Equine Medical Center of Cleveland

07/10/2025

07/04/2025

Our office will be closed today for July 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday! 🐎

05/26/2025

Our office will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.❤️🤍💙

12/31/2024

Our office will close for the holiday at noon today and reopen Thursday, January 2nd. Have a safe and Happy New Year!

12/29/2024

Confirmed human death from Rabies in Kentucky. Remember to keep vaccinations up to date on all pets and livestock. Rabies has a 100% fatality rate.

12/23/2024

Our office will be closed Monday December 23rd through Wednesday December 25th and will reopen on Thursday December 26th. Have a happy holiday!

11/25/2024

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Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!