McKey Equine Hospital

10/08/2025

Great information. Observing this every day.

10/06/2025

Fall is coming. Oak leaves, persimmons. Be observant about your pasture

If your horse eats dropped leaves from some types of maple trees, fast action will be required to save his life. Click the link in the comments to learn more.

09/11/2025

Whew what a day. Research mode overload.

Studied Lymes disease for a study we are starting. Lymes is a tick transmitted disease. The tick is getting closer to Oklahoma each year. Coming from the east and north east. Symptoms are very similar to human Lymes symptoms. Proud to be part of the team helping bring an effective vaccine.

If you have foals then I have free vaccine and will add Flu rhino eastern and western (5 way) vaccine for free. Nice health check up as well. Call 9187736460. Need information to submit to USDA.

Also still working on “Easy Keeper” horses for insulin resistance. Great health check up and awesome source of bloodwork. Rules out Cushings disease. Great program. Call for more information if your horse is overweight.

Seeing great cases every day. Lameness, Dental, Chiropractic, Podiatry.

Watch out for Westnile. Birds are coming from up north.

Have a great day!

09/08/2025

Challenging cases but we work hard to save as many as we can.

As we approach the start of fall and the temperatures start to drop, here is some important information to know regarding fall laminitis.

Fall laminitis refers to cases of laminitis or founder that occur in the autumnal months. Although laminitis can happen in any season, anecdotally there seems to be an uptick in the number of cases in the fall.

Why could this be?

• As the days get shorter and colder, grasses have been shown to respond to this stress with higher sugar concentrations. Diets with higher simple sugar concentrations may increase the risk of laminitis.

• Decreases in exercise may cause increases in body condition. Fat or obese horses are at risk of developing laminitis.

• Horses naturally have increased levels of certain hormones in the fall. If you have a horse with PPID (previously referred to as equine Cushing’s), the increase in their cortisol levels could put them at risk for laminitis.

If you have questions concerning fall laminitis or are concerned that your equine companion may be at an increased risk, contact your equine veterinarian so that they can properly evaluate your unique situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

09/08/2025

Trying to help the young horse veterinarians. I love being a part of the teaching process.

"Pathways to Success" Career Symposium

Date:
Saturday October 11, 2025

Location:
Heritage Place
2829 S MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73128

Registration Details:
Registration is open on the V.E.T. website!
https://vets4students.org/pathways-to-success-career-symposium/
1. Go to V.E.T. website and log into your free membership account.
(If you do not have a membership account please create one.)
2. Click on the events page.
3. Choose "Pathways to Success" Career Symposium.
4. You'll find all the information about the event on this page as well as 2 links to register. 1 link at the top of the page and 1 link at the bottom of the page (Register for Symposium).
5. When you register for the symposium make sure you register under the correct category: veterinary student, veterinary clinic, or industry sponsor (industry sponsor is for animal health companies).

RSVP Deadlines:
To have your information in printed marketing material for the day's event please register by 9/24/25!

Registration will officially close on 10/6/25.

Days Itinerary:
8:00am to 9:00am - Check In and Set Up (All Attendees)
9:00am to 9:30am - Opening Announcements from V.E.T. Board Members
9:30am to 1:00pm - Outreach Session / Tradeshow Exhibit
1:00pm to 2:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm to 3:00pm - "Mentorship Mechanics" - Rosslyn Biggs, DVM
3:00pm to 4:00pm - "Keynote Speaker 2" - Bo Brock, DVM, DAVBP-Equine
4:00pm to 4:30pm - Closing Announcements from V.E.T. Board Members

Have questions?
Contact Laurel Klotz at (805) 234-2243 or email us at vets4studentsnetwork@gmail.com 🙂

08/29/2025

Good fall list. Especially talk about winter nutrition.

Fall is just around the corner, which means it's time for a FALL-CHECKLIST! 🍂🍁

As the cooler weather moves in, now is the time to crack down on housing, nutrition, and preventative health strategies suitable for the arrival of winter.

Check out this list of essential items on the horse owner's fall to-do list, but there is much more that needs to be done—like having your horse's blankets repaired and waterproofed, securing and storing hay properly, assessing your shelters for safety and soundness, etc.

Note that your equine veterinarian is one of your greatest allies this season, so be sure to consult them and discuss vaccination and deworming protocols appropriate for your horse’s situation. This is also a great opportunity to chat about recommended changes in nutrition and exercise programs as well!

07/05/2025

Very common syndrome. Large complex issues arise from hock degenerative disease. Back issues most commonly start here.

Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.

01/23/2025

We have a new program for the “Easy Keeper “ over weight horse. Body condition score of 7 or greater. It includes very detailed bloodwork to help diagnose Cushing’s or Insulin deficiency or Thyroidism. Lameness exam and radiographs are included. Everything is free. Call for more information or to schedule a screening exam to see if your horse qualifies. 918-773-6460

10/21/2024

Fall laminitis refers to cases of laminitis or founder that occur in the autumnal months. Although laminitis can happen in any season, anecdotally there seems to be an uptick in the number of cases in the fall.

Why could this be?

• As the days get shorter and colder, grasses have been shown to respond to this stress with higher sugar concentrations. Diets with higher simple sugar concentrations may increase the risk of laminitis.

• Decreases in exercise may cause increases in body condition. Fat or obese horses are at risk of developing laminitis.

• Horses naturally have increased levels of certain hormones in the fall. If you have a horse with PPID (previously referred to as equine Cushing’s), the increase in their cortisol levels could put them at risk for laminitis.

If you have questions concerning fall laminitis or are concerned that your horse may be at an increased risk, contact your equine veterinarian so that they can properly evaluate your horse's unique situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

10/06/2024

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10/01/2024

Woody Click. Brian Klatt. Our farriers discuss mechanics and leverages everyday. Radiographs are the only way to be sure that your horse is being shod to its optimal.

09/26/2024

I recommend a good vaccine program. Had a big run of Westnile cases this week. I can help tailor a program for you.

FALL IS OFFICIALLY HERE! HAS YOUR HORSE RECEIVED THIER FALL SHOTS YET? 🍂🍁

As a horse owner, the good thing about the colder season is knowing you won't have to deal with as many insect-related issues compared to the spring and summer months. The cold weather, however, brings different challenges to your horse’s health such as respiratory viruses — which is why fall vaccines/boosters usually include inoculations against influenza and the respiratory form of herpesvirus (rhinopneumonitis).

If your horse has yet to receive their fall vaccinations this year, contact your veterinarian today and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your animal. Based on their situation, your horse may need additional specific risk-based vaccinations. Your horse doctor will be able to provide accurate information on what products to use and why.

If you are interested in learning more about horse immunization, the AAEP's Vaccination Guidelines are available on our website at: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines