Equine Veterinary Services

Our full-body examinations at Healthy Paws include observation of head, neck, cranial nerves, mucous membranes, gums, ears, joints and thorax; plus, we check for lumps, abdominal pain and difficulties breathing, walking or standing.

We also measure rectal temperature and heart rate, among other aspects. We consider that this extensive examination is the only way to prevent or stop any health-related complications for your tall pals.

At Healthy Paws, we are better safe than sorry, which is why we like to perform bloodwork and lab work periodically. We do this in order to rule out any pre-existing diseases, and to evaluate organs and immune system function, among other conditions that could affect your sweet companion’s health.

Coggins tests are required for the transportation of horses throughout the United States and several other countries. They also help as an additional measure of ownership and identification. This is a mandatory test annual test (some competitions and places require it be done every 6 months) used to screen horses for Equine Infectious Anemia which is a highly transmissible through blood-feeding fly vectors and mechanical vectors such as needles. Infected animals are lifelong carrier

At Healthy Paws, we want to protect your sweet companions from a list of complications that are easily preventable through vaccination. Our vets can give your horse a shot for: Tetanus, Encephalomyelitis-EEE, WEE, VEE, Influenza, Rhinopneumonitis (EHV), Rabies, west nile and Equine Adenitis, among others.

The most popular types of dewormers that we offer at Healthy Paws are Benzimidazoles and Avermectins. These last ones offer control over external parasites, which we strongly recommend for your tall pals. The frequency of deworming will depend on several factors, but it is a must-do item in your health care checklist of duties.

The proper care of the space where your horse lives is vital, since it will help maintain its health and vitality. At Healthy Paws, we take care of your strong companions by providing: regular checkups, vaccinations and nutrition guidance; plus, tips to reduce stress levels, which is a key factor for strengthening their immune system.

If you want to travel with your tall buddy, make sure to get the paperwork done ahead of time. We can issue the health certificates that you need, according to the different state or country requirements; plus, we will perform the proper examination, and we will provide you with traveling health advice so that your horse is good to go.

As your tall companion gets older, there are measures that you want to take in order to make its life easier; however, sometimes its quality of life diminishes to a point where the kinder thing to do is to euthanize, which is the only way to prevent them from pain and suffering.

At Healthy Paws, we guide you through this difficult process and we support you every step of the way.

Horses enter their golden years around 18 to 20 years old; some lucky ones remain in an excellent physical condition, while most of them tend to deteriorate. At Healthy Paws, we will check their physical condition periodically, as well as the condition of their teeth, feed and musculature.