Anoka Equine Veterinary Services

08/24/2026

🍂 **Fall Preventative Care Days are coming!** 🐴

A little planning this fall can help set your horse up for a healthy season ahead.

During Anoka Equine’s Fall Preventative Care Days, our veterinarians will focus appointments within specific geographic areas. Coordinating visits this way helps reduce travel costs, allows us to pass those savings on to you, and brings quality preventative care right to your farm.

Depending on your horse’s individual needs, your visit can include vaccinations, f***l egg counts, Coggins testing, dental care, sheath cleaning, and personalized veterinary recommendations.

We also value the opportunity to see your horse in their home environment. It gives our team another perspective on their management, surroundings, and individual needs while giving you time to ask questions and plan for their continued care.

📅 **Find your area and date on the schedule below.**

Appointments are limited, so we encourage you to call early to reserve your region’s Preventative Care Day.

📞 **763 441 3797**

We look forward to seeing you and your horses this fall! 💙🐴

Region #1: Oak Grove, Andover, Ham lake, East Bethel and Blaine
Thursday September 17th

Region #2: St. Francis, Isanti, Cambridge and Bradford
Tuesday September 22nd

Region #3: Princeton, Crown, Dalbo and Zimmerman
Thursday October 1st

Region #4: Becker, Orrock, Big Lake, Clearwater and Clear Lake
Thursday October 15th

Region #5: Elk River, Otsego, Osseo, Anoka, Dayton, Nowthen and Ramsey
Monday September 14th
Monday October 5th

Region #6: Albertville, St. Michael, Rogers, Hanover, Corcoran and Maple Grove
Friday September 25th

Region #7: Monticello, Buffalo, Maple Lake and Montrose
Thursday October 8th

Region #8: Rockford, Greenfield, Loretto, Delano, Independence, Maple Plain and Medina
Friday October 23rd

07/16/2026

Wildfire Smoke & Your Horse’s Health
With record-setting poor air quality in Minnesota, many horse owners are wondering how wildfire smoke may affect their horses. Just like people, horses can experience respiratory irritation from smoke, and those with heaves (equine asthma) are especially at risk for flare-ups.

Here are a few ways to help protect your horse:
-Keep fresh water available close to where your horse eats. Horses drink most of their water within two hours of eating hay, and staying well hydrated helps keep the airways moist and facilitates clearance of inhaled particulate matter.
-Limit or avoid exercise when the Air Quality Index (AQI) is high or smoke is visible.
-Feed dust-free hay to reduce additional airway irritation. Soaking or steaming hay can help with dust.
-Provide a well-ventilated, shaded environment, whether your horse is housed indoors or outdoors.

If your horse develops a cough, has difficulty breathing, please contact our office at 763-441-3797 to speak with your veterinarian or schedule an examination. Horses with heaves are at greater risk for secondary complications, including bacterial pneumonia.

Stay safe, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns about your horse during periods of poor air quality.

07/15/2026

🐴❤️ **Happy National I Love Horses Day!** ❤️🐴

Today we celebrate the incredible animals that inspire us every day. Horses teach us patience, resilience, trust, and the true meaning of partnership. Whether they're athletes, companions, teachers, or trusted friends, they leave hoofprints on our hearts that last a lifetime.

At Anoka Equine Veterinary Services, we're honored to care for these amazing animals and the people who love them.

Share a photo of the horse that stole your heart in the comments—we'd love to celebrate with you! 🐎💙

07/13/2026

🌞 Help Your Horse Beat the Heat! 🐴

With high temperatures and humidity in the forecast, now is the time to help your horse stay safe and comfortable. The two biggest concerns during extreme heat are dehydration and overheating.

💧 Keep your horse hydrated
• Make sure clean, cool, fresh water is always available and easy to access.
• Adding a small amount of non iodized salt to your horse's grain, as directed by your veterinarian, or using electrolytes when appropriate can encourage drinking.
• If your horse seems reluctant to drink, try flavoring a separate bucket of water with a little applesauce, molasses, or soaked senior feed. Always offer plain fresh water as well.

🌳 Prevent overheating
• Provide plenty of shade and good airflow.
• Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest parts of the day.
• If your horse appears overheated, move them into the shade, use fans if available, and cold hose the horse, especially along the neck, behind the forearms, and in the groin. Continue cooling until your horse's temperature returns to normal.

⚠️ Call your veterinarian immediately if your horse shows:
• Severe lethargy
• Difficulty breathing
• Signs of colic
• A persistently elevated temperature
• No improvement after cooling measures

Most horses handle hot weather well with proper management, but it is always better to be proactive. If you have questions or your horse needs emergency care, we are here to help.

📞 763.441.3797 (After hours, select Extension 1)

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and give your horses an extra check during this heat wave! ❤️

07/06/2026

07/02/2026

In observance of Independence Day, Anoka Equine Veterinary Services will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4 so our team can celebrate the holiday with family and friends.

As always, emergency services will remain available. If you experience an equine emergency, please call our office 763.441.3797 and press EXT 1 to reach the veterinarian on call.

We wish you, your families, and your horses a safe, happy, and healthy Fourth of July! 🎆🐴❤️🤍💙

06/21/2026

Wishing all the amazing fathers a wonderful Father’s Day from Anoka Equine Veterinary Services.

06/04/2026

June is colic Awareness Month!
🐴 Colic Basics: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Colic isn’t a diagnosis—it’s a symptom of abdominal pain in your horse. Because causes can range from mild to severe, it’s important to recognize the signs early and take action.
🔍 Common Signs of Colic:
• Looking at their flank
• Biting or kicking at their belly
• Lying down or rolling
• Little or no manure
• Not eating well
• Increased heart rate
• Tacky or discolored gums
🚶‍♀️ What You Can Do:
Walking your horse may help relieve pain and stimulate gut movement. However, if your horse starts to roll or thrash, move them to an open area and keep yourself safe—injury can happen quickly. Stop walking if your horse worsens or becomes exhausted.
📞 When to Call the Vet:
• You’re unsure how long symptoms have been going on
• The colic appears severe
• Walking isn’t helping
• Vital signs are abnormal
⏳ While Waiting for the Vet:
• Remove feed to prevent further intake
• Take vital signs if you can and share them
• Try to keep your horse standing, while keeping yourself safe
🩺 What to Expect from a Vet Exam:
Your veterinarian will perform a physical exam, likely a re**al exam to assess the GI tract, and may pass a nasogastric (NG) tube to check the stomach and administer fluids. Additional diagnostics or referral to a hospital may be needed depending on severity.
Colic can escalate quickly—trust your instincts and don’t hesitate to call your vet. Early intervention can make all the difference.