Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic

06/12/2026

Have you ever seen a rebreathing exam performed? Here is a great picture of Dr. Sarah Humprheys and Assistant Haley, taken during a rebreathing exam!

The rebreathing exam is performed to assess the horse’s lung function more thoroughly. By increasing the carbon dioxide levels the horse inhales, it encourages deeper breaths, which can reveal abnormal lung sounds such as wheezes, crackles, or other signs of airway obstruction that may not be detectable during normal breathing.

To achieve this, we place a plastic bag over the horse's nose for a few breaths while the veterinarian listens to their lungs. If the horse does in fact have something like asthma or allergies, they typically will cough or wheeze once the bag is removed. This is all great information and helps us paint a better picture of what's going on.

We also see an increase in the necessity for this exam during times of high allergens and asthmatic episodes, like spring and summer.

If you are needing to schedule a consultation for your horse, please call our office at 541-207-8308

06/09/2026

Join us for our June Client Education: Metabolic Horses with Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS of On Course Equine Nutrition

- Thursday, June 25th, 2026
- 6pm
- CEVC: 31730 Sport Horse Way, Tangent, 97389

You might be wondering, what is a metabolic horse?
A metabolic horse is one that has a disorder affecting how its body responds to insulin, often associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). Commonly known as "easy keepers," these horses actually require specific feed management to ensure their conditions are managed. Luckily, there are many things we can do to help mitigate these regulatory issues. Join us Thursday, June 25th, to learn identifying factors of conditions, and how we can manage them properly and effectively.
Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metabolic-horses-with-natalie-sullivan-ms-pas-on-course-equine-nutrition-tickets-1991484287112?aff=oddtdtcreator

About our Speaker:
Natalie Sullivan is an independent equine nutritionist with a vast amount of professional equine nutrition education and experience helping horse owners build better horse diets since 2006. Natalie brings fresh insight and healthy perspective on feeding horses gained from stepping into thousands of feed rooms and working with veterinarians, specialists, and researchers across the United States. Her comprehensive, creative, and compassionate methods have led to her popularity and success.

06/06/2026

Happy self-Care Saturday...what are you doing to relax today?

Everybody loves a good body work session. Remmy enjoyed a chiropractic session with Dr. Palsgaard. Here he is modeling a relaxing shoulder stretch! 🥰

06/01/2026

Spring brings sweet, sweet babies! 🌷🪻🌸🌼

When you have an exciting new addition to the family, make sure to give us a call for a new foal exam! We will ensure that momma and baby are both thriving and have everything they need.

Call 541-207-8308 to schedule

And if you've already had a bundle of joy this spring, please post them in the comments below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

05/28/2026

Have you seen our beautiful addition to the clinic? We will be continuing to add fish and other new residents to the tank.

Leave the vets office and your expensive 1000lb liability just for a moment and pretend you're snorkeling in tropical waters instead😂😂

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from all of us here at Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic!
We wanted to remind you that our office will be closed tomorrow (Monday) the 25th.
We will have a veterinarian on call for emergencies, so please call 541-207-8308 if you find yourself needing those services.
Have a great day and see you all Tuesday!

04/30/2026

May Education Seminar
Fire and Emergency Preparedness
With Kelsey Palsgaard DVM, cVMA

- Thursday, May 21, 2026
- 6pm
- Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic: 31730 Sport Horse Way, Tangent, OR, 97389

Kelsey Palsgaard, DVM, cVMA, will be presenting on Fire Preparedness and Emergency Evacuation on Thursday, May 21st at 6pm. Now is the perfect time to learn about ways to prepare yourself and your horse for an emergency situation. Dinner will be provided.

About Our Speaker:
Our very own Dr. Palsgaard was among the first graduates from the “Train the Trainer” program and graduated with special veterinary emergency response training at the University of California, Davis. She was also employed by the Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VERT) at UC Davis. She responded with VERT to the catastrophic Northern CA wildfires multiple years in a row. She has also held multiple trainings for veterinary students and first responders on various topics relating to animals in emergency situations.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988584966165?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/28/2026

Is your horse due for a dental?
On average, we recommend horses get a dental float done once a year. This gives us the ability to manage any sharp points or abnormalities before they can cause problems. When performing a dental, our veterinarian's goal is to keep a proper grinding surface on the tooth but grind down sharp points that form on the edge of the arcades of teeth. When sharp points or abnormalities are left to their own devices, it can cause pain, wounds, or even other symptoms such as your horse having trouble eating or not wanting to eat at all.
In addition, regular and proper dental care can increase the longevity of the teeth. Being able to monitor your horse's mouth throughout their lives can set them up better for their geriatric years, when their teeth inevitably wear to the point they will need grain mash supplementation.

If you think your horse may be due for a dental, give our office a call at541-207-8308 and we will get you on our books! 🌸🌼

04/23/2026

TUESDAY TIDBITS: EQUINE DENTAL HEALTH 🦷

Equine dental health is not only crucial for keeping your equine companion's pearly whites healthy but also for the overall health of the animal in general.

Common dental issues such as the ones mentioned in the graphic can negatively affect the health of the teeth themselves as well as gum, gastrointestinal, and overall mouth health. Dental issues can also impact chewing and food grinding, further exacerbating digestive tract issues.

Has your horse struggled with any of these dental issues before? Let us know below ⬇️

As always, if you have questions or concerns about your horse's dental health, contact your equine veterinarian.

04/16/2026

You know what they say... two is better than one. Well, how about three?

Something we place a large importance on in our clinic is teamwork! Not only do our veterinarians get along swimmingly, but they also have great communication regarding cases and their patients! This helps ensure that our patients are truly receiving the best care!

An Equine Veterinary Clinic serving the Willamette Valley. We offer both mobile & in house services