Vecchione Veterinary

A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow. Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there!

Just a girl and her horse.. this pic says it all

SUMMER IS COMING! After the restrictions and the uncertainties we experienced last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, equestrians everywhere are surely l...ooking forward to many summer adventures with their equine partners. While we hope your summer will be one for the books, please remember to remain vigilant to your horse’s needs in hot weather and on the road. Heat stress and dehydration should not be underestimated, as both can have serious consequences for our equine friend. Pro Tip: Consult your veterinarian for additional recommendations on how to keep your horse safe and comfortable on the road this summer. Happy trails!

Home of the free, because of the brave. Thank you to all the men and women who have given their lives to keep us safe. Happy Memorial Day!

WHY IS TICK CONTROL IN HORSES IMPORTANT? Ticks are becoming an increasingly significant parasite of horses across the United States. Ticks cause localized tissu...e irritation, which can result in the horse constantly rubbing on trees or fences; hair coat damage; and anemia due to blood loss. Ticks also transmit a number of serious diseases including piroplasmosis, lyme disease, equine granulocytic anaplasmosis (ehrlichiosis) and equine infectious anemia. Ticks are not species-specific, so the same ticks that feed on your horse can also feed on your dog or you. Tick prevention requires diligence to locate them on your horse and remove them; application of tick-specific repellents; and environmental controls such as reducing unmanaged ares where weeds can flourish. Whichever repellent you choose to use, the labels should be checked to make sure they are effective against ticks, as many insect repellents are not. Products containing permethrin seem to be the most effective at tick repellency. Apply the repellent to the horse's mane, tail head, chest and underbelly before riding or turning your horses out on pasture. Don’t mix and match products without checking with your veterinarian first to make sure that they can be used together! Mark your calendar on the day you find any ticks, as knowing the approximate time of exposure may be important in the case that your horse shows signs of illness. As always, if you have questions on tick control or the diseases they can transmit to your horses, talk to your local horse doctor! For more information, visit https://aaep.org/horsehealth/tick-control-horses

A mother is a person who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. Happy Mother's Day!

Merry Christmas from our families to yours! Have a safe and happy holiday

To blanket or not to blanket, that is the question. Follow these tips to help you decide if your horse needs extra insulation during frigid weather.

Wishing your family peace and light this holiday season. Happy Hanukkah!

Don’t forget to sign up for our online meeting next Thursday at 7pm. Remember there is a chance to when gifts cards for attending!

We hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our customer's loyalty and support this year. Wishing you all the best during this holiday season.