Potter Veterinary Services

03/24/2020

We are happy to announce that veterinarians have now been designated as essential services by the provincial government, and Drs. Potter and Crowley will continue to be available 24/7 for you and your horses!

For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing the goods and services described herein. This does not pr...

11/12/2019

Now that our pastures are covered with snow it’s a good time to administer the last deworming of the year! Potter Vet recommends using a product that contains both moxidectin and praziquantel so that tapeworms are targeted as well. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about deworming!

01/21/2019

A helpful article to keep your horses comfortable in these freezing temperatures.

Here are six important tips to help owners keep horses healthy and safe during the cold days of winter.

09/17/2018

Cases of West Nile and EEE have been reported in Ontario this summer. It’s important to make sure your vaccines are up to date! Give us a call if you need to set up an appointment. This is a map showing the location of cases within Ontario.

OMAFRA Livestock

09/08/2018

If you ever need to administer Banamine and are not comfortable giving it in the vein, remember that it is just as effective when the exact same dose is put in the mouth. This is why we never recommend injecting Banamine/flunixin in the muscle!

06/28/2018

Potter Vet would like to welcome Beth Vanstone to the team! She’ll be working in the office on Fridays, so don’t be surprised when you hear her cheerful voice on the phone!

03/13/2018

Spring is coming and so is vaccine season! In Ontario, core vaccines for horses include Rabies, Tetanus, West Nile and Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis. Other vaccines may be recommended for your horse depending on various risk factors. The American Association of Equine Practitioners is a great resource for anyone wanting more information. Give us a call today to book your vaccine appointment!

The AVMA defines core vaccinations as those “that protect from diseases that are endemic to a region, those with potential public health significance, required by law, virulent/highly infectious, and/or those posing a risk of severe disease. Core vaccines have clearly demonstrated efficacy and saf...

03/07/2018