Pheasant Ridge Equine Clinic, PC

01/20/2024

We want to give you a heads up that we will be closing our online store effective Feb 1,2024. If there is anything you need or want to stock up on, please order within the next 10 days and we will get it approved. Thank you for using our online store.
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03/07/2023

Spring is getting closer! We are still maintaining our online store for your convenience of equine medical needs.

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Vaccinations are available for ordering. Our normal Spring vaccination protocol was to vaccinate with CORE and rhinoflu along with deworming in the Spring. Although Dr Appel would not be administering the vaccine, he is willing to dispense them to help our clients.

Please email [email protected], if you are interested, as there are some administrative changes In handling requests.

Thank you

Sherry

08/20/2022

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE AT CLINIC
August 26 Friday Noon to 5:30
August 27 Saturday 9:00 - 3:00

Miscellaneous medications including Bute, banamine, dewormers, eye and wound ointments, bandaging material
Needles, syringes
Stainless steel buckets, water buckets,muck tubs
Disinfectant- environmental safe- gallons
Shoeing tools
Horse blankets, brushes, halters
Storage cabinets on wheels
Office / barn furniture, shelving
Dorm sized refrigerator
Art work

Cash preferred, credit card if necessary - no checks please

07/21/2022

We are 4 days away from the end of an era. This veterinary practice has had 60+ years of history in service to the equine. Dr. Alan Raun started this practice which was then sold to
Dr Tony and Sally Prickett and then sold 31 years ago to Dr. Dixon Appel.

July 25 at 5:00 the clinic doors will close.
Dr Appel will be here that day if you care to stop by.

We are going to keep our online store available to you. We are also preparing to offer current inventory and miscellaneous items to you in the near future.

Thank you for your support of this legacy.

06/18/2022

Dearest client and friend,
Since August 1991, it has been my privilege and honor to provide veterinary care to your equine athletes and companions. I have watched many of your children grow up and also their children grow up in the equine world. We have laughed and cried over the care of, or loss of, favorite horses. 

Due to multiple surgeries, a heart attack, and other health concerns, the time has come where I am no longer able to perform my job at the level you deserve. I have decided I need to explore some of my other interests and develop new skills.

It is with sadness that I announce Pheasant Ridge Equine Clinic will be closing on July 25, 2022 at 5 PM. We will continue to take appointments up until that day.

However, starting June 25, all appointments will need to be paid at time of service by cash, check, or credit card. We would greatly appreciate that any outstanding balance to be paid by July 25, 2022.

Our online store will remain available to you for your equine health needs. Pheasantridge.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy

Thank you beyond words for your support and business you have given me during these 31 years. R. Dixon Appel, MS, DVM

PS- we are planning on selling several of the clinic items in the near future. We will post information as we have it. 

05/24/2022

If you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our office.

Lumps, bumps, coughs, wheals, and wheezes: a basic overview of equine allergies.

05/21/2022

Taking precautionary measures helps you and your equine companion. Here is a list of actions to be aware of as set forth by the USDA's biosecurity team.

Infectious diseases such as influenza and equine herpesvirus can come home with you via exposed horses and on your tack, equipment, skin, and clothing.

04/29/2022

Some Do's and Don'ts to help your older equine friend.

Two authorities on older horse care share tips for conditioning horses with osteoarthritis.

04/29/2022

Reduce sporadic episodes of exertional rhabdomyolysis by providing plenty of forage and meeting these unique equine athletes’ nutrient requirements.

04/19/2022

With allergy season upon us, take a look at this article. If you have questions, please contact our office.

A horse owner asks how omega-3s might help her hives-afflicted horse and if adding a fat supplement will unbalance his diet.

03/29/2022

As your excitement builds to the foaling of your mare, some preparation is needed in the last 30 days.
PREFOALING vaccinations and deworming of the mare will help with the building of antibodies, as these are passed to the new foal through the colostrum. After your mare has foaled, DON'T LEAVE YOUR MARE UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE FOAL NURSE. SAVE THE PLACENTA FOR DR. APPEL TO INSPECT. Please call our office after the foal is born, for a new born exam. This needs to be approx. 12-18 hours after the birth.
Dr. Appel will examine the foal and pull a blood sample to see if the foal has received enough antibodies through the colostrum. If you have any questions, please contact our office. (515)981-0082 Emergency number (515) 729-8387
**This article mentions testing milk composition. While this is not necessary, it is another way of predicting, if you purchase a commercial kit.**

Learn how to pinpoint parturition (foaling) so you can avoid surprises and prepare for a healthy delivery.

03/29/2022

Information worth noting as you prepare for going to different horse shows and competitions. The best protection you can give your horse is to stay current on vaccinations and practice biosecurity measures away from home. While there is still not a vaccine for the neurologic mutation to the EHV, the above precautions can help to mitigate the risk.

The horse was euthanized; 25 more were exposed.