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King Equine Veterinary Services Offering routine and emergency equine and small animal veterinary services to Northern Missouri
660-216-2600
28010 State Hwy A, Greentop, MO 63546

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃
10/31/2026

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃

It’s a full moon, the weather is getting colder and the rain is coming. All the horses may have a little spook to them t...
10/27/2026

It’s a full moon, the weather is getting colder and the rain is coming. All the horses may have a little spook to them this week!


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Colic -175 foot of pipe we are dealing with and we have to narrow down where the problem is 🐴 COLIC FACTS - With sudden ...
10/26/2026

Colic -175 foot of pipe we are dealing with and we have to narrow down where the problem is

🐴 COLIC FACTS - With sudden weather changes, we see an increase in colic cases. Read below for more info!

❓What is colic❓Colic is a broad term that means abdominal pain. This could be anything related to the gastrointestinal tract or other things that cause colic symptoms.

❓What causes colic❓Short answer=we don’t know. The long answer is, numerous factors including diet, stress, exercise, water intake, concurrent diseases, etc.

❓How do you treat colic❓A physical exam is performed to assess vital parameters to aid in determining the severity of the colic. Further diagnostics are used such as blood work, re**al palpation, abdominal ultrasound & more. Majority of colics resolve with medical management only (oral/IV fluids) & no surgical intervention is necessary. They receive NSAIDs, sedatives & other meds based off our findings.

❓He finally pooped, now is he okay❓Short answer=no. Many times the manure passed during a colic episode is already past the problem area in the GI tract. It’s important to talk to your veterinarian before feeding horses with colic symptoms even if they passed a pile of manure.

❓If they lay down & roll, will they twist their gut❓Short answer=no. It is okay to let them lay down & rest. Walking can be helpful to distract from current discomfort and stimulate GI motility. They rarely will twist or displace a section of intestine by rolling on the ground. But if they are excessively painful, up/down constantly, thrashing, etc. they need to seek medical attention ASAP!

❓What is Banamine❓Banamine is the trade name for the medicine flunixin meglumine. Other names are Vetameg, Prevail, & Flunazine. *These meds should NEVER be given intramuscular (in the muscle) despite them being labeled to do so* They should only be given intravenously (in the vein) or they can be safely given ORALLY!

‼️ EVERY colicking horse can be safely hauled in a horse trailer‼️ Clients are commonly concerned to haul for fear they “might go down in the trailer”. If your horse is painful enough to lay down in a trailer, then it will require more medical attention than a field call! Haul to our hospital


-pine ridge equine hospital

Those witches just be flyin around those barrels 😜 -Mallory Litehiser
10/23/2026

Those witches just be flyin around those barrels 😜


-Mallory Litehiser

West Nile is confirmed in our area. Make sure your horses are vaccinated against this mosquito born disease. There is no...
10/08/2026

West Nile is confirmed in our area. Make sure your horses are vaccinated against this mosquito born disease. There is no cure for West Nile, only supportive care. Monitor horses closely for any neurologic symptoms.
The only preventative measure is a yearly West Nile vaccine, or every 6 months in high risk areas or in times of disease outbreak.
660-216-2600

Did you know horses produce 6-10 gallons of saliva per day?! Chewing promoters saliva which helps buffer stomach acid an...
10/07/2026

Did you know horses produce 6-10 gallons of saliva per day?! Chewing promoters saliva which helps buffer stomach acid and protects against stomach ulcers.

It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s, thanks to continuous advances in nutriti...
10/04/2026

It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s, thanks to continuous advances in nutrition and health care.

Horse owners have a big impact as well and can help their horses thrive in their golden years through proper management practices like those illustrated in the graphic. But remember: although there is much you can on your own do to keep your older horse happy and spry, some conditions associated with aging require medical intervention.

Scheduling regular visits and keeping a good line of communication with your veterinarian will allow you to respond quickly to any ailments or injuries that could cause your horse a serious or prolonged set back. That means less worry for you, and a better quality of life for your old friend!

-AAEP

One of each please. 💁🏼‍♀️ 👑How about you? -Western Horseman
10/02/2026

One of each please. 💁🏼‍♀️ 👑
How about you?

-Western Horseman

She wasn’t as excited about the cone as she was the treats.
09/30/2026

She wasn’t as excited about the cone as she was the treats.

Address

28010 State Highway A
Greentop, MO
63546

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16602162600

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