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Bennett Equine Veterinary Services provides high quality care for all horses, from companion to performance horses.

At Bennett Equine we focus on sport horse medicine and lameness, reproduction, pre-purchase examinations, dentistry and general health care. For after hour emergencies, including evenings, weekends and holidays, contact 1-800-565-6823 and follow the prompts to be connected to an on call-veterinarian. After hour emergency coverage is provided for current, active clients only. We offer the following services:
-Digital Radiography
-Digital Ultrasound
-Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy
-Pre-Purchase Examinations
-Shock Wave Therapy
-Fresh Artificial Insemination
-Dentistry
-Joint Therapy
-Pro Stride and PRP
-General Herd Health including vaccination and deworming programs

10/29/2026

Trick or treat for the metabolic crowd too!

Our horses with PPID or EMS deserve a little something special for Halloween, just like everyone else. We are deep into metabolic testing season, yet that does not mean these horses have to miss out on a festive nibble.

This low starch apple cinnamon treat recipe comes from Dr. Teresa Martinoli and was tested at Equi Analytical. It came back extremely low in starch and simple sugars with an NSC of 2.4, making it a thoughtful option for horses that need careful management.

Please check current competition rules before offering any treat that contains cinnamon, as some programs may flag certain spices or herbal ingredients. When in doubt, skip the treats before show day.

LOW STARCH APPLE CINNAMON
HORSE TREATS

Ingredients:
1 lb bag of Bob’s Red Mill organic ground flaxseed (from Wal Mart or grocery store)
½ cup Unsweetened applesauce
2 tbs. Cinnamon
2 cups hot water
Cookie sheet, and parchment or wax paper

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dump flaxseed into mixing bowl. Add Cinnamon; mix. Add applesauce, then HOT water. Initially mix with rubber spatula, then use your hands until the dough is smooth.

2) Cover cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper. (Do NOT use cooking spray.) Place dough on paper covered cookie sheet to evenly cover it. The thinner you spread the dough, the crunchier your horse cookies will be. Cut the dough into squares BEFORE baking; this allows them to come apart easily after baking. They are difficult to cut apart once baked.

3) Place in preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes for chewy cookies, and 75 minutes for crunchy cookies. After that, turn off the oven and let them sit in the warm oven for another 30 minutes.

4) The cookies shrink during baking. Once cool, they break apart easily. Store in a baggie or plastic container in the refrigerator so they will not mold if not eaten quickly. (Thinner, crunchier cookies are less apt to mold.)

Reach out anytime if you would like help supporting your metabolic horse!

See original recipe here:
http://vmceaston.com/veterinary-medical-center/horse-treats-for-cushings-
patients-and-metabolic-syndrome/

10/28/2026

Does your horse know any tricks? In honour of trick-or-treat week we would love to see the things you have taught your horse to do.

Post photos or videos of your horses performing their tricks in the comments below to be entered to win our Halloween month first aid kit.

Winners will be selected on October 31st.

We cannot wait to see your horses showing off their tricks for treats!

10/21/2026

Did you know that October is Dr. Amy’s favourite month? She loves all the Halloween and spooky festivities that come with it.

In honour of the season Bennett Equine Veterinary Services is hosting a fun contest!

Share a photo of your horse dressed up in a costume in the comments and you’ll be automatically entered to win a first aid kit from us.

We’ll be choosing the winner on October 31st, so stay tuned and keep those entries coming. Be sure to tag all of your Halloween loving friends!

We’re proud of the excellence we bring to equine care and cannot wait to see your creative entries.

10/20/2026

Halloween brings out the bats! 🦇

In Southern Ontario, bats remain one of the most consistent wildlife carriers of the rabies virus. Horses can become infected by a rabid bat, skunk, fox, or raccoon.

Once inside the body, the rabies virus travels silently along the nerves toward the brain.

Early signs can look ordinary: a mild fever, a shift in behaviour, or a subtle lameness.
As the infection takes hold, the horse may grow unsteady, lose the ability to swallow, or show sudden paralysis.

The progressive neurological change is swift and, without prior protection, nearly always fatal. It is the quiet, relentless advance of the virus that makes rabies one of the most unsettling diseases we encounter in equine medicine.

The good news is that annual rabies vaccination remains highly effective and is the simplest way to keep your horse safe.

If your horse’s rabies vaccine is due, or if you have questions about wildlife exposure on your property, please reach out. We are here to help!

10/17/2026

Fall grass and cooling temperatures are brewing the perfect storm for metabolic issues. Trust us, that’s spooky!

Who needs ACTH, insulin, or glucose testing this season?

