Celtic Equine Vets-Your Independent Equine Veterinary and Dental Practice

14/07/2025

🏆🐴 We’re absolutely delighted to share that our practice has been nominated for Practice of the Year in the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2025! 🐴🏆

This nomination is a huge honour and reflects the hard work, compassion, and dedication of our entire team — from our vets out on the road to the brilliant office staff who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Every horse we treat, every client we support, and every day we work together — it all leads to moments like this. We couldn’t do it without your trust, and we’re so grateful to be part of such a fantastic equine community. 💙

08/07/2025

🔬 ENALEES PCR MACHINE POST 🔬

🔴Introducing the newest member of our team: our new in-house PCR machine!

🥼In-house testing for strangles and lymes disease, without having to wait for samples to be sent off, and with results the same day.

🩸This machine allows us to test blood, fluid and swab samples for:
- Equine influenza virus
- Equine herpes virus
- Streptococcus equi equi - Strangles
- Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus
- Borrelia - Lymes disease
- Anaplasma

💉We're so pleased to be able to offer this service, especially as we know the wait for results is always an anxious time. If you'd like more information on PCR testing then please get in touch!

☎️Phone: 023 8081 4155
📨Email: [email protected]

03/07/2025

Once again we are delighted to be involved with this great event. After the success of our stand last yar we have been asked to put on not one, but two dental demonstrations for the attendees during the day.

During the demonstrations our brilliant vets will be showing in detail the process involved in our approach to modern equine dentistry and through our HD dental oroscope we will be able to show equine owners the intricate details of the inside of their equine's mouth and teeth.

Our vets will be in attendance at the fair all day so please pop by and say hi.

Not long to go now and look at the packed schedule we have in store!
Don't miss out - book today at https://www.fortune.ac.uk/event-list.

01/07/2025

Spa day but make it summer survival! Keeping cool, one splash at a time💦🐴

27/06/2025

📚 Post #2: What Is Equine Chiropractic Care?

Ever wondered what chiropractic care means for your horse? 🤔

Equine chiropractic is a hands-on therapy focused on the neuromusculoskeletal system. Dysfunctions in the spine can interfere with movement, cause pain, or affect nerve function.

Chiropractic adjustments:
🔹 Restore proper alignment
🔹 Improve flexibility and balance
🔹 Support your horse’s nervous system
🔹 Aid recovery from injury or stress

It’s a safe, drug-free way to help your horse feel and perform their best. 🐴💪
Interested? Ask us if chiropractic care is right for your horse!

☎️ Phone: 023 8081 4155
📨 Email: [email protected]

26/06/2025

Our hero vet Molly coming to the rescue again. Our ability to always respond promptly to any equine emergency gives these types of rescues a huge advantage. Did you know our vet Alan trains the Fire and Rescue team Friends of the Hampshire Animal Rescue Team in animal rescue so all our vets have the highest levels of training and equipment to deal with these situations.

Firefighters were helped by local vets and specialist animal rescue teams

24/06/2025

📣 Post #1: Announcement – Now Offering Equine Chiropractic Care!

🟤 Exciting News!
We’re thrilled to announce that we now offer Equine Chiropractic Services as part of our commitment to whole-horse health and performance. 🐎💆‍♂️

Whether your horse is a high-performance athlete or your favourite hacking partner, chiropractic care can help improve mobility, relieve discomfort, and support overall well-being.

✅ Improved range of motion
✅ Relief from stiffness or soreness
✅ Enhanced performance and comfort

📞 Call us today to schedule an evaluation or ask how chiropractic care can benefit your horse!
📍 Phone: 023 8081 4155
📨 Email: [email protected]

12/06/2025

🐴 On Call for Your Champions! 🐴

We’re proud to be the on-call veterinary team for this Sunday’s Southern Showing Society show! 🏵️✨
Whether it’s a quick check-up or emergency care, your horses are in expert hands — because we know how much they mean to you. 💙
📍 Look for our team on-site or call us directly if you need assistance.
Let’s keep every horse happy, healthy, and show-ring ready!

📅 See you at the show!

04/06/2025

We love to see all the new foals on the forest lately💕

25/05/2025

🔔Gastric Ulcer Awareness🔔

🐴 During the month of May we are holding our popular "Scope Month" to raise awareness for gastric ulcers in horses.

🧪 Did you know horses can get different types of stomach ulcers?
Gastric ulcers aren’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s a quick breakdown:

🐴 Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) includes two main types:

🔹 1. Squamous Ulcers (ESGD)
* Occur in the upper part of the stomach
* Caused by excess acid splashing onto the unprotected squamous lining
* Common in performance horses, especially during exercise or fasting

🔹 2. Glandular Ulcers (EGGD)
* Found in the lower (glandular) part of the stomach
* Caused by breakdown of the protective mucus barrier
* Linked to stress, NSAIDs (like bute), or impaired blood flow

🩺 Symptoms include poor appetite, girthiness, dull coat, weight loss, and behavioral changes.

📸 Scope to know! Only a gastroscopy can confirm the type and severity of ulcers.

✅ Prevention tips:
✔️ Frequent forage
✔️ Reduce stress
✔️ Careful NSAID use
✔️ Prevent long fasting periods

Want to learn more about treating ulcers or protecting your horse’s gut health? Call or email us! 💬

Please contact the office to receive your questionnaire which may entitle you to a voucher for £50 off the normal cost of a gastroscope during May.
Phone: 023 8081 4155
Email: [email protected]



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22/05/2025

💉Flu Vaccine Amnesty💉

Flu vaccines for horses are used to protect them against equine influenza, a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by equine influenza virus (EIV). Here's a quick overview:

- Purpose: Prevents the spread and severity of equine influenza.
- Type: Usually inactivated (killed) or modified-live vaccines.
- Schedule: Typically given in a primary series (2 doses a few weeks apart) followed by boosters every 6–12 months, depending on risk and travel.
- Who needs it: Horses that travel, compete, or are in contact with other horses are at higher risk and should be vaccinated regularly. Flu can travel up to 2-5km on the wind so horses living solitarily can still be at risk.
- Effectiveness: Reduces symptoms, viral shedding, and spread but doesn't always prevent infection entirely.

During the months of May and June 2025, all equines who are starting their primary course of equine influenza vaccinations will receive the 3rd vaccination free of charge*

*Cost of the vaccination, visit fees still apply.

Please contact the office for more information or to book an appointment.
Phone: 023 80814155
Email: [email protected]