Success In Motion Veterinary Services

08/09/2025

Coming soon…. We are in the middle of putting in a new arena for lameness exams, pre purchase exams and gait evaluations! Just waiting on professional footing consultation info and to install footing and finish fencing etc
Stay tuned!

07/31/2025

This guy loves his acupuncture appointments!
Did you know acupuncture can benefit your horse? 🐴✨
Equine acupuncture is a gentle, holistic therapy that supports your horse’s overall health. It can help relieve pain, improve digestion and breathing, boost the immune system, and even reduce anxiety or stress. It’s also great for performance horses needing quicker recovery. When done by a certified vet, acupuncture is a safe and natural way to keep your horse feeling and performing their best! 💚

07/31/2025

Dr Kennedy is back from Africa and Dr Wagemann also returned from her work with the Nez Perce tribe in AZ!
Hope everyone is staying cool out there! 🥵 Keep those ponies hydrated!

07/26/2025

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07/26/2025

As many horse owners start the process of planning out their fall and winter hay supply, many may be considering purchasing round bales for their equine companions due to cost-effectiveness and greater convenience for feeding pastured animals. However, it's important to remember that there are a few things to consider when choosing between square or round bales.

• Are you equipped/prepared to store your hay correctly?
Improperly stored round bales can lose much of their nutritional value and are also more susceptible to mold, dust, and bacteria growth, which can cause respiratory issues and even colic.

• Are your horses protected from botulism?
Round bales provide an optimum environment for the development of the botulism toxin. This toxin is produced when "Clostridium botulinum" is exposed to the right environmental conditions — such as when forage materials are baled and stored while still damp, or when they include the carcasses of dead animals, like birds and mice.

Prevention of this disease through vaccination is critical, especially in areas where the condition is prevalent (such as Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee).

• Are round bales a good choice for your horse?
Horses prone to respiratory conditions usually have increased problems with round bales due to their higher dust content.

• Do you have a feeder to place your round bales in?
Round bales not placed in a feeder can create more waste, which means your horses may not be meeting their nutritional requirements.

• Can you secure high-quality round bales?
Not all hay is created equal. Be sure to choose high-quality hay to meet your horse's nutritional needs and minimize the risk of impaction colic, which increases with lower-quality, less digestible forage.

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice—consult your horse doctor on best practices when feeding hay this fall and winter!

For more information on botulism, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/resource/botulism/

07/25/2025

The term "fat leg" is pretty self-explanatory, but do you know the difference between stocking up and cellulitis?

Many horses will "stock up" with subcutaneous edema (fluid swelling) in two or more legs (usually the hind limbs). Stocking up generally results from a significant decrease in exercise and usually resolves as the horse starts exercising again.

Lymphangitis (or vasculitis, big leg disease, staph infection, or cellulitis), however, is a bacterial infection and a dramatically different condition. While its causes may vary, it’s easy to spot once it sets in. The swelling will be extreme, hot, very painful to the touch, and the horse will be depressed due to the fever and discomfort.

If you think your equine friend has cellulitis or even if you're not sure, we encourage you to seek professional help promptly. Your equine practitioner will make the best treatment recommendations, both to reduce swelling and to address any sort of bacterial infection that might be active or that could occur due to the edema in the soft tissue.

07/10/2025

It’s ! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers!

Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse, and a good farrier is an essential part of your equine's healthcare team, keeping your horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

07/09/2025

PSA: Both Dr Kennedy and Dr Wagemann will be out of town 7/11-7/20
If you have an emergency during these dates, please contact McKinlay Peters Equine Hospital (509) 928-6734 or WSU-VTH (509) 335-0711

From July 12-20, Dr. Wagemann will be down in Arizona providing relief veterinary care to the Navajo nation through Christian Veterinary Mission. CVM provides low cost veterinary services to the area with a group of veterinarians, technicians, and vet students. This is Dr. Wagemann’s fourth trip, and she is excited to provide veterinary care to the Navajo people she is serving with livestock vaccinations, wellness care, and routine medicine.

Dr Kennedy will be in Africa 7/11-7/29

We will take lots of pictures during our adventures to share when we return!

07/01/2025

The 4th of July is quickly approaching. If you have reactive horses, make sure you plan ahead!

Here are some good tips from Tacoma Equine Hospital

They are big, beautiful pops of color across the night sky. They are also loud and potential fire hazards. We are, of course, talking about fireworks! Even the most calm horse can get scared by a big booming fireworks display and take off running in a panic. Here are some tips on how to keep your eq...

06/28/2025

July Promotion:
10% off Podiatry Radiographs

To schedule: text or call 509-995-5103, press 1 and leave a message

Excellent article on the value of hoof radiographs:
https://thehorse.com/1104826/the-value-of-hoof-radiographs/

06/23/2025

As the temperatures rise and the sun stays out longer, make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your equine protected this summer.