Equine Medicine
At Tanglefoot Veterinary Services, our team provides dedicated medical care for horses of all breeds, ages, and disciplines—from cherished pleasure horses and high-level performance animals to valuable breeding stock. With extensive experience in equine health, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care, we are committed to ensuring the well-being and health of every horse we treat.
Dedicated Treatment and Recovery Spaces
We’ve designed our clinic facilities to ensure maximum safety and comfort for horses requiring medical attention or procedures.
Our amenities include:
- Padded Rubber Recovery Room: Designed for injectable anesthetic procedures, this room allows for a safe, smooth ‘knock-down’ and recovery process, significantly minimizing risk.
- Indoor Treatment Stall: Equipped for intensive IV fluid therapy and close monitoring during acute illness.
- Outdoor Stalls: Available to comfortably accommodate horses undergoing medical observation and treatment, providing fresh air and a relaxed environment.
Diagnostic Capabilities
Our veterinarians are committed to continuous learning, acquiring additional training that enables us to offer a wide variety of advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate health and accurately pinpoint medical conditions.
This often involves a combination of techniques, including:
- Physical Examinations
- Laboratory Tests: In-house and send-out bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal testing.
- Advanced Imaging: X-rays and ultrasound.
- Endoscopy: Specialized tools like gastroscopy (for ulcers/GI issues) or respiratory endoscopy (for airway assessment).
Focused Experience for Common and Complex Illnesses
We offer thorough diagnosis and treatment for a broad spectrum of medical conditions, supported by the latest research and technology. Our experience covers, but is not limited to:
| Category | Conditions Treated (Examples) | Specialized Diagnostics Offered |
| Gastrointestinal | Colic, Gastric Ulcers | Gastroscopy |
| Respiratory | Equine Asthma, Pneumonia | Upper airway scope, BAL, TTW |
| Musculoskeletal | Lameness and other joint/muscle disorders | X-rays, Ultrasound |
| Metabolic | Cushing’s Disease, Equine Metabolic Syndrome | Specialized Blood Testing |
| Ophthalmic | Corneal ulcers, Equine Recurrent Uveitis | Ophthalmic Exam |
| Other Areas | Infectious diseases, Neurological disorders, Dermatological, Reproductive issues | Lab tests, Imaging, Specific Testing |