Services

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology description coming soon...

Chiropractic

 Equine chiropractic is a manual form of veterinary care that centers on diagnosing, treating, and managing horses' musculoskeletal systems.  Chiropractic services focus on preserving and healing the neuromuscular and skeletal systems to allow horses to perform their best.  A series of physical manipulations are performed on your horse to help restore normal joint movement and function.

Foundation Equine offers individual sessions or treatment packages which can be purchased at a discounted price.  There is an initial chiropractic examination performed in which the Veterinarian assesses the overall status of your horse and then puts together a treatment plan.

Laser

Foundation Equine Wellness and Performance is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art equipment and therapies to our patients.  High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) produces deep penetrating light energy that is applied to tendon or ligament injuries without the risk of damaging superficial tissues. The wavelength of the laser is optimized for specific tissue types to be treated, while also being minimally absorbed by water, melanin, and hemoglobin. This results in dilation of local vessels and the creation of new vessels, increased availability of growth factors and oxygen, and increased energy production of cells. Furthermore, this laser can recruit and direct certain stem cells to orchestrate healing, which is especially important in chronic injury and the reduction of scar tissue. The laser can be used to treat acute injuries, manage chronic conditions, speed wound healing, reduce scar and adhesion formation, and reduce pain.  For more information on laser therapy, please visit this link.

Photobiomodulation Laser Therapy | Companion Animal Health

Allergy testing / Hyposesitization

Allergic conditions are common in the horse and can manifest themselves as:

• Heaves (COPD)
• Hives (urticaria)
• Dermatitis (especially of the mane and tail)
• Head shaking
• Upper respiratory inflammation (coughing, respiratory noises)

If these conditions are mild and/or seasonal with a short duration each year, it is best to control them with management changes and, if necessary, medications. If the problem becomes severe enough, or the duration is such that it occurs for a longer period each year, it might be time to have your horse tested for allergies.

There are currently two options for allergy testing – serum testing (SPOT or PAX testing) and intradermal testing.  Serum testing is easy (simple blood draw), accurate, and gives an in-depth analysis of what your horse is allergic to.  This testing also allows for the creation of personalized “allergy shots” (immunotherapy), which is used to desensitize your horse over time to the allergens he/she is allergic to.  It also provides information so that you might be able to remove items from your horse’s diet or environment.  For more information, please visit VET - Horse allergy diagnosis - Nextmune 

 The other method of allergy testing is skin testing.  In order to perform this gold standard test, a 10×12-inch area on the side of the neck is clipped and cleaned. Very small needles are used to inject a tiny amount of allergen (the agent that causes the allergic reaction).  Testing occurs with approximately 60 allergens that are geared toward our geographic location. The skin is monitored for reactions at 30 minutes and 4 hours after the test has begun. Once it is determined what your horse is allergic to, a hyposensitization serum is produced and the desensitization process is begun. In many cases, skin testing and hyposensitization can really help with chronic allergic conditions in the horse.

Dentistry

Every horse needs floating, or removal of sharp points, about once a year. Equally as important is the accompanying full oral exam. The mouth is checked for abnormalities of bite, broken, damaged or diseased teeth, conformational or wear problems, tartar buildup, or gum disease.

Endoscopy

Utilizes a fiber optic device for evaluating the upper airway of the horse, including the larynx, sinuses and guttural pouches. The trachea and upper esophagus can also be examined with this flexible device. Useful in prepurchase examinations, pneumonia, or reactive airway disease.

Gastroscopy

The examination of the upper digestive tract using a special endoscope. This exam will help diagnose such problems as ulcers, choke and eating problems.

Radiography

Uses x-rays to visualize bone for abnormalities including arthritic changes, fractures, OCD, bone cysts and bone infection. Our unit is capable of providing digital images within seconds. Images are viewed on a special high definition computer screen and can be magnified, lightened and darkened, to better see subtle changes often not apparent on conventional radiogaphs.

Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative therapies for the treatment of joint disease and soft tissues injuries are available to our patients that may require healing treatments. Our equine veterinarians use stem cells, IRAP, and PRP, RenoVo^®, and Pro-Stride^® to stimulate and work with the immune system to promote healing.

Shock Wave Therapy

Employs pressure waves to decrease recovery times for certain injuries to soft-tissue structures (tendons, ligaments) and bones. We use a machine that produces focused waves and the depth of penetration and force can be modified to suit the structure being treated.