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.
Thinking of Registering With a New Vet?
Here Are Some Questions to Ask…
❓ Are the vets equine-only?
💬 Equine vets work with horses all day, every day - giving them specialist knowledge, species-specific skills, and equipment tailored to horses. It means more accurate diagnosis, confident handling, and safer care.
❓ How close are they in an emergency?
💬 When your horse needs help, distance matters. Ask where the vet is usually based and what their average response times look like.
❓ Who will see my horse out of hours?
💬 Is it a dedicated equine team you already know, or a mixed-species rota? Continuity and expertise are especially important at night or on weekends.
❓ Is the practice truly local?
💬 Supporting a local, independent practice helps keep investment, jobs, and care within our own equestrian community.
❓ What is their reputation like?
💬 Check their Google reviews and ask other horse owners. Good practices tend to build strong, positive word-of-mouth over time.
❓ What are their values?
💬 Welfare-first? Compassionate? Honest? A practice’s values guide every decision they make and every interaction they have with you and your horse.
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At Perth Equine Vets, we’re proud to be:
❤️ Equine-only
❤️ Independent and community-rooted
❤️ A small team of horsey people
❤️ Focused on fast, reliable emergency attendance
❤️ Guided by compassion, integrity, respect, commitment, and approachability
❤️ Supported by wonderful clients who share their experiences and reviews ❤️
Choosing the right vet is about more than registration - it’s about trust, welfare, and finding the team who will stand with you through every step of your horse’s journey. 🐴❤️
Registering with us is quick and easy: www.perthequinevets.com/register-your-horse/
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At Perth Equine Vets, we understand that to provide your horse with the best care and to keep your horse feeling their best, it takes a full team of professionals in various fields across the equestrian world. 💖
Anna had a wonderful day on Saturday and was delighted to be asked to speak at a CPD event organised by Catriona Goulding and Maddy Howell, celebrating the horse and how to optimise the care and welfare by using multidisciplinary teams.
Anna reports it was a fantastic day and the discussion between farriers, physios, saddlers, bit fitters, owners, trainers and sports massage therapists was fascinating.
She hopes to be involved in more team days like this.
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Foot Abscess
Following this cold snap, then onto this wet weather with its muddy ground means that abscesses are rife.
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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Well done to Katie! 👏
Katie attended the European College of Equine Internal Medicine in Liverpool in November of last year.
This annual conference brings together the Equine Medicine specialists of Europe to share cutting-edge research and advances in equine care. She also received her Diploma and her official recognition of membership of the college.
This is the culmination of many years of hard work and study and is the highest level of postgraduate study in this specialty.
Congratulations Katie! 🍾
We are incredibly lucky here at Perth Equine Vets to have not one but two internal medicine specialists, something which is unheard of for an ambulatory practice.
Have a look at our website to learn more about what our specialists can do.
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Some great advice that we shared 2 years ago that is very prevalent during this cold snap.
As always, should you have any concerns or queries about your horse, please do get in touch.
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📧info@perthequinevets.com
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Prepare your colt to be castrated
Castrating, or gelding a horse, is a very common place surgical procedure that we do regularly within an ambulatory setting.
How can you help us?
Ensure your colt is well handled, and will tolerate having his testicles palpated. In some unruly colts we have to castrate them under general anaesthetic but we do most under standing sedation.
Make sure the colt is well groomed and free from mud for day of the surgery. This hugely reduces the risk of overall contamination onto the surgical site. Infections are unfortunately common place so we want to minimise the risk of this in all ways possible.
Remember that your colt needs to have had his first tetanus vaccination at the minimum, and we will perform the operation on the day of the second vaccination if necessary. So now is the time to get your colt vaccinated, ready for spring or a cold snap when the ground is cleaner!
Call to book in:
☎️ 01738259427
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