I can’t thank the perth equine team enough for the incredible service they provided. After being told by my own vet that my horse had a very loud heart murmur and a high heart rate, he advised it may be worthwhile getting a specialist in to double check with the specific equiptment required. I was extremely stressed. I couldnt find anyone locally who had the expertise and portable equipment or that was willing to travel out to see him.
Then I found this practice, and despite not being a registered client and being quite far away from them in the borders, they were more than happy to help and arranged to visit my horse all the way from Perth. They made him a priority and were able to see him within just 3 days, which was such a relief during a very worrying time.
Anna, the specialist who attended, was absolutely wonderful. She arrived on time, instantly reassured me, and took her time to calm my boy’s nerves. She spoke to him gently throughout the whole examination, which made a huge difference to how relaxed he was. Her knowledge, professionalism and genuine caring manner were exceptional.
The entire experience from start to finish was excellent, and the price quoted was really good value for such a high level of specialised care. I’m so grateful for the kindness and expertise shown to both me and my horse.
I would highly recommend this team to anyone needing specialist equine cardiology services, truly outstanding care! If you want exceptional knowledge and care for your horse you will not go wrong with this team as your vets! Thankyou from my family to everyone in the Perth Equine family.
CMA Investigation into Veterinary Industry
The CMA has concluded its investigation into the veterinary sector, with a focus on improving transparency for clients.
The key changes include clearer pricing, more information on practice ownership, and better communication around treatment options and costs.
At Perth Equine Vets, this is very much what we already aim to do:
• Prices are always available on our website
• The practice is owned by Anna & Camilla - working vets in the practice
• Clear estimates and open discussions - including issuing prescriptions for purchasing online medication
• Tailored treatment plans for every horse and client
Please see our website for our prices or give the office ladies a call for more information:
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🚨 In an emergency, it’s easy to feel stressed and forget key details your vet will need. Having a few basics ready can make all the difference 💪🏼
🩹For wounds:
• Where is the wound?
• How big and how deep is it?
• Can you send a photo?
• Is your horse lame or distressed?
🐴 For colic:
• Take their temperature 🌡️ and pulse if it’s safe to do so
• Any recent management changes?
• Recent worming?
• Appetite?
• When did they last pass dung, and what was it like?
• Any bed disturbance?
🐴 For a “not quite right” horse:
Take the:
• Heart rate
• Breathing rate
• Temperature
These simple checks can give your vet vital clues and help us act quickly ❤️
Saving this post now might help you stay calm and prepared when it matters most.
Remember, if you aren’t sure, we’d always want a phone call to discuss. We might not recommend a visit in the first instance, but will give you recommendations and things to look out for.
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🌱 Spring is in the air! 🌱
As the days warm up, it’s time to rethink those rugs:
🐴 Winter coats can cause rubbing and itchiness
🐴 Horses are generally happier a little cooler than too warm
🐴 If they’re slightly cold, they’ll simply eat more to keep warm
🐴 Remember a too hot horse can cause problems such as colic
👉 So when in doubt, err on the side of too cold rather than too hot - cooler rugs or no rugs at all is better than them being too hot.
And don’t forget - the spring grass flush is here 🌿. Don’t give lots of extra grass, be careful and conservative, especially for those prone to weight gain or laminitis.
Remember now is the time to check if you’re worried about laminitis too - give us a call to discuss more.
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Wow! What a night!
Thank you so much to you all for coming to our evening at Netherton Equestrian last night. We hope you learned something, and enjoyed it as much as we did. Together, we raised an incredible £980 for World Horse Welfare.
This evening could not have happened without the support of our wonderful speakers: local coach extraordinaire Diana Zajda, our very own director and internal medicine specialist Anna Hammond, and fabulous RAMP registered physios, Kim Gunstone and Catriona Goulding - who all donated their time and expertise to the cause. Also huge thanks to our veterinary supplies company, IMS for sponsoring the evening.
The sun is shining, spring is here and we are excited to help support you throughout the season ahead 🐴.
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FWEC time 💩🐛
We have survived the winter and come out the other side into spring, which means one thing - time for FWEC to begin at the end of this month.
FWEC tests are done 3 times a year, at the start of the grazing season, in the middle of the summer and at the end of the season, roughly 8-10 weeks apart from each other. FWEC are really important in the fight against wormer resistance as it stops us from using wormers unnecessarily.
For all health plan members, you get 3 counts a year included in your plan. If you aren't on the plan we are more than happy to do the counts for you for £11.97 each.
To collect your packs, please pop into the practice or give us a call or visit our website and we can post them out. If your horse is on a large yard that we look after we do deliver a box of packs for the tack room, if this is running low, let us know and we will top it up. Alternatively, Netherton Equestrian and McCashes also have some in.
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