Comstock Equine Hospital

04/08/2026

New generic option for horses with Cushing (PPID)
Dechra has released a Zygolide, a generic pergolide tablet in March. Initial feedback is similar to Prascend regarding patient acceptance and any adverse effects (commonly inappetence). Zygolide is available through our office and our online pharmacy Vetsource (https://comstocklargeanimalhospital.securevetsource.com/site/view/site/view/55178_HomeDelivery.pml)

04/08/2026

Getting some goat snuggles in this Tuesday. Assistant Kasey took a little extra time cuddling this cute little guy. He looks pretty content in her lap!

04/05/2026

Hoppy Easter!!

04/05/2026

That’s a wrap on another fantastic Nevada Derby!

04/03/2026

🐣You’re never too old for an Easter Egg Hunt! Clients may even find a fun surprise if we missed any! 🐣

03/31/2026

HORSE OWNER WEBINAR ALERT! 📢

Join us for our upcoming Horse Owner Education Committee webinar! Our topic will be “Oh Sugar! My Horse is Foundering!”

Join AAEP-member veterinarians Drs. Allie Catalino and Chelsea Folmar for an in-depth discussion about the two most common metabolic disturbances in horses: Cushing’s Disease and Insulin Dysregulation. They will take you on a deep dive into diagnosis, treatment and management of these diseases, followed by discussion about laminitis, a common sequela.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event. Register at https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aqk4QqZ8CSEZVzoTjoed1OchP7YIDfrDxmN7sn3bmdtN0eMBkO1X~AhLXYhuX8F4hYAwaFVb5RYYV903KHqLrJKTrAP-zT2spI-fUNInOwEr12A

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

03/30/2026

A one woman pack string!

03/23/2026

Congratulations to BOARD CERTIFIED EQUINE SURGEON Dr. Ratliff!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Dr. Ratliff sat for her boards with American College of Veterinary Surgery in February. We are so proud of her!!

03/21/2026

Beautiful morning for an endurance ride in the high desert! Dr. Lau is vetting the Rides of March hosted by NASTR.

03/17/2026

Washoe County opens new phase of horse business code review with webinar, survey, and focus groups. Click the link in the comments for more information.

03/15/2026