Westmorland Veterinary Group

Horse Health Plans

We are currently offering two different preventative healthcare schemes for all our equine clients. Each scheme is tailored to an individual animals circumstances and needs.

The health plans can be started at any time of year and must be paid for by direct debit.

For more information contact either the Kendal or Kirkby Lonsdale practices, or click on this link.

Stable Block
Since July 2007, the Kirkby Lonsdale practice has benefited from an equine stable block, where examinations, xrays, castrations, scanning and even hospitalisation of animals can take place. This facility is also very beneficial for examining farm animals.

Tack Shop
A wide variety of equine equipment from haynets to headcollars are for sale at our tack shop at the Kirkby Lonsdale practice. For more information on what stock is available, dont hesitate to contact us or drop by and have a look!

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Horse Passport Regulation

Tetanus and Flu vaccinations are vital for horses, both are available in separate vaccinations or as a combined vaccine. Please remember to check your vaccination card for the show season.

Spring is the traditional time to worm your horses with a product effective against tapeworm, we keep a stock of horse wormers at competitive prices at both surgeries. We are able to offer worm egg counts and free worming advice.

Autumn is a good time to think about preparing your horse for the winter ahead, if they haven’t been checked recently are his/her teeth OK? Horses may graze happily all summer but struggle with the more fibrous hay over winter if their teeth need rasping.

Ultrasound scanning can be used in horses to detect pregnancy and also can be used to detect tendon injuries. This is a huge advantage as not only can we see the exact site of injury, but also show if it has healed or not. A lot of tendon injuries recur because the horse is worked too soon and the use of the scanner avoids this.