After 15 years practicing as a mobile Equine Veterinary in the Greater Los Angeles area, Dr. Sylvia Ouellette is excited to expand her services and begin the next decade as Elite Equine Veterinary Services.
Along with our new name, some of our long term clients may have noticed Sylvia now has a different last name. [...]
Bandages
To protect your horse’s legs during a trip, bandages may be a good idea. Bandages will protect their legs from injury, especially if your horse has been known to kick in the trailer or stall. Also, if there is a sudden stop or turn while trailering, it will protect his legs from potentially [...]
Originally published in the January 2009 edition of Dressage Today, reprinted with permission. Subscribe at DressageToday.com.
There have been many advances in the last few years regarding treatment options for healing and regenerating damaged tissues. One of the most interesting and cutting edge procedures available in veterinary medicine today is stem cell therapy. Stem cells may [...]
Originally published in the January 2009 edition of Dressage Today, reprinted with permission. Subscribe at DressageToday.com.
When I looked at the pain in the eyes of my 11-year-old Spanish Arabian, Bold Brahim (Jesse), and saw his non-weightbearing front leg, I promised I would do everything possible for him. At that particular moment on a rainy [...]
The pre-purchase exam allows potential buyers to have a thorough understanding of the sale horse’s health and underlying medical conditions.
First, a clinical examination is performed, focusing on the horse’s eyes, heart, lungs, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal systems to identify underlying conditions.
Next, soundness examination is performed by first using flexion tests. By isolating/flexing the [...]
We recommend that our clients keep a first aid kit to help respond to emergencies before the veterinarian can arrive.
Essential Documents:
Veterinarian’s number by each phone, including emergency numbers
Back-up or referring veterinarian’s number
Directions and phone number of equine referral surgery clinic
Names and phone numbers of nearby friends and neighbors who can assist you in an emergency [...]
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, regular dental examinations, at least annually, are essential to your horse’s health.
It is important to catch dental problems [...]