luster/shine What you can check as an owner: 1. Heart rate Your horses heart rate can tell you how excited, worried or painful your horse is Normal Heart Beat- 34-44 beats/minute Mildly Increased Heart Beat (Can be due to excitement, worry or pain) Approx. 60 beats/minute Moderately Increased Heart Beat (Painful) Approx. 80 beats/minute Severely increased Heart Beat (Very, very painful) Approx. 120 beats/minute 2. Respiratory rate The respiratory rate in your horse can tell you if it is painful or having problems breathing. To count the respiratory rate (breaths) of your horse, you can look at its flanks and count each time the flanks expand for 1 minute. Normal 8-24 breaths/minute Moderately increased (due to pain or respiratory destress) 24-60 breaths/minute Severely increased (due to severe pain or severe respiratory destress) >60 3. Temperature By taking the temperature from your horses rectum will tell you if the horse has a fever or not. To take a rectal temperature, gently insert the thermometer into the rectum and move the thermometer so that the tip it touching the rectal wall, wait until thermometer beeps Be careful not to get kicked! If the thermometer is placed in poo, it will give you an inaccurate and low reading Normal 36.5 38.5 C Fever > 38.5 C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcd6e92bYh8 4. Hydration If your horse has been sick, it most likely will not be drinking and may be dehydrated If your horse becomes to dehydrated, it will become prone to colic and kidney damage To check the dehydration status of your horse you can: Feel its gums by running your finger carefully over its gums. Do a skin tent test by pinching some skin over your horses shoulder/ Normal Gums Moist and pink Normal Skin tent Skin falls back into place in 1 second Abnormal Gums Dry, tacky and pale Abnormal Skin tent Skin doesnt fall up after 1 sec

03.01.2022 Have you read Dr Rachels article in Horse Deals this month? If you have, what did you think? If you havent, you should buy yourself a copy of Horse Deals today!

02.01.2022 GASTROSCOPING Do you think your horse or pony may have gastric ulcers? Is your horse a poor/picky eater? Decreased performance?... Attitude change? Poor body condition Dry, dull coat? Weight loss/ cant put weight on? Well Woodend Equine Clinic have the perfect time to find out! We will be holding a gastroscoping day!! When: 6th of November 2019 Where: 25 Brooke Street, Woodend Cost: $130 inc the sedation, health check and the gastroscope. Additional cost for ulcer treatment if required. **Limited spots available** Please phone the clinic during business to secure your spot today- 03 57810163!! Or alternatively send us a message on Facebook! What are you waiting for?

01.01.2022 The team at WEC wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2020. We are open right through the festive season, see below for dates and times.... The Kilmore clinic cat Raff (ginger) is looking forward to a few days off! Gent (black and white) was smart enough not to come inside! As always if you have an equine EMERGENCY please phone our after hours number. Wednesday 25th: closed- after hours available Thursday 26th: closed- after hours available Friday 27th: 8.30am-5.00pm Saturday 28th: 9-12, after hours available from 12pm Monday 30th: 8.30am- 5.00pm Tuesday 31st: 8.30am-5.00pm Wednesday 1st January: closed- after hours available For emergencies please phone 0408 134 105

01.01.2022 Fun Fact Friday Did you know we can perform routine equine dentals at your property or at the clinic? This week Dr Georgie and nurse Sally did a routine dental on "Peppergum" at Kilmore Equine Clinic. "Peppergums" young family members were very inquisitive and interested about their 4 legged friends teeth. As you can see everyone enjoyed their lesson with Dr Georgie