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.
You can also contact us for any non-urgent enquiries via email or phone. In an emergency always call on 01738 259 427.
TAPEWORM TESTING 🪱
It is tapeworm testing time!
In order to help with the increasing problem of resistance to wormers, we can carry out tapeworm testing to determine the best worming treatment for your horse. If your test comes back negative, you may not need to worm for tapeworms in your winter worming program.
Current research shows around 33% of horses in Scotland have tapeworm, so by only worming those in need we can ensure that wormers for tapeworm as only given when necessary. This reduces the chance of resistance where the wormer given may have reduced effectiveness.
HOW TO CARRY OUT THE TEST?
The test we use is a simple saliva test which can be carried out at home by you and sent off. Prior to testing horses must have no food or exercise for 30mins. Then the swab around their mouth for 30secs to 1min to collect saliva, watching for the indicator to turn pink (video link below). This can then be posted off.
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WHEN TO TEST?
Autumn time is a good time for testing. If your worm egg counts are regularly low, your horse is over 5 years old and in a relatively stable herd, this may be the time to consider testing.
HOW TO REDUCE WORM INFECTION
- Good pasture management with regular poo picking at least once a week
- Keep you muck heaps well away from grazing areas
- Keep stocking rates low
- Regular testing
Get in touch with any questions and we can get this posted out to you ASAP.
☎️ 01738 259427
📧 info@perthequinevets.com
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Equine Grass Sickness: An Evening of Knowledge, Awareness and Research
Join us for an informative evening dedicated to Equine Grass Sickness (EGS), bringing together equine professionals, horse owners and everyone with an interest in this devastating disease.
Loch Leven Equine Practice, Perth Equine Vets LTD and Central Equine Vets are delighted to invite you to an evening exploring Equine Grass Sickness.
Taking place on Tuesday 24th November at 7pm at Carnegie Conference and Events Centre, the event will provide an opportunity to learn more about Equine Grass Sickness, hear from leading specialist Professor Scott Pirie who will help us gain a greater understanding of the disease and the ongoing work being undertaken.
With Equine Grass Sickness continuing to affect horses across the UK, raising awareness and supporting research remains vitally important.
Whether you are a horse owner, equestrian professional or simply interested in learning more, we would love you to join us.
📅Date: Tuesday 24th November
⏰Time: 7pm
📍Venue: Carnegie Conference and Events Centre
ℹTicket price: £10 per person
🔗Get your tickets here: lochlevenequine.co.uk/equine-grass-sickness-talk/
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Equine Grass Sickness charity, with raffle tickets being sold on the night (£5 per ticket) to support the Equine Grass Sickness Fund.
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We are delighted to be collaborating with Loch Leven Equine Practice and Central Equine Vets on this important topic.Equine Grass Sickness: An Evening of Knowledge, Awareness and Research
Join us for an informative evening dedicated to Equine Grass Sickness (EGS), bringing together equine professionals, horse owners and everyone with an interest in this devastating disease.
Loch Leven Equine Practice, Perth Equine Vets LTD and Central Equine Vets are delighted to invite you to an evening exploring Equine Grass Sickness.
Taking place on Tuesday 24th November at 7pm at Carnegie Conference and Events Centre, the event will provide an opportunity to learn more about Equine Grass Sickness, hear from leading specialist Professor Scott Pirie who will help us gain a greater understanding of the disease and the ongoing work being undertaken.
With Equine Grass Sickness continuing to affect horses across the UK, raising awareness and supporting research remains vitally important.
Whether you are a horse owner, equestrian professional or simply interested in learning more, we would love you to join us.
📅Date: Tuesday 24th November
⏰Time: 7pm
📍Venue: Carnegie Conference and Events Centre
ℹTicket price: £10 per person
🔗Get your tickets here: lochlevenequine.co.uk/equine-grass-sickness-talk/
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Equine Grass Sickness charity, with raffle tickets being sold on the night (£5 per ticket) to support the Equine Grass Sickness Fund.
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Foot abscesses
We are seeing a lot of abscesses in the practice!
Clinical symptoms can be scary; horses are often non-weight-bearing lame or pointing a toe.
Do you know how to feel for a digital pulse? We will happily point out how to do this when we are out on visits. It can be a very useful skill.
Remember abscesses are extremely painful for our horses - and quick treatment is recommended. Antibiotics are not indicated first line, but instead allowing the pus to be exposed to the air by digging it out.
Poulticing and hot tubbing are great skills to develop; everyone has their own tried and tested poulticing techniques!
Top tip - practice hot tubbing your horse’s foot when they aren’t painful, and practice applying foot bandages too. It means you’ll be much slicker at it if your horse does develop an abscess.
📞 01738259427 for advice if think your horse has an abscess.
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Sycamore trees and atypical myopathy
Autumn and spring are the two danger seasons for atypical myopathy (also called sycamore poisoning), a severe and often fatal muscle disease affecting horses and ponies at pasture. It is caused by eating sycamore seeds or the germinating seedlings. These contain a toxin called hypoglycin A, which stops muscle and heart cells producing energy normally, leading to sudden, severe muscle damage.
Signs to watch out for include:
🍂 sudden weakness
🍂 reluctance to move or stand
🍂 muscle trembling
🍂 breathing difficulty
🍂 dark red or brown urine
🍂 sweating
🍂 colic-like signs
Sadly, around three-quarters of affected horses do not survive, and most who die do so within 72 hours, so speed matters enormously. If you suspect atypical myopathy, treat it as a genuine emergency.
Call your vet immediately, bring the horse in from pasture and keep it as quiet, warm and stress-free as possible while you wait, and avoid any exercise. Horses that survive the first few critical days generally go on to make a full recovery, though this can take months.
To reduce risk of sycamore ingestion:
🍂 clear fallen sycamore seeds leaves and seedlings from grazing areas (remembering "helicopter" seeds can travel up to 200 yards)
🍂 check neighbouring land for sycamore trees
🍂 provide supplementary forage so horses are less tempted to graze contaminated ground,
🍂 consider having suspect plant material or pasture tested for hypoglycin A.
If you are worried about sycamore risk on your land, or notice any of these signs in your horse, please contact us straight away.
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🐴❤️ Perth Equine Vets – Proudly Independent!
At Perth Equine Vets, we’re proud to be an independent equine veterinary practice. 🌿
That means no big corporate organisation behind us, just Camilla and Anna, our owners, who lead our wonderful team and are passionate about providing personal, dedicated care for every horse, pony, donkey and mule we meet. 🐎
For us, there’s nothing better than getting out and about, visiting our lovely patients and working together as a team to give them the very best care. ❤️
📸 Anna enjoying some well-deserved snuggles with the gorgeous Pickles, the mini Shetland, and Camilla catching up with the handsome Milton the Mule after he was such a good boy for his vaccinations! 🥰
It’s patients like these, and the fantastic team behind us, that make our job so special!
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