Your horse's health is our #1 priority.

Wellness Programs 
These comprehensive packages offer convenience at an affordable price.  Click Here to learn more!

Additional Services:

Preventative Care

Professional Services

Diagnostic Tools

Emergency Services

We hope to never see your horse in an emergency situation and therefore we emphasize the following preventative care:

Physical Exams

A yearly physical exam is important for your horse's overall health and well-being.  During an exam, the doctor can detect any abnormalities that could potentially lead to future health problems.  Each exam includes an evaluation of the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract, a body temperature reading, and an ophthalmic exam.   At this time the doctor will assess your horse's overall body condition and general appearance.  This is also an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have in addition to getting nutritional counseling and healthcare recommendations from the doctor.

Vaccinations  

Immunizations are one of the few things that can easily and effectively protect your horse from the ravages of disease.  Relatively inexpensive, vaccines prevent diseases that cost significantly more to treat and those which have a high mortality rate.  Listed below are the vaccinations that we recommend.  We are more than happy to help you design a vaccine program tailored specifically to your horse and their lifestyle. 

• Influenza                                       

• Rhinopneumonitis

• Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis

• Tetanus Toxoid

• West Nile Virus

• Strangles (Intranasal)

• Rabies

• Potomac Horse Fever

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AAEP Vaccine Guidelines

Deworming is very important to the health of your horse.  Internal parasites are silent killers that can cause extensive internal damage; you may not even realize your horse is heavily infected.  At the very least, parasites can lower resistance, rob your horse of valuable nutrients and cause gastrointestinal irritation and unthriftiness.  At their worst, they can lead to colic, intestinal rupture and death.

An effective deworming program won’t necessarily get rid of all worms, but will keep the population in check, prevent illness in your horse, and keep pasture contamination down.  Your horse should be on a regular deworming program tailored to fit your horse’s environment to prevent future illness. For examples of deworming chemicals and how to use them, check out our deworming newsletter for more information.

Tacoma Equine Hospital is also proud to offer deworming packages.  Choose from four different plans, depending on your horse's situation and the veterinarian's recommendations.  You will receive a schedule and the appropriate dewormers labeled with your horse's name and the month at which it is to be given.  To view the available programs, see below.  For more information on which program is right for your horse, call the office at 253-535-6999, for a phone consultation or to schedule an appointment.

Economy Deworming Package
 
Deluxe Deworming Package
 

Dentistry

Developments in dentistry have led to the use of the "Power Float", a motorized hand drill that has been adapted for teeth floating by positioning a circular spinning carbide blade at the end of a long shaft.  The use of the "Power Float" has increased the benefits of equine dentistry by allowing for more precise and effective removal of sharp enamel points and correction of dental abnormalities.  Proper dental care can help prevent numerous health issues including colic in addition to increasing your horse’s utilization of feed and overall health.  Conveniently, a dental can be done wherever your horse is located, as long as there is electricity close to a dark covered area, such as a stall or shelter.

        Some signs that your horse needs dental care are:

• Weight Loss

• Trouble Chewing

• Losing food out of the mouth

• Poor coat condition
   

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Please refer to our newsletter on Dentistry for more information about the anatomy of the teeth in addition to the process of floating and its benefits.