Scott Dunn's Equine Clinic

04/06/2026

We are seeing a lot of respiratory cases at the moment, please see below:

EQUINE ASTHMA 💨

With Spring in full swing and Summer approaching, it's the time of year again when breathing issues start to rise. The most common breathing problem we diagnose at this time of year is Equine Asthma. Clinical signs may vary dependent on the severity of the disease but may include:

• Coughing (during exercise, at rest, or both)
• Nasal discharge
• Heavy / laboured breathing
• Wheezing
• Unusual fatigue / poor performance
• A 'heave line' along the abdomen

The cause of Equine Asthma is the body mounting a localised inflammatory response in the airways to environmental allergens such as grass and tree pollens - which are usually found in higher quantities in Spring/Summer time.
The allergic reaction leads to narrowing of the airways, mucus secretion, and airway hypersensitivity. Hot and humid weather will often exacerbate the problem.

A diagnosis is often made by the vet by performing a clinical exam by listening to the airways with a stethoscope. If however the diagnosis is uncertain or the response to initial treatment is sub-optimal, endoscopy of the airways would be the next step. This procedure is known as a "tracheal wash", which samples inflammatory material from the trachea. Sometimes a bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is performed at the same time to sample further down within the lungs. Both are tolerated very well and may be performed either at your horse's yard or at our clinic.

Once diagnosed, treatment options vary but include:
• Bronchodilators to open the narrowed airways
• Steroids (either oral or inhaled) to reduce the severity of the inflammation in the airways
• Avoiding turnout during peak pollen times
• Minimising environmental dusts (soaking hay, providing dust free bedding)

If you are concerned about your horses breathing or have any questions regarding Equine Asthma, please contact the clinic.

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04/06/2026

💫REMINDER💫 Routine Dental Clinic Day on the 30th of June!

Spaces are filling up quickly so DON'T MISS OUT!

Take advantage of this special offer by contacting us on 01344 426066.

01/06/2026

Equine Medical Solutions is delighted to celebrate 10 years of delivering world‑class online sarcoid referral services to veterinary practices and horse owners across the globe.

EMS extends a heartfelt thank‑you to all clients and veterinary partners who have referred cases since 2016. Your support has been invaluable in shaping the service into what it is today.

Here’s to the next 10 years of innovation, collaboration, and improving outcomes for horses worldwide.

01/06/2026

*GRAPHIC CONTENT*

💣Sarcoids💣 are the most common skin tumour in horses, with research confirming they are diagnosed in approximately 46% of skin biopsy samples taken.

Although they are rarely cancerous, they are often locally invasive, aggressive in growth and can grow anywhere on the body. This can have a welfare effect on horses, ponies and donkeys due to interference with bodily functions, ulceration and/or infection.
In addition, sarcoids can result in a loss of value if you are selling your horse.

🩺Types of Sarcoids (pictures in order):
• Flat (hairless areas of dry, thickened, hairless skin)
• Nodular (rounded, hairless lumps)
• Fibroblastic (can appear like a wound that doesn’t heal as expected)
• Verucose: (wart like lump)
• Malevolent (can spread along the skin causing a chain of lumps and ulcers)

If you think your horse has Sarcoids or you have any questions, contact us for advice.

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27/05/2026

👁 PERIOCULAR SARCOID CASE 👁 *Photos taken 1 year apart*

Camilla visited a 3yr old pony who presented with a small mass above his left eye. Photos were taken (see first photo) and sent to EMS (Equine Medical Solutions) for assessment, diagnosis, advice and treatment options.

Before treatment had even started, the lesion grew rapidly - developing into a fibroblastic nodule.

Injectable immunocidin was the chosen treatment option. The initial course consisted of 2 injections, 2 weeks apart - under standing sedation. Swelling and discharging tracts (a common side effect) occurred, however this was a positive sign indicating a strong immunological response.

After further consultation with EMS, two additional injections of immunicidin were given into the sarcoid. As you can see from the second photograph, there is complete resolution of the sarcoid.

His owners are continuing to ensure he has good fly preventative care, including wearing a fly mask, and using an effective fly spray.

And, more than one year on - 🎉 there has been no recurrence of sarcoid tissue!🎉

If you have any concerns regarding your horses eyes or you think your horse may have a sarcoid, please message us on Whatsapp or call the clinic -

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25/05/2026

💥LAST SPOTS REMAINING💥Save over £150!

Great for horses/ponies with a suspected or previous history of gastric ulcers.

Call us now to get booked in and avoid missing out on 01344 426066.

22/05/2026

💫SPECIAL DENTAL OFFER LAUNCHING THIS JUNE💫

Routine Dental Clinic Days! Just £95 including a FREE Oroscope examination.

There's only SEVEN slots available, so get in quick to avoid missing out!

If you want to book your horse/pony/donkey onto this, please call the clinic on 01344 426066 to reserve their place!

20/05/2026

⭐Your feedback is important to us⭐

You may have recently received a message from us regarding our short survey (and an opportunity to win a supplement). If you haven't had chance to complete it please see below.

Providing the highest standard of veterinary care, is at the heart of everything we do and we are always looking for ways to improve the services, care and overall experience we offer you.

Please can you help us and spare a few minutes to complete our short survey? Your feedback and answers will help us understand what matters most to you, how well we communicate and your thoughts on the services and care you and your horses/donkeys receive.

WIN! Enter our exciting prize draw! 🐴🌟
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All responses are completely anonymous. As a thank you for your time, you can choose to leave your contact details at the end of the survey to be entered into a prize draw to win a 1.2kg tub of Equine America Corta Vet Flex Powder.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

19/05/2026

Join the Horse Health Programme and start saving money!

For just £17.99 per month (or £16.99 for multi-horses) you can save money on all of these benefits:

- Annual Flu/Tetanus vaccination
- Annual Routine Dental Rasp (with sedation if required)
- Annual Health Check
- 4x faecal worm egg count, with appropriate wormer if needed
- Tapeworm saliva kit
- Worm risk assessment
- Multi horse discount (£1 off per month)

✨Plus 10% discount on all veterinary treatment/medicines (incl visits) AND 20% discount on selected lifetime care medication! ✨

Contact the clinic to join:
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15/05/2026

We are extremely proud to have had our accreditation renewed from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme.

Do you know what this means?

The Practice Standards Scheme provides independent accreditation for veterinary practices that meet rigorous standards in hygiene, emergency cover, equipment, and staff training. This gives you confidence in the quality of your horses' healthcare.

As the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in the UK, the RCVS we ensure animal welfare is always the top priority. Alongside this core regulatory role, they run the Practice Standards Scheme - a voluntary accreditation programme for practices committed to going above and beyond.

Currently, only 65% of UK practices have earned this accreditation.

Practices in the scheme are assessed every four years, and the RCVS use spot-checks in between to make sure they are maintaining their standards. The assessments cover every aspect of animal care, including:

- Hygiene
- 24-hour emergency cover arrangements
- Staff training
- Medical equipment and facilities
- Cost estimation procedures
- Medication compliance

To find out more: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/animal-owners/accredited-practices