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.
Cushing's disease testing – things are changing
For many years, Care About Cushing's have covered the cost of the lab fees for diagnostic testing of Cushing's disease.
As of February this year, they have changed this and the free diagnostic test is only available in March and April – when laminitis risk is highest; and again in September and October – when diagnostic accuracy peaks. 🧪
They are introducing a new free follow-up dose checker test 4-6 weeks after diagnosis to check the meds are working.
Annual monitoring tests remain free.
Voucher codes are required for the free tests but we will arrange this for you.
Please note, the lab fee is covered by Care About Cushing's, a visit fee and the cost of taking the sample still apply.
For more information from Care About Cushing's, please have a look at their website.
careaboutcushings.co.uk/resources/faq
If you are concerned about Cushing's disease in your horse or pony, please do get in touch. 🐴💖
☎️01738259427
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Winter weight loss
While winter is a cold and miserable time for many of us, we can use this to our advantage for overweight horses and ponies.
Some may have heard of horses 'shivering weight off’, and this may sound quite harsh, it is actually what horses' bodies were designed to do.
Winter provides a natural opportunity for horses to shed fat by using calories to keep warm. Minimising rug use helps prevent metabolic issues and laminitis. Use the lightest possible rug (0g–100g) only during extreme cold/rain, or consider not rugging at all. A bib or trace clip can help them burn even further calories and prevent excessive sweating during ridden exercise.
If you are worried about your horse being overweight and would like some tips on how to help them lose this, please do contact us.
We also offer free weight clinics for 5 or more horses being weighed at the same yard. Have a look at our website for more information.
www.perthequinevets.com/weight-clinics/
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Are you wondering if your horse is feeling as good as he or she could be?
Throughout February, we are offering a mini MOT for your horse ahead of the spring and summer months. This is offered from 1st February to 28th February 2026.
This check-up is carried out by one of our equine vets. They will come and see your horse, take their heart rate, temperature, have a little look at their eyes see them trot up and give you a body condition score for your horse. 🩺
They will be then able to offer advice regarding feeding, fitness levels and how to improve their overall health.
The cost of this check-up is £46.30, with health plan members enjoying a further 10% off.
Your visit fee will still apply, although if 4 or more owners on the same yard group together, the visit fee is waived.
To book your mini MOT, please do get in touch via email or phone.
☎️ 01738259427
📧 info@perthequinevets.com
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Breeding your mare
Are you thinking about breeding your mare this year? Now is the time to start preparing for this.
As the days get longer, your mare will start to cycle.
One of our owners and equine vets, Anna, has a very keen interest in stud medicine and loves nothing more than helping you achieve your dream of breeding from your mare.
The checklist below are all things to consider if you are hoping for little hooves to be on the way.
✅Assess your mare’s breeding suitability
✅Choose a compatible stallion
✅ Monitor her cycles carefully
✅ Maintain ideal nutrition, worming, and vaccination
✅ Contact PEV for a chat about your mare's individual needs.
Have a look at our website to see more about the stud packages we offer.
www.perthequinevets.com/stud-medicine/
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Worried about your vet bills?
Increasing costs is a concern for us all so we have a number of cost saving initiatives for our clients.
- Free Visit Scheme - our health plan members can take advantage of their free visits on their set days on a month. There are lots of other benefits of the health plans, but we will leave that for another post!
- Buddy up with your friends. If we see more than four owners in the same place, none of you will pay a visit fee. And the visit fee is equally shared between you if there are four or less owners.
- Passing visits - if we are passing your yard, and you’re flexible on times and days, we can offer a passing visit.
We are always “all ears” when it comes to suggestions for other savings, so please do get in touch if you have any thoughts.
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Mudfever alert!
With the weather being as wet and miserable as it is at the moment, this can only mean one thing – mud!
Not only does this make horse ownership very mucky, it also adds in the worry of mud fever.
Mud fever is a bucket term which can have so many causes, and it’s important to work out what your horse is reacting to.
Some horses get scabby when their legs have had the mud washed off, others react when the mud has been left to dry then brushed off.
Sometimes we recommend shampoos, other times, creams, and sometimes even systemic medications.
It can be very frustrating to deal with - and we are always happy to offer advice. Snap a photo, and one of our equine vets will have a look and make recommendations.
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