Kings County Equine Veterinary Services

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

We are now offering on-farm gastroscopy services, beginning in November. Gastric ulcers are a hot topic for performance horses. Tension under saddle, difficulty maintaining body condition and reduced performance are common symptoms of gastric ulcers. But poor saddle fit, back pain, orthopaedic pain, and metabolic abnormalities can also present very similarly. One of the most common questions we get is “does my horse have ulcers?” There is only one definitive way to rule this in or out, and that is by taking a direct look at the stomach itself!

10/15/2025

You all guessed right, the previous post was an ultrasound of a fetal heartbeat at five months gestation. More specifically, this is a filly! The female go**ds are differentiated from testicles by the presence of a cortical rim and a mixed echogenicity on ultrasound, whereas testicles have a more homogeneous appearance. We can also see the presence of an udder, highlighted between the femurs.

10/13/2025

Take a guess! What are we looking at on ultrasound?

09/24/2025

Fredericton Clients! Send an email to [email protected] to schedule an appointment

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09/21/2025

🚫 Don't pull the nail! 🔨
This horse came in with a foreign metal object embedded in the sole of his foot. As tempting as it might be to immediately pull the nail, taking x-rays before removing a penetrating foreign body helps us determine how deep it goes, the direction of travel and if any critical structures are involved such as the navicular bursa, deep digital flexor tendon and coffin bone. This fellow got off lucky and dodged all of the above, and conveniently this happened on a day when he was already scheduled for a joint vet appointment with his farrier, so he had his whole care team handy. Once x-rays were taken the object was removed, the tract was debrided and flushed thoroughly and then packed with an antimicrobial paste before applying a hoof bandage. Thank you to his owner for letting us use these images as a good learning opportunity for all 🧲

09/01/2025

Taking some time to enjoy my own horses this weekend! Emergency services are available for current clients, please call 506-566-1583.

08/27/2025

Five veterinary experts discuss the latest in diagnosing, treating, and preventing equine gastric ulcers in this roundtable. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

08/14/2025

Moncton!
There is limited appointment availability for a one-time trip to Moncton for lameness work-ups, chiropractic care and shockwave therapy. I am happy to work collaboratively with your current vet to provide this care. Please note: Moncton horse owners using our services for routine care (vaccines, dentistry, wellness exams) must be prepared to trailer their horse to us in the event of an emergency. Send an email to [email protected] to schedule an appointment

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08/08/2025

Fredericton Clients! Send an email to [email protected] to schedule an appointment

🩺Vaccines
🦷 Dentistry
🐎Soundness exams
⚡️Shockwave therapy

08/02/2025

⚡️Shockwave therapy, what is it?
Shockwave is a non-invasive treatment modality that stimulates the body’s natural repair mechanisms. It works by generating high-energy sound waves that increase blood flow and reduce inflammation. It helps with pain reduction and accelerated healing of bone and soft tissue injuries. Applications include:

✅ Tendon & ligament injuries
✅ Back pain
✅ Sacroiliac pathology
✅ Neck pain
✅ Chronic non-healing wounds

Most horses receive 3 treatments spaced 2-3 weeks apart, but each horse receives a treatment plan tailored to the individual. Some horses need a light dose of sedation to facilitate treatment.

Interested in finding out whether your horse would benefit from shockwave therapy for an acute injury or chronic issue? Email us at [email protected]

06/09/2025

A collection of abnormal findings from various oral exams on new patients. The oral exam is the most important component of your horse’s dental treatment! This is where pathology can be identified and a treatment plan can be created. We are assessing functional anatomy and dental occlusion, looking for open pulp chambers, identifying diastemata (abnormal spacing between teeth), gingival recession, periodontal pockets where feed can be trapped and more. 🦷