Welcome to our Team

We believe in respect for all animals and the provision of personalized, caring service that is responsive to the needs of our clients. We strive for a hospital environment that is visionary, innovative, and dedicated to providing quality health services.

We encourage preventive medicine with consistent deworming and vaccination programs, progressive dental care, and professional consultations to address any concerns you may have. We also have information pamphlets available on a variety of subjects.

Emergency veterinary care is available 24/7 by calling 541-689-0205 and listening to the recorded instructions.

 

 

Five Most Common Lameness Issues in Dressage Horses

by: Chris Camp, DVM

Dressage is one of the more demanding disciplines as it combines balance, suppleness, and power.  A good dressage horse can take years to train.  During training, a number of issues may be encountered.  The following is a list of common lameness issues seen in the dressage horse.  It is important to note that in the dressage horse, these problems may be more subtle resulting only in a decrease in performance and not overt lameness.  This list is by no means all inclusive; rather, it consists of the five common, representative conditions in the dressage horse.

CLICK HERE to read more about lameness in Dressage horses. CLICK below on the picture to see the power point presentation.

 

 

 

 

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It's spring vaccine time and Del Oeste is offering 10% off all Vaccines for the month of March!

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WHAT'S NEW!!

Dr. Camp just returned from Peninsula Equine after attending the ISELP meeting. All kinds of new and exciting information on new shoeing for suspensory, navicular, tendon and ligament injuries.

At the Peninsula Equine Symposium, in conjunction with ISELP, offered the Equine Practitioner (Dr. Camp) an excellent opportunity to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic skills and a dynamic and current means of staying abreast of the ever-changing progress in the field of equine locomotor evaluation. What a great experience!

Evening Appointments!

Dr. Connell is now accepting appointments Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4pm to 8pm.

STRANGLES INFORMATION

What is Strangles? Strangles is a bacterial disease that causes inflammation of the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract and abscessation of the lymph nodes about the head. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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HORSES AND SKIN

Dermatitis is a skin inflammation and is commonly seen in horses.

Causes:

  • Fungus
  • Allergies
  • Bacteria

Insects are known to be the number one cause of hives and itchiness in horses.

Ideas to minimize exposure to insects:

  • Use fans to disrupt flying insects
  • Fly repellent
  • Fly sheets and or Fly masks

HYPERSENSITIVITY

Food can also cause hypersensitivity, although contact to skin rather than ingestion is usually the main culprit.

Contact with bedding, shampoos, sprays, medicines, etc.,

  • Remove contact with these substances

Please call us with any questions!

 

New First Aid Kits and Emergency Posters available.

 

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Rabies has been reported in Southern Oregon. See below link:

http://oregonvma.org/care-health/rabies

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Check out the horse weight calculator! CLICK HERE

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OHSET, 4-H, and Pony Club are eligible for 10% discounts on all services! Let us know you are a member to receive the discount.

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We now carry Equithrive.

Equithrive Joint™ is an all-natural equine nutraceutical that has been scientifically formulated to support healthy joint function. Equithrive Joint™ is the first equine product to contain a purified form of the potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory resveratrol. The product also includes a bioavailable form of hyaluronic acid (HA), a primary component of cartilage and the joint-lubricating synovial fluid. Click here for more information.

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We are now accepting Care Credit, a convenient monthly payment plan for all of your veterinary expenses.

*No interest payment plans

*Super easy to apply, either at Del Oeste, online or on the phone

www.carecredit.com

 

Things to know for March...

It's spring time we recommend 3- way West Nile. Horses that are at high risk (boarding facility etc.) should vaccinate for Flu-Rhino.

DEWORMING

We recommend STRATEGIC DEWORMING. Del Oeste Equine Hospital also suggests running a fecal parasite test.

FECAL SPECIAL $20

Click below to understand areas of emphasis for body condition scoring and see a examples.

Body Condition Scoring Chart 1-4

Body Condition Scoring Chart 5-9

Normal Vitals for Horses

Temperature: 99.0-101.00

Pulse: 24-44

Respiration: 12-18