Wise Equine Veterinary Services Ltd

08/22/2025

There's a heat wave this weekend - here are some tips to keep your horse cool when the temperature rises!!
*add loose salt to feed (2TBs a day for average size horse)
*add water to grain/cubes to make it extra soupy
*make horse popsicles (frozen fruit cubes) and float them in water buckets or make stand alone (bucket-sized) popsicles
*always have fresh water and shade available
*ride early or late in day
Stay safe and cool - any questions call the office at WEVS
604-888-0087

08/22/2025

Did you know we offer haul-in appointments?
No need to wait for a veterinarian to come to you - save a call fee and come to us and our state-of-the-art clinic instead!
Our clinic is equipped with examination stocks, a treatment area and advanced diagnostic and imaging equipment.
We offer:
*Dental procedures
*Joint injections including regenerative therapies
(PRP, ProStride, IRAP)
*Wound repair
*Reproductive services
*Full lameness work ups coming soon
Call the office and make an appointment today!
604-888-0087

08/20/2025

Good morning - WED Aug 20 - with apologies you may have some trouble getting through to the office - the internet is down in our area. Please leave a message if you don't get through and we will get back to you as soon as we can!
Thank you for your understanding.

08/09/2025

WEVS and Dr Andrea Serapiglia are on site at Campbell Valley this weekend! Looking forward to a safe and fun event. Come by and say Hi!

08/04/2025

A reminder the office is closed for the holiday - enjoy BC Day - we're open regular hours again tomorrow!

08/01/2025

While it’s a common equine emergency, esophageal obstruction (“choke”) can look alarming, especially if you've never seen it before. Unlike in human medicine, where choking refers to a tracheal (or windpipe) obstruction, choke in horses refers to an obstruction of the esophagus (the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach).

Most commonly, choking occurs when horses eat concentrated feed too quickly without chewing appropriately, which results in a firm bolus lodged in the animal's esophagus. However, esophageal obstruction can also occur with hay or straw, hard treats, carrots, or nonfood objects. Poor dentition, which leads to inadequate chewing, is also a frequent cause of choke.

While common, choke can have serious consequences. So, be sure to call your veterinarian as soon as you notice signs of choke. A bad choke is fairly obvious to both veterinarians and horse owners, but a mild choke could be confused with an upper respiratory tract infection or colic.

07/24/2025

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who took part in our Christmas in July contest!!
The charities are:
*New Stride Adoption - based in Langley they are dedicated to finding adoptive homes and new careers for former thoroughbred racehorses
*Circle F Horse Rescue - based in Abbotsford they have been rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses for almost 30 years
Congratulations to you both!
And thanks (and prizes) to Holly Deez and Caitlin Philbrick for nominating and tagging!!
Everyone will get either a Platinum Healthy Weight or a Platinum Performance.
Thanks to Platinum Performance for their donations.
Enjoy and have a safe and healthy summer!

07/16/2025

A reminder in the current heat wave for exercising your horse in high temperatures.
Any questions please call the office at 604-888-0087

Knowing when horses are at risk for heat stress is just as important as knowing the clinical signs.

07/05/2025

We want you to be a winner in our Christmas in July contest!!
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Nominate your favourite equine related charity in the comments and tag two friends. We will pick two charities to each get a Platinum Healthy Weight and a Platinum Performance and as a bonus for nominating and tagging - we will pick two followers to each get a Platinum Performance!!
Healthy Weight is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and supports skin, coat, gastric and muscle health as well as providing calories for weight gain.
Platinum Performance works at the cellular level and is a comprehensive nutritional formula that supports every aspect of equine health and performance.

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day!!

Our Christmas Charity Contest was such a hit - we decided to bring it back with Christmas in July!
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Nominate your favourite equine related charity in the comments and tag two friends. We will pick two charities to each get a Platinum Healthy Weight and a Platinum Performance and as a bonus for nominating and tagging - we will pick two followers to each get a Platinum Performance!!

Healthy Weight is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and supports skin, coat, gastric and muscle health as well as providing calories for weight gain.
Platinum Performance works at the cellular level and is a comprehensive nutritional formula that supports every aspect of equine health and performance.

06/28/2025

Happy Long Weekend!!
The office at WEVS will be OPEN Saturday and Monday but we are not taking appointments - just pick up and drop off services.
We will be CLOSED Sunday and Tuesday (for the stat holiday) - but will have an emergency veterinarian on call every day.
Stay safe - enjoy the long weekend!

06/19/2025

Today is ! Join us in celebrating all the veterinary professionals that help our animals (especially our horses) live long, happy and healthy lives.

If you are looking for ways to say “thank you” to your veterinary team, there are plenty of options. However, it’s very possible that the best way to thank your horse doctors and equine vet techs is to make their job easier.

Some small things can make the biggest difference; check out this graphic for a few simple ways you can ease the strain on your veterinarians and show them your appreciation. No matter how you choose to say thank you today, there is no doubt you will brighten your vet team’s day!

Lastly, show some love for your veterinarian in the comments below and tag them, some words of encouragement and appreciation are sure to bring a smile to their face! ⬇️