Here are 5 clear signs to watch for:

1️⃣ A longer, thicker coat that doesn’t shed properly, especially if it feels dense or “fuzzy” even as temperatures drop
2️⃣ Cresty neck or fat pads that seem to appear or worsen despite careful feeding
3️⃣ Increased thirst and urination seen through more water buckets emptied and wetter stalls
4️⃣ Lethargy or reduced energy when other horses are still lively
5️⃣ Repeated mild foot soreness or reluctance to move freely, especially after turnout on fall grass

These changes can signal rising insulin or early Cushing’s (PPID) activity. Catching it now gives us the best chance to protect hoof health, comfort, and long-term well-being.

Does your horse fit the profile? Ask us about our in-house testing capabilities with Truforma. We’re happy to be able to make the process straightforward, and get the answers you need quickly and with no outside labs.

We’re here for you and your horse! 🧡

10/16/2026

Don’t let mud fever or rain rot turn your horse into a zombie this Halloween…

Those crusty, scabby patches can look like something straight out of a horror movie, but they don’t have to become a full-blown skin apocalypse.

Mud Fever (the lower-leg zombie):
• Keep legs as dry as possible: let mud dry, then gently brush it off
• Fix those muddy gateways and high traffic spots so your horse isn’t standing in the swamp of doom
• Barrier cream only on clean, completely dry skin before turnout. If it’s stubborn we can help!
• Check those pasterns daily- early intervention stops the undead from spreading

Rain Rot (the topline terror):
• Make sure your horse has solid shelter from prolonged rain
• Groom regularly and keep blankets clean, dry, and breathable
• Clip dense hair if needed so the skin can breathe and dry
• Use an antimicrobial shampoo when needed and always dry thoroughly afterwards

A little vigilance keeps the zombie outbreak at bay. Spot something suspicious? Give us a call! We’ll help you stop the skin-mageddon before it starts.

10/14/2026

Sometimes the lameness is a ghost. It shows up one day and vanishes the next, leaving you wondering what is really going on. Soft tissue injuries and other subtle issues can hide until they start affecting performance or comfort. That is why early imaging and diagnostics are so important.

Our team tracks down these mysteries with diagnostics such as digital radiography, nerve and joint blocks, advanced imaging such as CT or MRI, ultrasound and provide treatments on farm such as shockwave, laser therapy, orthobiogic treatments (prostride, PRP, alpha 2 Eq), corticosteroid joint injections, and ultrasound guided injections for areas like the SI joints, cervical facets, shoulders, hips, and backs.

We also offer Noltrex, Arthramid, acupuncture, and VSMT (chiropractic care). Many of these services can be performed right on your farm, which keeps things convenient and cost effective while helping stop the “haunting” before it becomes a bigger problem.

Our veterinarians with a special interest in lameness and sport horse medicine stay current through continuing education and advanced courses. Whether your horse is an FEI athlete or your trusted companion, we work hard to keep them feeling their best.

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from Bennett Equine Veterinary Services.

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving, and will re-open on Tuesday October 13th at 8am.

Emergency services remain available to our clients. Please call 1-800-565-6823 if your horse needs urgent care.

We’re truly thankful for every one of you, for the horses who trust us, and for the privilege of being chosen as your equine healthcare partners.

Wishing you and your horses a peaceful, grateful holiday.

10/09/2026

Colic is the bellyache monster of the barn. It does not announce itself. It simply appears.

Autumn brings its own set of challenges: shifts in forage, cooler weather, and often a subtle drop in water intake. These changes can slow gut motility and raise the risk of a painful episode.

Colic signs should never be ignored.

Some examples:
👉 Repeated pawing or looking at the flanks.
👉 A sudden drop in manure production or unusually dry droppings.
👉 An elevated heart rate, sweating, or clear discomfort that does not settle.

If you see any of these, remove feed, note the time symptoms started, and call us right away. Early contact allows our team to prepare and reach you faster.

We offer 24/7 emergency services precisely for moments like these.

10/06/2026

It’s Halloween Month, and today we're talking about ticks — the tiny vampires of the barn.

They’re silent, blood-hungry, and capable of delivering more than just an itch. And, make no mistake, they’re still active in Southern Ontario in October!

These persistent parasites favour the warm, protected spots: under the jaw, along the chest, in the armpits, around the udder or sheath, and deep in the mane and tail. A single attachment can transmit Lyme disease and other pathogens, so early detection matters.

Address

455 Dobbie Drive Unit 2
Cambridge, ON
N1T1T1

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18005656823

Website

http://www.bennettequine.ca/

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