Island Equine Clinic

11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Island Equine Clinic! Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29th. As always, we will be available for emergencies 24/7!

09/09/2024

With each passing year, horses are living longer lives and many survive easily to 25 years of age or older. While this is good news, it also means that we need to be aware of changes that can occur with age in order to preserve the health and quality of life of our equine friends.

For example, Equine Cushing’s disease is one of the most common diseases of horses 15 years of age or older. This syndrome is better defined as Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) because it reflects the location within the brain that is abnormal. Clinical signs are associated with abnormally elevated hormone concentrations in the blood.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is another endocrine disorder that can affect mature horses and shares some of the same clinical signs as PPID. Although the two disorders feature some striking clinical similarities — most notably a predisposition to development of chronic laminitis — the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case. Successful management relies on proper diagnosis by your equine veterinarian first.

Our understanding of both conditions, especially EMS, is incomplete and evolving, but sufficient information is currently available to highlight some important similarities and differences for the interested horse owner. Consult your veterinarian for more information and work with them to develop the best wellness practices to ensure a healthy life for your mature horse.

08/05/2024

Due to the threat of inclement weather tomorrow, Tuesday August 6th and Wednesday August 7th, the office will be closed. As always, we will be available for any emergencies. Stay safe!

02/07/2024

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Clemson University officials declared the West Nile Virus (WNV) has arrived early in South Carolina for 2024. An unvaccinated horse in Charleston County was e…

02/07/2024

Dear Clients,

Charleston County had the first case of WNV in South Carolina 2024. This is very early for the disease, as it tends to be more common during prime mosquito seasons (spring, summer, fall). Please make sure your horse is up to date on mosquito borne disease vaccines every 6 months (EEE, WEE, WNV). Just because it is "winter", doesn't mean your horse isn't at risk for mosquito borne diseases, which is why it is so important to keep them updated every 6 months. Mosquito borne diseases can easily be prevented with routine vaccines every 6 months.

If your horse is due or unvaccinated for mosquito borne disease vaccines (EEE, WEE, WNV), please call us to get scheduled.

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Clemson University officials declared the West Nile Virus (WNV) has arrived early in South Carolina for 2024. An unvaccinated horse in Charleston County was e…

01/09/2024

Due to inclement weather our office will be closing today 1/9/24 at 2:00pm. As always we will be available if you should have an emergency. Stay safe and dry!