Cross Country Vets

22/10/2026

Lots of horse x-rays taken today. Thankfully with a good shed to keep us out of this much needed rain 🌧️

21/09/2026

🦷 SENIOR HORSE? DON’T FORGET THEIR TEETH! 🐴

As horses age, their teeth undergo significant changes. The reserve crown shortens, enamel decreases and chewing becomes less efficient — increasing the risk of dental disease.

Common problems in older horses include:
🦷 Periodontal disease
🦷 Gaps between teeth (diastemata)
🦷 Dental caries
🦷 Abnormal wear & “smooth mouth”
🦷 EOTRH

The tricky part? Horses are incredibly stoic. They can have significant dental disease without showing obvious signs.

Keep an eye out for:
✔️ Quidding
✔️ Weight loss or poor condition
✔️ Slow eating
✔️ Bad breath
✔️ Facial swelling or nasal discharge
✔️ Changes in behaviour
✔️ Or simply… being overdue for a dental!

The most common sign of dental disease is often NO obvious signs at all.

🦷 Regular veterinary dental examinations are especially important for senior horses.

📍 Cross Country Vets
Mobile veterinary care brought to your horse, in the comfort of home.

📞 0404 656 949

18/09/2026

Dr Cathrine from Cross Country Vets will be travelling from Tamworth to Gunnedah on Wednesday 23rd September.

Limited consults left, message Dr Cathrine on 0404 656 949 to book.

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15/09/2026

My day on the road as a mobile vet 🐴

30/08/2026

19/08/2026

Tamworth to Nowendoc and in between travel run Monday 31st August

Message to book

17/08/2026

Dr Cathrine from Cross Country Vets flying to your horsey rescue 😝🐴

03/08/2026

Dr Cathrine chatting about puppy vaccination schedules.

If you’d like to book in a vaccination, please message Dr Cathrine on 0404 656 949 🐶