Eagle Fern Equine Hospital

06/02/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day!!!

We're wishing all of the moms out there a beautiful and heartwarming Mother's Day, and a special shout-out to the AAEP members who juggle the demands of motherhood with their dedication to equine health. You truly inspire us! 💕💐

04/25/2026

Celebrating World Veterinary Day we want to take a moment to thank all vets for the incredible work they do every day. Thank you for your compassion and care!

04/17/2026

The Eagle Fern Equine team will be attending a family event this weekend. Our clinic will be closed on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Thank you for your understanding—we look forward to serving you again soon!

During this time, emergency coverage will be provided by the following practices:
If you have an Equine/Horse Emergency, we will be referring the calls to:
• Columbia Equine Hospital (503) 663-1515
• Oregon State University (541) 737-2858

If you have a large animal emergency (cows, sheep, goat, llama, alpaca or):
• Northwest Mobile Vet Dr. Blake Miller (503)765-6702
• Oregon State University (541) 737-2858

If you do not have an emergency but would like to contact us, please feel free to email us [email protected] or leave us a message in our answering machine and we will get back to you as soon as we get back in.

Once again thank you for your support and we hope you have a safe and happy weekend with your loved ones.

04/05/2026

The wish you and your family a joyous Easter! 🐰

We'd also like to thank the equine veterinarians, technicians and support staff who have given up their time today with family to assist equines in need! Thank you for your dedication to the welfare of the horse!

03/21/2026

Shedding season is right around the corner! 🌸

However, you notice that your equine friend is clinging to their winter coat longer than they should, it might be time to give your veterinarian a call — especially if your animal is 15+.

A long haircoat that fails to shed according to normal seasonal patterns is the most classic sign of Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s disease. This disorder of the pituitary gland results in hormonal imbalances and is one of the most common diseases of middle-aged and geriatric equines.

Early diagnosis and treatment are key to helping animals with PPID live long, happy lives. Without treatment, symptoms tend to worsen over time, and many equines are euthanized as a consequence of laminitis, recurrent foot abscesses or complications related to bacterial infections.

It is also important to note that donkeys and mules tend to shed later than horses, so keep this in mind before getting too worried about other underlying causes. As always, if you have concerns about if your equine companion is shedding appropriately, contact your veterinarian.

03/20/2026

Happy Spring!!!! thank you Streicher family for sharing pictures of “Rosie” and her friends!!!

03/08/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible women in our life and team, their strength, love, and inspiration. They are the key to our day-to-day life. Thank you for your power, resilience, and unique, contributions to the world. 🐴🌺🌻

03/08/2026

03/03/2026

While we are all looking forward to warm spring days and lush green pasture, the transition from winter hay to spring grass should be planned carefully to mitigate any health risks to your equine. Just because your equine friend is not obese or suffering from a nutritionally related disease, doesn’t mean you should just forget about hay entirely and let your horse eat their fill of spring grass.

Feeding high-quality hay is a good way to satisfy a horse’s urge to chew when they can’t graze and provide essential nutrients at the same time. A mature horse will eat 2-2.5% of its body weight per day; roughage should contribute to at least half of this percentage, but most agree forage should be a minimum of 75% of the horse's diet. Please remember that horses are individuals, so a horse's total nutritive requirements will ultimately depend on their age, stage of development, metabolism and workload.

Take-home message: Before making any changes to your equine companion's diet this spring, consult your veterinarian to determine their current weight/body condition score and to formulate a balanced and nutritious ration that meets your horse’s specific needs!