Exact Equine, Inc

08/06/2026

Do you know your horse’s baseline? 🤔

Knowing what’s normal for your horse’s vital signs is one of the best tools you have for spotting early signs of distress or illness!

Practicing taking your horse’s TPR (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration) regularly helps you know their personal baseline so you can quickly spot when something is off. If your horse seems unusually dull or anxious and their numbers fall outside these typical ranges, it’s time to call your equine veterinarian:

🌡️ Temperature: 99.0°F – 101.5°F
❤️ Heart Rate: 28 – 40 beats/min
😮‍💨 Respiration Rate: 12 – 16 breaths/min

Note: Hot weather and high humidity can cause minor shifts in these numbers. Chat with your veterinarian about what’s normal for your specific horse and environmental conditions, and ask them to double-check your technique at your next visit!

💡 Special thanks to the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee for sharing these essential health guidelines.

07/29/2026

We love visiting with your horses, too. Call our office to schedule your annual visit 619-922-7568

07/05/2026

06/20/2026

Happy First Day of Summer! Remember, a scoop of electrolytes and free access to fresh water every day keeps the equine vet away!

Best way to give electrolytes is by providing a salt block or, if your horse won’t use it, giving electrolytes in their feed. Horses are heat stressed any time it is above 85°. On hot days electrolytes are especially important.

Keep an eye out for signs of overheat or colic, which can include an elevated temperature (above 101.5 F), a decrease in manure production, water or food consumption and call our office with any questions, concerns, or in case of an emergency (619) 922-7568

06/14/2026

Fireworks can be scary for horses. If your horse has a history of reacting to fireworks you can try the following:
🐴 Keep the horse in a stall that they cannot jump out of.
🐴 Work the horse in a way that it is accustomed to a few hours before the fireworks. This can help to decrease reactivity due to excess energy.
🐴 Give the horse electrolytes a few hours prior to the fireworks. This can help to increase hydration and decrease colic risk.
🐴 Earplugs for horses can help if your horse is sensitive to the sounds that fireworks make.
🐴 Some people have had success leaving a radio playing during the firework display.
🐴 Especially sensitive horses or horses with a history of bad reactions to fireworks may benefit from anti-anxiety or sedation medications. These can be prescribed by a veterinarian in appropriate circumstances.

Please call our office with any questions or concerns (619)922.7568

05/30/2026

Check out rebates from Boehringer Ingelheim

*Rebate in the form of a Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Rebates Prepaid Mastercard® for purchases of a 160-count PRASCEND prescription on a single invoice from April 1 – July 31, 2026. Must redeem by September 29, 2026. Full rebate offer terms and conditions can be found at: www.BoehringerIngelheimEquineRebates.com

05/17/2026

It's MYTHBUSTER time! 🔎

The core vaccinations for every horse, regardless of their travel status, include Rabies, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), West Nile Virus (WNV), and Tetanus.

Unfortunately, mosquitoes, bacteria, and rabid animals do not discriminate when it comes to infecting horses. Whether a horse is in a freshly bedded stall, wide open pasture, or on show grounds, mosquitoes can potentially infect your horse with life threatening diseases such as EEE, WEE, and/or WNV.

Tetanus is a common clostridial bacteria present in the dirt and can infect a horse who has never left its home just the same as a horse who shows every weekend if it doesn't have proper vaccine status.

Rabies is a 100% fatal disease once clinical signs are present and is easily transmissible to humans and other animals both at home and on the trails.

It's also important to note that different regions in the U.S. may have additional "core" recommendations so be sure to ask your veterinarian what is best for your horse!

Want to learn more about vaccinations? Visit our vaccination chart on our website here: https://aaep.org/resource/adult-horse-vaccination-chart/

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information!

04/26/2026

It has truly been an honor and a privilege to be able to work with a group of veterinarians that truly care about making end of life care as peaceful as possible for both the owner and pet.

Meet Dr. Jessica Stokes ✨

As part of our ongoing series highlighting the incredible veterinarians who make up our team, we’re honored to introduce Dr. Jessica!

Dr. Jessica was born and raised in San Diego. She attended UC Davis, where she earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in immunology, before going on to Oklahoma State University for her veterinary degree. With a deep understanding of both science and compassion, she brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to every family she serves.

She believes deeply that in-home euthanasia is one of the most meaningful gifts we can give our pets—when their tomorrows no longer look better than their todays. Dr. Jessica is passionate about helping families say goodbye with peace, dignity, and love in the comfort of home.

Outside of work, she shares her home with four dogs, four cats, four horses, and more chickens than she can count. When she’s not caring for animals, she enjoys spending time with her kids and all of her beloved animals.

04/12/2026

04/09/2026

Now offering SHOCK WAVE Therapy! Please call our office to schedule your appointment (619)922-7568

WHAT CONDITIONS DOES SHOCK
WAVE THERAPY TREAT?
Shock wave has been proven effective in treating a variety of conditions that result in pain and lameness, including:
Tendon, Ligament and Muscle Injuries
Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease
Navicular/Heel Pain
Bone Healing in Splints/Stress Fractures/ Buck Shins
Chronic Back/Neck/Sacroiliac Pain
Kissing Spines
Wound Healing

CAN SHOCK WAVE BE COMBINED WITH OTHER TREATMENTS?
Shock wave can be used on its own or with other modalities.

WHY PULSEVET* SHOCK WAVE THERAPY?
The PulseVet® System is:
Clinically proven to treat various injuries and conditions in horses
Non-invasive, with limited side effects
Powerful, requiring only 1-3 treatments for optimal results
Long-lasting, with pain management results lasting over 6 months
Covered by equine insurance