Petplan Equine: Vet advice

Petplan Equine veterinary expert, Gil Riley, gives his advice on a number of different situations, from pre-purchase vettings to scoping. 

Performing a lameness workup

Petplan Equine veterinary expert, Gil Riley, explains to process of performing a lameness workup and what to expect as an owner.

 

Purchasing X-Rays

In addition to having a pre-purchase vetting, new owners may choose to have the horse x-rayed too. Petplan Equine veterinary expert, Gil Riley, explains the type of x-rays available and what they can show.

 

Nerve blocking 

Nerve blocks are often used as part of a lameness investigation to help a vet pinpoint the source of pain. Petplan Equine veterinary expert, Gil Riley, explains the various blocks and how they can be used to support veterinary diagnostics.

 

Pre-purchase vettings

Have you ever wondered what a pre-purchase vetting actually includes and what it can tell you about a horse you are considering purchasing? Petplan Equine veterinary expert, Gil Riley, explains the different types of vetting you can choose from and what each of them entails.

 

Scoping

Petplan Equine veterinary expert, Gil Riley, explains the different types of veterinary scopes and how they help us understand our horse's welfare.