Forth Valley Vets

30/10/2026

Have you checked for worms recently in your horse?

The weather has been relatively mild for this time of year, so a reminder that we can still see gut worm issues and worth using a faecal worm egg count (WEC) if you haven't completed one in the last 8 wks 🪱

Remember you have WECs included in your careplan! Collect your kit from the practice today.

28/10/2026

🐴 George’s Story: The Happy Ending!💚
George had a another sinus flush, and the affected tooth was extracted!
We were one step closer to getting George back to doing what he loves.
George had three weeks off work to recover before being gradually brought back into his normal routine. Slow and steady was the way forward!

By July, George was back out showing with his best friend! What a fantastic result for this lovely pony. 💚George was a super patient who benefited from the facilities available at our Stirling clinic, helping our team investigate and treat his condition.

A huge thank you to George and his owner for allowing us to share their story.
We’re delighted to hear that George was back out doing what he loves!

Have you visited our equine facilities in Stirling? Please get in touch with us to find out how we can help your horse. 🐴

26/10/2026

🐴 George’s Story Continues!

George was admitted to our clinic for X-rays and further investigation to find out why his nasal discharge kept returning. George’s X-rays revealed an abnormal area associated with one of his teeth and a sinus full of pus. Could this be the cause of his persistent nasal discharge?

The plan was to extract the affected tooth and flush George’s sinus.
We successfully flushed the sinus but George’s tooth was firmly in place, making extraction difficult. To minimise his time under general anaesthesia, we decided to stop, close the sinus opening and apply a dressing.

George recovered well from the procedure and enjoyed some hand-grazing before bed.

Tune in on Saturday to find out if the pesky tooth was removed!

24/10/2026

🐴 EQUINE CASE STUDY: MEET GEORGE!

Meet George, a 21-year-old New Forest pony who came to us in January with a snotty nose!

George was bright, eating well and enjoying his usual routine of daytime turnout and stabled overnight. He was fed adlib haylage and a fibre mash twice daily.

However, he had developed a discharge from his left nostril. During George’s routine dental examination, we took a nasal swab to send to the lab for bacterial culture.

The results identified bacteria that were sensitive to antibiotics, so treatment was started straight away. Initially, George’s nasal discharge cleared up — great news! But after a week or so, it returned and we knew we needed to investigate further…

👀 What would you do next?

Find out what happened to George in Thursday's instalment!

22/10/2026

🎃👻 🎃 WIN OUR HALLOWEEN BOO BOX! 👻🎃

Fancy winning a spooktacular surprise? 🧡🖤 We’re giving one lucky winner the chance to win our Halloween Boo Box, packed full of goodies for you and your horse! 🐴🎁

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🎁 One lucky winner will be announced on our page next Sunday, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

Good luck, everyone!! 👻🎃🧡

📍 Collection in store Barnstormers Equestrian

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22/10/2026

💚 Saying Goodbye to Your Equine Companion 🐴

Saying goodbye to a much-loved horse or pony is one of the hardest parts of horse ownership. They’re more than just horses, they’re part of the family, trusted companions and a source of so many special memories.

We’re fortunate in our area to have the support of David and Susan at Equine Recovery Service Ltd, the country’s only approved equine crematorium, who provide a compassionate and respectful service to help owners through this difficult time.

At Forth Valley Vets, we understand how important it is to be able to say goodbye in a way that feels right for you and your equine companion. 💚

Our thoughts are always with the owners who have to make this difficult decision, and we’re grateful to work alongside people who offer care, dignity and understanding when it matters most.

🐴 Have a question about the options available for your horse or pony? Please speak to our team — we’re here to help and support you.

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21/10/2026

Our next smallholder meeting will be taking place on the 27th October at 7pm at our practice in Springkerse. Register here to book your spot 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w6MdtL1hzG
Hope to see you there!

20/10/2026

🏆🐴 What a privilege to sponsor the Caledonian Championships! 🎉

We loved being part of such a fantastic event and hope all the prize winners enjoyed their Forth Valley Vets goodie buckets! 🎁💚

A huge well done to everyone who competed! We’d love to hear how you got on!

📸 Did you come home with a rosette? Have a photo you’re proud of? Share your results, rosettes and favourite pictures in the comments below. We’d love to celebrate your successes with you! 👇

18/10/2026

🐴 WELCOME TO THE TEAM, DAN! 🎉

We’re delighted to welcome Dan to the Forth Valley Vets Equine Team! 👋

Dan brings a wealth of experience from across the globe! 🌍 He began his career in an equine practice in the Scottish Highlands before heading to New Zealand for the breeding season. He’s also worked in equine practice in Australia, as well as spending time locuming across Scotland.

Outside of work, Dan enjoys horse riding, triathlon and hiking — so he certainly likes to keep busy! 🏇🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🥾

We’re thrilled to have Dan on board and look forward to introducing him to our clients.

I'm sure you will all give Dan a warm welcome to Forth Valley! 💚

16/10/2026

🐑🌾 Come and see us on Saturday! 🌾🐑

Erin and Mhairi will be at the Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival this Saturday, and they’re looking forward to a great day!

If you’re heading along, make sure you stop by to say hello! 👋 We’d love to see you.

Who else is coming along? Let us know in the comments! 👇