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.
Sweet itch 🪰
As we wave goodbye to a long wet winter and into the spring and summer months, this sadly brings midges and flies, which for some horses can be a huge issue.
Sweet itch is an allergic reaction to the protein in the saliva of biting midges (Culicoide spp.) or other blood-sucking flies and insects.
This creates an itchy and painful dermatitis, primarily affecting the mane and tail areas of the horse where the midge bites. All types of horses can be affected, but breeds such as the Belgian warmblood, Icelandic horses and native ponies, such as the Exmoor, are at increased risk.
The signs of sweet itch can be summarised using the acronym ITCH:
🤕 Inflamed sores
🤕 Thickened, coarse skin
🤕Change in behaviour (itching, insect avoidance, irritability, restlessness, lethargy)
🤕 Hair loss
Diagnosis is usually made based on these clinical signs.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for sweet itch. The condition must be managed annually as the insects emerge. The cornerstone of this management is insect avoidance:
✔️Avoid midge-prone areas
✔️ Shelter from dusk until after dawn
✔️ Fine mesh nets over stable windows
✔️ Ventillating stables with fans
✔️ Fly sprays with pyrethroid, permethrin or deet (unbroken skin only).
✔️ Fly rugs and fly masks, that cover as much of the horse as possible.
Contact PEV for further advice regarding topical and systemic treatments, e.g.,
💖Soothing shampoos/ sprays
💖 Steroid creams
💖 Medications e.g., oral steroids or antihistamines
💖 Desensitisation injections (immnunotherapy) to reduce the severity of allergy.
If you and your horse need some help with sweet itch, please do get in touch.
📞01738259427
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Veterinary Receptionist Week 📞
This week is Veterinary Receptionist Week, which is a week that marks the hard work and dedication of the office teams in the veterinary world.
We are very lucky here at Perth Equine Vets to have such a wonderful office team, as we’re sure you’ll all agree. They are compassionate, empathetic and super-efficient, which helps keep the wheels of the practice rolling. ❤️
Headquarters at Perth Equine Vets is a great place to be, with our fabulous new coffee machine that keeps the team buzzing even on the busiest of days! ☕️
Pop over to our website to read more about our fabulous team.
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With rising fuel costs, it’s more important than ever that we work together to keep visits as efficient and cost-effective as possible.
Some of you may remember us sharing the location of our visits during the “olden days” of PEV. We are happy to let you know that we will reinstate sharing a weekly Facebook story and blog post outlining where our vets will be and when we have availability. This means you can book alongside our planned visit scheme days and take advantage of reduced visit fees where possible.
Please note:
👍🏻Passing visits will depend on our schedule and may not always be feasible
🐴Specific vet requests won’t be possible when booking at a passing visit rates
We hope this helps keep costs down while continuing to provide the best care for your horses 🐴
Week beginning Monday 20th April 2026, we are in Errol and Crieff for the free visit days and some other visits happening in Blairgowrie, Auchterarder, Bridge of Earn and Glenfarg. If you would like to book a visit, please get in touch. 🚗
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Eyes 👁️
Did you know eye issues are classed as an emergency? ‼️
With eyes, we always worry, as very quickly things can escalate and could affect the horse’s vision. Eyes can also be very painful without obvious external signs.
Signs that your horse may have a sore eye include:
👁️swollen eyelids
‼️tiny pupil on one side
👁️holding eye closed
‼️blinking excessively
👁️tearing or discharge
‼️Cloudy eyes
👁️Rubbing eyes excessively
Any of the above denotes that you should call the vet now for advice. If possible, snap a picture and send into us.
Depending on other signs and symptoms, it may be acceptable to wait overnight to arrange a visit.
As always, give us a call if you’re at all worried.
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Vaccinations 💉💉
Did you know it’s not just equine influenza and tetanus vaccinations we recommend?
Equine Herpes Virus, for competing horses and studs is a very important virus that can cause respiratory signs, fever and abortions.
Strangles is a disease that is every horse owner’s nightmare. There is now an excellent vaccine available - perfect for horses that go out competing a lot, or for horses that live on busy competition yards with lots of horses coming and going, or at yards where there is not a strict isolation policy.
Remember that health plan members get 10% off additional vaccinations, too.
To chat with an equine vet, give us a call 📞
☎️ 01738259427
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Tapeworm Testing – Spring Reminder 🌱
Spring is the time when mites become more active, which means tapeworm contamination on pasture starts to increase.
We recommend testing for tapeworm at least once a year. However, on some yards we may advise a different approach depending on individual risk.
If your horse had a high tapeworm result in the autumn, it’s a good idea to repeat the test this spring.
Why test?
Early signs of wormer resistance are now being seen. We want to avoid treating horses that don’t need it, as unnecessary worming speeds up resistance and increases the risk of treatment failure.
It’s also important to remember that as few as 20 tapeworms can cause clinical disease - so this is not something to ignore.
One Equisal tapeworm test can be included in your health plan or purchased separately. Health Plan members also receive detailed risk assessments with our vets to ensure the most appropriate, targeted worming strategy for their yard.
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