Guardian Equine Veterinary Services

07/30/2026

Dr Gard had the honor to be featured on The Business of Practice Podcast. Dr Gard and Dr Larson spoke about their roles in organized veterinary medicine, as presidents of their state veterinary medical associations.

In this episode, Drs. Katie Larson and Sherri Gard shared how volunteering in organized veterinary medicine has allowed them to make a difference in the industry.

The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by CareCredit.

05/17/2026

Dr Gard was honored to represent the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) and welcome the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2026 to our profession during the hooding commencement ceremony on Friday.
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04/09/2026

It has come to our attention that text messages sent to Guardian Equine Veterinary Services on Monday have entered the technology void, never to be read again.

The issue has been resolved. If you sent a message and have not received a response, please reach out again!

Call/text (757)840-8030
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02/23/2026

🦷 February is National Animal Dental Health Month 🦷

Horses of all ages should have sedated oral speculum exams once or twice a year. Young horses start shedding their deciduous teeth around the age of 2 1/2, and should be monitored for appropriate alignment and excursion. As horses age, malocclusions may inhibit proper chewing motions and create uneven wear patterns. Adult and geriatric horses are at risk for chronic changes and fractures.

Schedule your equine companion’s oral examination and dental float in the month of February to receive 10% off the procedure. Animals currently enrolled in a Guardian Care Plan can combine discounts!

Call/text or email Guardian Equine Veterinary Services to schedule an appointment
(757)840-8030
[email protected]

02/16/2026

🦷 February is National Animal Dental Health Month 🦷

Schedule your equine companion’s oral examination and dental float in the month of February to receive 10% off the procedure. Animals currently enrolled in a Guardian Care Plan can combine discounts!

Call/text or email Guardian Equine Veterinary Services to schedule an appointment
(757)840-8030
[email protected]

02/09/2026

🦷 February is National Animal Dental Health Month 🦷

Remember: just because your horse is not showing any obvious symptoms of dental disease, it does not automatically mean that all is well with your animal's oral health. Horses simply adapt to their discomfort and most horses with dental problems will show no noticeable signs at all, until the disease is a serious source of pain and infection that can affect the animal’s overall health.

Equine dentistry is not just about “floating” teeth. Dentistry is a veterinary discipline that, besides treating the mouth and teeth, also includes the associated structures of the head – for instance the sinuses – and the effect of dental diseases on the health of the rest of the body. That is why all horses should have a veterinarian perform an oral and dental examination at least annually (or more frequently based on the needs of the individual horse.)

Contact Guardian Equine Veterinary Services today to schedule a dental examination for your equine companion.
(757)840-8030
[email protected]

02/04/2026

What's New Wednesday: BIO-THERMO MICROCHIPS!

Microchips are a small, safe, inexpensive form of permanent form of identification for animals. In horses, this device is implanted into the left side of the nuchal ligament, directly under the mane and last the lifetime of the horse.

Microchips are an asset for reuniting owners with animals during natural disasters and accidents as well as tracing disease outbreaks, monitoring travel and prevention of fraud at competitions. Many breed and discipline registries require microchips for competition.

In addition to storing a unique ID number, biothermal microchips also have a built in temperature sensor, which can be utilized to increase compliance and safety in monitoring horse health.

Call/text or email the office today to schedule your horse to be microchipped.
(757)840-8030
[email protected]

02/03/2026

🦷 February is National Animal Dental Health Month 🦷

Schedule your equine companion’s oral examination and dental float in the month of February to receive 10% off the procedure. Animals currently enrolled in a Guardian Care Plan can combine discounts!

Call/text or email Guardian Equine Veterinary Servivces to schedule an appointment
(757)840-8030
[email protected]