At Perth Equine Vets, we know how important horses are to their owners, so your horse will only be attended by an experienced equine-only vet, whether it is in hours, or in the middle of the night.
In an emergency, dial the practice number: 01738259427 and press 9 to be transferred to the duty equine vet.
Worming based so FWEC results are vital to prevent resistance from becoming a real problem in our horse population. Blanket worming all horse regularly is no longer recommended and should be based on FWEC results,
Having access to state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment to be used at your own yard, is vital to ensure rapid diagnosis. The ultrasound, endoscope, x-ray generator and processing unit are all completely mobile, meaning
It is recommended that all horses are vaccinated, whether they go out competing or not. All horses can succumb to the fatal disease, Tetanus (lockjaw), which is preventable by a vaccination every 2 years.
At Perth Equine Vets, we know how important horses are to their owners, as everyone is just as horse-mad as you are.
Continuity of care is our practice ethos – we know how important it is to establish a trusting relationship between clients, their horses, and the vet. Therefore, we will ensure, that as much as possible, the same vet will attend your horse for recheck examinations. This vet will always be an experienced, equine-only vet. Veterinary care is individual to both owner and horse circumstances, so a blanket approach or a “one size fits all” is not appropriate in the majority of cases. Our clients trusting their vet is something that is very important to us.
We strive to offer a service where care, compassion, and excellent veterinary care are delivered in one package.
All appointments require horses to be registered with us, which is free and can be done here. Registration ensures we are familiar with the horse’s condition before treatment. It also helps maintain accurate records, which could be crucial in emergencies.
To register, you’re welcome to ring us on 01738259427 or use one of our contact forms to send an enquiry via email at info@perthequinevets.com
For emergencies, please call 01738259427 and press 9 for the duty equine vet.
For preventative procedures, and spreading the cost of preventative care, our health plan is an excellent way to keep on top of your horse’s care in a regular, controlled and reliable way.
Our plan includes the following benefits: –
It is priced at £18.97 per month, with no joining fee.
This allows for maximum coverage (even for the tightest budgets!) with a fully qualified equine vet providing assurance, support and advice on best to maintain the health of your horse.
Of course, surgeries and extraneous procedures will cost extra but, as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – it is far more effective to catch issues before they become significant problems, than having to dig deep into your pockets for emergency surgery later.
Typically, we suggest registering your horse before attempting to set up an appointment. This provides us with most of the details we would request anyway, and ensures the speediest response. If you have an emergency, please call us using the number highlighted above.
If you have already registered your horse, please use the button below to submit an appointment request form. We will contact you with further details!
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You can also contact us for any non-urgent enquiries via email or phone. In an emergency always call on 01738 259 427.
Perth Equine Vets is relocating! ✈️
As many of you will know, Anna spent a lot of time in Australia in her early years as an equine vet and Camilla headed out there with her family in December 2024 to do some stud work and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Following one of the wettest winters on record that we have seen here in Scotland, this has got Anna and Camilla to thinking about warmer climates, thus making a huge decision.
Perth Equine Vets Scotland is moving to become Perth Equine Vets Australia!!
The full team are absolutely thrilled to be joining them in this relocation with their families and Penelope is already checking out which sunscreen will stop her beautiful palomino coat from fading! 🌞😎
If anyone would like to join us in this relocation, please get in touch by the end of the day today.
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Easter Office Opening Hours 🌷🐰🐣
🥚Friday 3rd April - CLOSED to routine visits
🥚Saturday 4th April - CLOSED to routine visits
🥚Sunday 5th April - CLOSED to routine visits
🥚Monday 6th April - CLOSED to routine visits
🥚Tuesday 7th April - open as normal from 8.30am
As usual when the office is closed, we are available 24/7 for emergencies. If you need us for anything at all, emergency or just some reassuring advice, please do call us.
With this in mind, please hold off sending FWEC samples in over the bank holiday weekend as the lab is also having a well-deserved break also. 💩
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Strangles Vaccinations 💉
Strangles can strike on any yard, at any time and the healthiest of horses can be hit by it.
We are always looking out for new developments and keeping an eye on new and exciting research.
How we prevent and manage strangles has changed.
Vaccinating your horse for strangles is the recommended course of action for any of the following scenarios:
🐴Premises that frequently receive new horses.
🐴Premises with large numbers of horses transiting through for lessons, exercise.
🐴Premises with large numbers of foals and young horses.
🐴Livery yards with horses of mixed ownership, particularly if there are frequent movements of horses onto the yard.
🐴Equestrian businesses where the risk of disease would threaten its commercial viability or have an unacceptable impact on competition or other business-related schedules.
🐴Horses that attend ‘enthusiastic amateur’ competitions where levels of biosecurity and knowledge are sometimes suboptimal.
🐴Studs that accept walk-in mares and the mares that visit them.
🐴Horses kept on any premises that have poor levels of biosecurity.
As you can see from this list, there are not many situations where this doesn’t apply - so the strangles vaccination should be part of most horse’s annual routine preventative health care.
A course consists of:
2 vaccinations, 4 weeks apart, then every 6-12 months dictated by the risk factors, which would be discussed with your equine veterinary surgeon at the time of vaccination.
We can also use this vaccination during an outbreak situation - call us to discuss further.
☠️This is not the same vaccination as was on the market many years ago - so the side effects are not what you may have heard of before.
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CMA Investigation into Veterinary Industry
The CMA has concluded its investigation into the veterinary sector, with a focus on improving transparency for clients.
The key changes include clearer pricing, more information on practice ownership, and better communication around treatment options and costs.
At Perth Equine Vets, this is very much what we already aim to do:
• Prices are always available on our website
• The practice is owned by Anna & Camilla - working vets in the practice
• Clear estimates and open discussions - including issuing prescriptions for purchasing online medication
• Tailored treatment plans for every horse and client
Please see our website for our prices or give the office ladies a call for more information:
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🚨 In an emergency, it’s easy to feel stressed and forget key details your vet will need. Having a few basics ready can make all the difference 💪🏼
🩹For wounds:
• Where is the wound?
• How big and how deep is it?
• Can you send a photo?
• Is your horse lame or distressed?
🐴 For colic:
• Take their temperature 🌡️ and pulse if it’s safe to do so
• Any recent management changes?
• Recent worming?
• Appetite?
• When did they last pass dung, and what was it like?
• Any bed disturbance?
🐴 For a “not quite right” horse:
Take the:
• Heart rate
• Breathing rate
• Temperature
These simple checks can give your vet vital clues and help us act quickly ❤️
Saving this post now might help you stay calm and prepared when it matters most.
Remember, if you aren’t sure, we’d always want a phone call to discuss. We might not recommend a visit in the first instance, but will give you recommendations and things to look out for.
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🌱 Spring is in the air! 🌱
As the days warm up, it’s time to rethink those rugs:
🐴 Winter coats can cause rubbing and itchiness
🐴 Horses are generally happier a little cooler than too warm
🐴 If they’re slightly cold, they’ll simply eat more to keep warm
🐴 Remember a too hot horse can cause problems such as colic
👉 So when in doubt, err on the side of too cold rather than too hot - cooler rugs or no rugs at all is better than them being too hot.
And don’t forget - the spring grass flush is here 🌿. Don’t give lots of extra grass, be careful and conservative, especially for those prone to weight gain or laminitis.
Remember now is the time to check if you’re worried about laminitis too - give us a call to discuss more.
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