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From next Wednesday (27th April) we are pleased to be able to offer K Laser therapy clinics for your pets.
 
Laser therapy provides a non-invasive, pain-free, surgery-free and drug-free treatment that is used to treat a variety of conditions.
 
K Laser therapy is beneficial for pets as below:
Pain management : laser therapy is a non-invasive therapy used instead of or as well as  drug therapy for the treatment of chronic pain. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain
 
Wound healing : laser therapy can significantly reduce healing time, while at the same time improving the quality of tissue (more proliferation of normal cells, less tension and scar formation) traumatic skin injuries and surgical incisions benefit greatly from laser intervention

 

Rehab : bone and muscle injuries and orthopaedic surgeries often require additional rehabilitation solutions. Laser therapy provides a non-invasive treatment for quicker recovery.
The K Lazer clinics are being run by Anicare Laser Solutions with appointments booked by calling us on  01653 618303.
To find out more you can visit Anicare Laser Solution’s website.
Easter is nearly upon us. Our Easter opening hours are listed below.
As usual we will be here for you and your pets 24 hours per day – call 01209 823717.
Alternatively if it is not urgent but you need your pet to see a vet, we do have two short clinics open over the long weekend.
Call us on 01653 618303 if you need to make an appointment.
station house vets easter hours
Last night we had our first equine evening for 3 years. It was so good to be able to get everyone together again and chat about latest treatment options for lameness in horses.
 
Clare & Amelia put on a fantastic presentation about the various options, along with an ultrasound demonstration, ably assisted by model Jack (owned by Ellie Grayson – thanks Ellie & Jack).
Refreshments were provided by Dogh Welburn and were kindly sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim – thanks to Megan & Elspeth.
Thank you also to everyone who came and supported us and got involved. Your donations to our Ukraine appeal also helped us raise a further £180 in our raffle – which will be drawn at the end of April.
 
Anyone wishing to enter the raffle can do so by visiting our Justgiving page : www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stationhousevets
If anyone is interested in proposing subjects for other equine events please email us: rachel@stationhousevets.co.uk

After launching our new logo back in December, we have been moving everything over to the  new look.

This week we’ve updated all our signage to the new logo and look and we are delighted with the outcome.

They are bright, informative and extremely attractive!

We hope you like them too and they help new visitors to the practice find their way easily any time day or night!

Many thanks to Fastsigns York who designed and installed the signs for us, and Superfly Marketing who designed our amazing logo which just looks fantastic on everything we do.

This week is tick prevention week.

What are ticks and why are they important to prevent?
Ticks are external parasites that live by biting and then feeding off of the blood of humans and animals. It is important to prevent tick bites in both humans and your pets as some can carry harmful bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) that can cause Lymes disease and other serious illnesses. Not all ticks carry these harmful bacteria but it is good practice to prevent the occurrence of ticks in the first place – just in case.

Bites from foreign ticks if your pet is taken on holiday can be particularly harmful.

What are the symptoms of Lymes disease?
Lymes disease is a serious bacterial infection that occurs in dogs, cats and humans. Although it is less common in cats.

Symptoms can include:
– Depression– Loss of appetite– Fever– Lameness– Swollen and painful joints– Swollen lymph nodes– Lethargy

Lymes disease can be treated with antibiotics so it is important to seek veterinary care immediately.

When are ticks most prevalent?
Tick infestations usually occur from Spring to early Summer (between March and June) and then again from late Summer throughout Autumn (between August and November)

Where are they found?
The preferred environments for ticks are in grassy and wooded areas right across the UK.

They are very common in areas with high numbers of sheep. Ticks carrying the bacteria that causes Lymes disease are more common in some parts of the UK than others.

How to prevent ticks
Consult your vet to ensure you use the right preventative tick-control product for your pet as they will identify the right product and quantity for your pets weight and age. Products come in oral medications, or topical treatments such as spot-on treatments, sprays or anti-tick collars.

At Station House Vets we recommend Bravecto (tablet or spot on) Nexguard Spectra (tablet) or Seresto (a collar) as tick prevention treatments – most of these products also prevent fleas too.

We are delighted to announce our Station House Vets equine ambassadors for 2022.

Here is an introduction from Grace & Jess. We will be following them throughout 2022 on social media and providing updates as they happen!

Grace Smith is our Young Equine Ambassador

“My name is Grace Smith but known to many as Binky! I am 12 years old and attend Ryedale school and I live on a farm in Nawton.
 
I have been riding since before I could walk! My first pony was Donna who at the age of 30 Is still with us today making us laugh! The pony I have now is Boysie (MOCHACCINO); he is 19 years young – a 14hh dun and white turbo cob!! He is very cheeky at times!
 
