Outstanding Loxwood horse vets
Trusted and local vets for horses in Loxwood, Alfold, Ifold, Plaistow, and nearby areas
Are you looking for the highest level of care for your horse at your facility? Look no further than Surrey Hills Equine. Our equine vets bring the latest technology to you to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment for your horse in the comfort of their own environment.
Our services go beyond the routine check-ups. We specialise in lameness diagnosis, pre-purchase exams and investigating poor performance. We also offer mobile gastroscopies and advanced equine dental care to address common issues, such as sharp edges and overgrowths, to help keep your horse healthy.
Independent horse vet practice near you
As an independent horse veterinary practice, we pride ourselves on building strong personal relationships with our clients, enabling us to offer bespoke care for every horse. We are transparent with our services and provide flexible options, including no-visit fees and discounts with our Equine Health Plans.
Our 24-hour emergency service is always available for unexpected situations, ensuring you have complete peace of mind.
To learn more or discuss our Equine Health Plans, please call us now at 01306 249944.
Alfold equine dentists: We can care for your horse's teeth
Are you seeking comprehensive dental care for your horse without the inconvenience of transport? Surrey Hills Equine comes to you. We prioritise your horse's comfort so that you and your horse feel relaxed throughout the visit. We can use light sedation if needed to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
Our mobile horse dentist service includes comprehensive oral exams, where we address common issues such as sharp edges, overgrowths, and dental imbalances.
We can diagnose and manage problems like food packing and spacing, and perform extractions of diseased or wolf teeth when necessary to improve your horse's overall health and wellbeing.
We have excellent reviews online. One client commented:
Corrado from Surrey Hills carried out a 5-stage vetting and x-rays. The team managed to book me on very short notice, and the service was fantastic. Corrado was very thorough and kept me informed throughout the process. I felt reassured and extremely happy that I went through Surrey Hill. I would recommend it.
Thorough 5-stage horse vettings in Loxwood, RH14
A pre-purchase veterinary examination is an essential part of the process before you buy. This thorough examination gives you vital information on the horse's health and suitability and is also required for insurance.
Our experienced vets start with a full static examination, checking vital signs, heart, lungs, eyes, teeth and limbs while the horse is standing. We then move on to a dynamic examination, evaluating the horse's movement and flexibility at a walk and trot, with and without joint flexion, to identify any lameness or stiffness.
Next, the horse will be exercised, typically ridden, to assess its respiratory and cardiac health during exercise, revealing any underlying issues that may not be apparent at rest.
After a short rest period, we review all paperwork, do a final check for new abnormalities and take a blood sample for a transparent drug test.
Our horse vets can also take X-rays at this stage if needed. The examination finishes with a final trot to check for any post-exercise changes. This thorough process helps you make an informed decision and reduces the risks of your purchase.
Do you need a Loxwood emergency horse vet?
When a horse has an emergency, we are on call 24/7. Equine emergencies are unpredictable, which is why our experienced vets are always available. We bring our mobile diagnostic equipment to your location, so your horse receives immediate expert care, day or night. We know in an emergency, every second counts.
Our 24/7 mobile service is designed to get specialist care to your horse when they need it most. You can rely on us for prompt and professional horse emergency care, available 24/7, no matter what time of day or night.
I was so very worried that my beautiful boy needed surgery but after several visits, Corrado was able to bring him back to full health
Call our Loxwood mobile equine vets for all horse care
Contact our equine veterinary hospital for further help or information. Please call 01306 249944 or email info@surreyhillsequine.com.
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Veterinary practice Loxwood with a team of mobile equine vets covering Alfold, Ifold, Plaistow and the following local areas :-
- Ifold
- Alfold Bars
- Alfold
- Plaistow
- Alfold Crossways
- Bucks Green
- Rudgwick
- Kirdford
- Wisborough Green
- Dunsfold
- Cox Green
- Five Oaks
- Ellens Green
- Cranleigh
- Slinfold
Other Equine Services in Surrey
Our horse vets can provide a complete range of services, including:
Lameness and poor performance
Lameness issues can inflict pain on your horse and cause concern and disruption for you as an owner. Our goal is to identify the cause of the problem and recommend suitable treatment to get your horse back to normal as quickly as possible.
The lameness investigation may involve various procedures, including the examination of your horse's conformation, movement, stride, and limb placement, flexion tests, palpation of the limbs and muscles, examination at walk and trot in hand and on the lunge, ridden examination, nerve or joint blocks, and X-ray or ultrasound.
Gastroscopy
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is increasingly acknowledged as a common culprit behind various clinical signs, including poor performance, behavioural changes, reduced appetite, lacklustre coat condition, and discomfort during girthing.
All horses face the risk of developing ulcers, with contributing factors such as a high-carbohydrate diet, intense training or competition schedules, and stressors like illness or changes in routine, such as box rest.
Using a gastroscope, we can visually inspect the horse's esophagus, stomach and proximal duodenum to confirm the presence of ulcers. Since ulcer treatment can be costly, a thorough stomach examination through gastroscopy is recommended before initiating any treatment.
Mobile diagnostic imaging
Surrey Hills Equine employs cutting-edge portable wireless diagnostic imaging tools, including Digital X-ray systems, Ultrasound Scanners, and Video Endoscopy, delivered directly to clients' premises. This innovative approach allows us to provide the convenience of on-site examinations, eliminating the need to transport horses.
Our horse vets may recommend additional diagnostic imaging, whether it is for lameness investigations, pre-purchase examinations (vetting), dental or head-related concerns, or assessments of upper airways for respiratory conditions or Strangles cases.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a valuable tool for assessing the respiratory tract, especially in horses facing respiratory issues or exhibiting poor performance.
The procedure involves passing a flexible camera, known as an endoscope, through your horse's nostril, pharynx, larynx, and down the trachea, with the option to examine the guttural pouches.