Advanced Equine Care

11/19/2025

Nobody knows where they might end up

06/18/2025

Happy Veterinary Appreciation day!! So thankful for so many colleagues past and present to help me continue to grow to the vet I am today!!

12/29/2020

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎁🎄

We are excited to announce we now have a portable x-ray unit — available for all calls in 2021!! 🦴🐴 👩🏼‍⚕️

11/26/2020

No matter how you “operate on” your turkey, may you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!! 🍽🍁🦃

11/22/2020

In case you have been remiss about participating in No-Stirrup November, please enjoy this No-Shave November inspired pic of this impressive mustache!

Dr. Carlson is available for routine and emergency appointments through whichever November challenge you and your horse find yourself participating.

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10/31/2020

Happy Halloween from Advanced Equine Care! 🎃🍁🧡🧙‍♀️🧟‍♀️👻☠️

May your day be filled with treats, fun tricks, only a few spooks and most importantly stay safe!

Our K9 veterinary assistant, Lexie, is keeping a tight inventory on our treats!

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10/28/2020

Dr. Carlson is available for your horse's next dental exam!

Oral health is extremely important for all animals, including your horse!

Did you know that: 🐴🦷👩‍⚕️
- horses chew in a circular fashion
- horses teeth continue to erupt as they age
- this creates sharp points in the enamel on the outside of their top teeth (maxillary arcade) and the inside of their bottom teeth (mandibular arcade).
- Floating (aka odontoplasty) is performed to reduce these points to prevent irritation to the cheeks and/or tongue.

A thorough exam should be included in every dental!

09/18/2020

Consider your horses' respiratory health as the Western US continues to combat wildfires and smoke.

From Kentucky Equine Research (data collected from the recent Australian Brush Fires).
- Smoke contains toxic chemicals like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulfide, and ammonia that can lead to thermal/chemical irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract.
- Tissue damage from smoke inhalation can result in coughing, lethargy, elevated heart rate, elevated respiratory rate (fast, shallow breathing), and nasal discharge.
- To aid in the recovery of lung function and health, veterinary intervention may be warranted.

Exercise Recommendations:
Track your local AQI (Air Quality Index: via www.airnow.gov)
If AQI > 100, consider limiting or reducing exercise for sensitive individuals
If AQI > 200, postpone or cancel training or competition.

Dr. Carlson is prepared with a Flexineb equine nebulizer to provide aerosolized medications such as bronchodilators and corticosteroids.

Please reach out if you have any concerns.

09/08/2020

Tips for caring for your horse during our Colorado weather changes:

With the abundance of smoke in the air and the cold front moving in, hydration is key for your horse!
- Keep fresh water available to your horse at all times!
- Consider a warm bran mash tomorrow evening as this is the first cold snap of the year. This will also encourage your horse to drink.
- Add carrots, apple slices, or a small amount of grain/sweet feed into the bottom of a water bucket. This will entice your horse to drink!

Dr. Carlson is available for emergency calls if you feel your horse is in respiratory distress or is experiencing discomfort due to colic.
- Respiratory Rate > 30 breaths/minute
- Increased abdominal/chest movement with each breath
- Flared nostrils
- Pawing, stretching without urination, flank watching
- Rolling or laying down for prolonged periods of time
- Decrease in manure output
- Not interested in feed

Dr. Carlson is fully equipped to treat colics and has a Flexineb (Equine Nebulizer) which provides aerosolized saline and drugs (i.e. antibiotics or bronchodilators) to ease respiratory discomfort.