I have had Boysie for 4 years now and in those four years we have gone from doing intro dressage to working at elementary tests, we have competed in the British Riding Clubs dressage to music championships placing 2nd last year and the Riding Club Nationals again coming 2nd.
 
Last year we also attended BD Youth camp at Bishop Burton and hope to progress and train towards gaining a place on a BD team.
 
Already in 2022 we have qualified for BD Combined Training Championships and also BD Petplan Area Festivals along with this I would love do some more eventing and perhaps qualify for the 80 championships which are to be held at Bramham.. How exciting would that be!!
 
I am very excited to be the 2022 youth ambassador for Station House vets because I compete and train regularly and will love sharing the ups and downs of mine and Boysies journey with you and your Station House Vets followers!”
Jess Johnson is our Equine Ambassador for 2022
“Hi I’m Jess Johnson, 25 from Terrington. I run my own business in human sports therapy and I live on my family’s farm with my horses.
 
I have been lucky enough to have grown up around horses with my parents having them and I knew it wasn’t just a “phase”. I was addicted to them; I did pony club from a young age and here I found my passion for eventing!
 
At home in the Howardian Hills the hacking is beautiful and I regularly train with Lucinda Atkinson and Nicky Lyons.
 
I evented to 2* last season and hope to do the same and higher this season with my eventers. I compete in BE, FEI and for Malton Riding club, and in the winter I enjoy my trail hunting.
 
I also have a young horse that will start his education this season at local events this season hoping to event him later on.
 
I’m delighted to be part of the Station House Vets Team of equine ambassadors and look forward to sharing our journey with you and your followers.”
We are so happy to have Grace & Jess on board and look forward to following their journeys throughout 2022.  Good luck to you both for the upcoming season.

Registration is now closed as we are up to capacity for the event – but if you wish to be on a waiting list, please continue to register and we will contact you to confirm.

On Thursday 7 April 2022, we are holding ‘An evening with Station House Vets’ presenting and discussing lameness treatment options in horses.

The evening will focus predominantly on stem cell treatment, and will also feature ultrasound and shockwave therapy.

We will be providing a light supper as part of the evening, which is kindly sponsored by Boehringer.

We are asking for a £5 donation on the evening – you will be entered into a raffle which is sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition and all funds raised from the raffle will go to our Ukraine appeal, to help pets in Ukraine.

Starting at 6.30pm for around an hour and a half, we hope you can join us!

Don’t miss out – Book your place now.

Enter your details and dietary requirements by clicking on “Register now” above.

 

 

 

This week is equine flu awareness week.

What is equine flu? 
Equine flu is a highly contagious viral respiratory disease which can spread rapidly among unvaccinated horses.
What are the symptoms of equine flu?
– a high temperature (over 38. 5 degrees C)
– a dry, harsh cough
– a clear, watery nasal discharge
– loss of appetite
– lethargy
How is equine flu spread?
It can be spread through direct contact with another horse, by air and also indirectly via people, equipment, tack etc.
Help protect and prevent is better than cure!
Vaccination is the best thing you can do for your horse and for the equine population in general.
When should I vaccinate?

1st vaccination should be given around 5-6 months old
2nd vaccination to be given around 4-6 weeks later
3rd vaccination to be given 5-6 months later
Booster vaccinations must be given within 365 days of the 1st vaccination to avoid a re-start

What if my horse competes?
If your horse competes you will need to check with the relevant authority as some bodies (FEI, BD, BE, BS) require more regular 6 monthly boosters.

Visit @KeepingHorsesHealthy to find out more
 

#EFAW2022 #equinefluawarenessweek 

🐴 To worm or not to worm? 🐴
 
Let us take the hassle out of worrying about worming. Join our Equine Worm Egg Count Plan today.
 
We are launching our equine worm egg count plans – just in time for the main grazing season : March to October.
 
Why are worm egg counts important?
It is no longer appropriate to just worm horses & ponies on a regular basis without testing.
 
Each time a wormer is used, the surviving worms are resistant to the drug used. The more you use wormers the more chance there is for resistance to develop in the worm population.
 
Worm egg counts are important as they confirm whether a wormer is required or not, depending on the level of the egg burden at the time.
 
When and how often do I need to do worm egg counts?
The optimum time to perform is in the main grazing season between early March and late October.
 
The benefits of being on a worm egg plan:
discounted rates rather than paying for testing and treatment individually
✅ annual one-off charge
✅ regular checks determine if your horse needs treating for worms or not
✅ reminders sent out by us, so you don’t have to remember when your next sample is due
✅ peace of mind you are not under or over worming your horse
✅ do something positive for your horse, your pasture and the planet! 💚
 
Give the team a call now on 01653 618303 to get started on your worm egg count plan and let us take the hassle out of worrying about worming!
 
Visit to find out more – all the questions you’d ask are answered here!
 
Or you can view a full pdf flier on equine worming egg counts :