Stillwater Equine Clinic - Ann Bower

Chiropractic adjustment offers tremendous potential in animal health care. The practice does not encompass the entire study of health and disease, but it does offer alternative and additional explanations for ailments as well as a complementary therapy. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship of the structure (primarily the spine) to the nervous system and how that relationship interacts in the complete picture of body bio-mechanics and movement.If you would like to set up an appointment for a chiropractic adjustment for your horse contact our office at 651-770-6167.

A full evaluation of your horse's teeth should be done yearly, though in some cases more frequent examinations are necessary. Sharp points occur in most horses over time due to uneven grinding and wear on the horse's molars. Floating (filing or rasping the teeth) removes sharp enamel points that cause considerable discomfort to the cheeks, gums and tongue.

Early diagnosis and treatment is key to treating any disease. At Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic we take pride in the multiple modes of diagnostic imaging we can provide. Our capabilities include endoscopy, gastroscopy, digital radiography, and digital utrasonography with color-flow Doppler. Our digital equipment allows us to forward images electronically to referral doctors for updates and specialists for timely second opinions.

General medicine includes everything from annual physical examinations, routine vaccinations, dental exams, fecal exams, and routine de-worming programs. Talk to your Stillwater Equine veterinarian today to help you determine the ideal vaccine and de-worming program for your horse, herd, or barn. Nutrition is another crucial aspect of preventative health care and encompasses balancing your horse's dietary needs for roughage and concentrates. No matter what life stage or activity level, your Stillwater Equine veterinarian is happy to refer you to the right feeding program.

Soundness evaluations come in many shapes and sizes. Sometimes it is just a checkup before a show and at other times the horse has a specific lameness to be addressed. There is a process not only to identifying a lameness but to isolating a region in the limb responsible for that lameness. Initially a passive exam for any abnormal swellings or thickening is completed, followed by observation at the walk and often the trot. This may help to identify the limb or limbs of interest to which a hoof tester is then applied to ascertain if the foot is involved.