Whistlejacket Equine Surgery Ltd

03/09/2014

At this time of year (August, September, October) the ACTH test which is used to detect Cushing’s disease (PPID) is at its most accurate. This means that RIGHT NOW is the best time to test suspicious PPID cases.

The free ACTH laboratory fees* are only available until the end of October, so remember if you have noticed any of these clinical signs, they could be down to PPID. Ask your vet and they can take a blood test to find out:

• Laminitis (current or previous episodes)
• Having an abnormal hair coat such as longer, dull or coarse hairs or delayed hair shedding
• A presence of fat around the eyes (supraorbital fat)
• Muscle wastage or loss of muscle.

Also if your horse has previously been tested for PPID but the result was inconclusive, right now is the best time to ask your vet to re-test and they still qualify for free** laboratory fees until the end of October.
Make sure you don’t miss out. Download a voucher now from www.talkaboutlamintis.co.uk

* Laboratory fees only.
** Only for horses and ponies not currently on treatment for PPID.

17/07/2014

Next Wednesday will be the premier of the first programme of the new series ‘Vet Essentials’ which will focus on Laminitis. Don’t forget to watch the show at 9pm on Horse & Country TV (Sky Channel 280 and online with H&C TV Everywhere).

To watch a sneak peek of the first programme click here to view on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw6hDBZ0puk

Even a donkey is trying to get in on the act!

24/04/2014

Good News the Talk About Laminitis Free blood tests are coming back, starting 1st May running through till the end of October 2014.

Terms and Conditions apply; your horse/pony must not have been tested previously and the visit, blood sample fees and postage still apply.

If you would like to book an appointment please call the office on 01258 881777

Talk About Laminitis is a national disease awareness initiative, supported by the British Horse Society, World Horse Welfare and Redwings, designed to highlight and inform horse owners about the underlying hormonal causes of laminitis.

03/04/2014

Thanks Bev for the very kind article found in The Ridgeway Rider Magazine this month!

04/12/2013

We are starting to feel Christmassy, please feel free to pop in for a chat if you're passing we would love to see you!

04/09/2013

Talk About Laminitis is a national disease awareness initiative, supported by the British Horse Society, World Horse Welfare and Redwings, designed to highlight and inform horse owners about the underlying hormonal causes of laminitis.

15/08/2013

At 46 years, dear Snoopy spent his last day on this earth. Very, very sad.... Happy Grazing forever!

18/06/2013

18/06/2013

Guess who came by to see us from the Land of the Free? Yep, little Miss Gillen who was on flying form and is even starting to get a bit of a drawl! It was so much fun! She's off now to - dare I say it - ALABAMA for her surgical residency.......... I can hear that sweet southern voice already!

10/06/2013

Vaccination Amnesty:

All unvaccinated horses over 12 months of age are eligible for inclusion. The second injection of the booster course will be given free of charge (though visits will be charged as normal). In order to qualify for the scheme, the first jab must be given in the month of JULY. Please contact the office for more details or to book an appointment.