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Internal medicine

Answers for the problems you can't see

Diagnosis and treatment for colic, ulcers, respiratory disease, infections and metabolic conditions like Cushing's (PPID) and EMS.

When a horse is off and you can't say why, we start with a good exam and the right tests, then build a treatment plan around what we find.

Our medicine services

  • Preventive care

    Wellness exams, vaccines, parasite control and dental care catch illness early.

  • Internal medicine

    Respiratory disease, colic, ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems.

  • Diagnostics

    Blood work, ultrasound and radiographs to find the underlying cause.

  • Infectious disease

    Respiratory infections, equine herpesvirus (EHV) and strangles.

  • Endocrine and metabolic care

    Equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing's disease (PPID) and insulin resistance, managed with medication and diet.

  • Emergency medicine

    Colic, severe infections and metabolic crises, stabilized fast, with ongoing care after.

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