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.
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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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
Or use our handy forms on our website:
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Merry Christmas to all! 🎄
Wishing all our lovely clients and your 4-legged family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. 🎅
Our office is now closed, but the festive opening hours are detailed below.
❄️ Wednesday 24th December - open 8.30am -1pm
❄️ Thursday 25th December - closed
❄️ Friday 26th December - closed
❄️ Monday 29th December - open 8.30am - 5pm
❄️ Tuesday 30th December - open 8.30am - 5pm
❄️ Wednesday 31st December - open 8.30am - 1pm
❄️ Thursday 1st January - closed
❄️ Friday 2nd January - closed
❄️ Monday 5th January - re-open 8.30am
As always, when our office is closed, we are open 24/7 for emergencies or advice as and when needed.
Even if you are not sure, we would much rather you call for a bit of reassurance.
You will always see one of our own equine vets. Just call us on 01738259427 and press ‘9’ to be connected to the on-call vet.
Thank you for choosing us to care for your horses, ponies and donkeys in the last year. 🥰
We look forward to seeing you all in 2026.
Eat, drink and be merry! 🍾🥂🎁
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Repeat medication
Do you have enough medication for your horse to last the festive season? 💊
While we are open between Christmas and New Year, do you have enough of what you need to see you through the festive period?🎄
We can also top up your first aid kit for you to make sure you have all you need should the worst happen. 🩹
If you are needing some meds or a written prescription for your horse, please get in touch ASAP and we will get it sorted for you. 😊
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