Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services

Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services Developing lifelong partnerships with equines and their owners in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Dr. Hood, Dr. Meg, and Dr. Frederick strive to provide dedicated, quality care to horses in the southwest Ohio, southeast Indiana, and northern Kentucky area.

⭐Gastroscopy at Miamitown Equine has been a great addition to our diagnostic capabilities and for our patients!Why shoul...
06/24/2026

⭐Gastroscopy at Miamitown Equine has been a great addition to our diagnostic capabilities and for our patients!

Why should you get your horse scoped instead of just treating or having them on a daily supplement?
🩺Accurate diagnosis is critical, because treatment is not one-size-fits all! There are different types of ulcers in different areas of the stomach, and they require different treatments.
💸Appropriate treatment can be expensive, and you want to know that it is actually needed, and is the correct medication for that type of ulcer. Don't throw your money away with treatments that won't work for your horse's specific case!
💊Some supplements can help prevent ulcers, but they are not strong enough to heal them. Giving these supplements to an ulcer-y horse leaves your pocketbook a lot lighter, yet your horse still has ulcers!
🐎Have peace of mind knowing that you aren't asking your horse to live and work with this painful condition. Stomach ulcers are a very common source of underlying pain in the horse.

Signs that your horse may have ulcers:
-Irritability, such as ear pinning when grooming or girth tightening
-Kicking out or resistance to go forward under saddle
-Cribbing, weaving, pawing or other stress related habits
-Intermittent colic
-Loss of appetite, changes in body condition
-Poor performance or just "not quite right"

To schedule an appointment, call or text 513-715-2600

🐴✨ Team Tuesday! ✨🐴This week it's one of our assistants turns!Meet Meara!Meara got her first horse at 7 and never looked...
06/23/2026

🐴✨ Team Tuesday! ✨🐴
This week it's one of our assistants turns!
Meet Meara!
Meara got her first horse at 7 and never looked back. After a long run as a 4-H member she spends her time helping others to love horses as much as she does. You can always find her on the trails or in the ring with her favorite ponies. We are excited to have Meara on the team!

🚨 It’s Potomac Horse Fever Season! 🚨We’re entering prime time for Potomac Horse Fever (PHF)—a potentially life-threateni...
06/19/2026

🚨 It’s Potomac Horse Fever Season! 🚨

We’re entering prime time for Potomac Horse Fever (PHF)—a potentially life-threatening disease that peaks during the warm, wet months of July through September.

🐌🦟 PHF is caused by a bacteria carried by aquatic insects like mayflies, caddisflies, and snails. Horses are exposed when they ingest these insects—often from contaminated water.

🧬 Symptoms can include:
-Sudden high fever
-Severe diarrhea
-Lethargy
-Dehydration
-Colic

💉 The PHF vaccine significantly reduces severity and helps protect against the most dangerous outcomes. In high-risk areas (like ours!), we recommend a booster vaccine mid-summer, about 3-4 months after the spring vaccine, to help cover your horse through the most active season.

📅 July is the ideal time to schedule your booster!

📞 Call or text us today to book your PHF booster and help keep your horse protected all summer long. 513-715-2600

Don’t forget the most important part of the farm visit… a full inspection of the vet’s tote for any 'forgotten' treats! ...
06/17/2026

Don’t forget the most important part of the farm visit… a full inspection of the vet’s tote for any 'forgotten' treats! 😆🍪

🐴✨Team Tuesday✨🐴This week we are spotlighting another member of our office team. Meet Faith!Faith has loved horses her w...
06/16/2026

🐴✨Team Tuesday✨🐴
This week we are spotlighting another member of our office team. Meet Faith!
Faith has loved horses her whole life and started riding at 3. She made it her mission to learn anything and everything she could about horses. While she grew up riding and showing gaited horses, as she got older the western/ranch riding have really caught her interest. She enjoys relaxing trail rides and the occasional horse show when she isn’t at home with her husband tending to her plants and dogs. You’ll find her in the office helping keep things running smoothly for the team.

Spring dentals make us happy! 🌸😁⏰If your horse hasn't had a comprehensive dental in the last 12 months, it's time! This ...
06/15/2026

Spring dentals make us happy! 🌸😁

⏰If your horse hasn't had a comprehensive dental in the last 12 months, it's time! This is much more than just "floating teeth" and includes a thorough exam using a bright light, speculum, mirror, and probes to inspect every tooth and surrounding gums. This is also charted in their record so we can track changes over time.

🐴This exam is essential to identify issues that may otherwise go unnoticed. Due to the stoic nature of the equine, they are very good at hiding dental pain and will usually continue to eat even when they have major dental issues. With an annual comprehensive exam and treatment, we can catch minor issues before they become big problems!

HAY! 👋😆Did you know that we offer hay testing? We will core out samples, send them off, and interpret the results for yo...
06/11/2026

HAY! 👋😆
Did you know that we offer hay testing? We will core out samples, send them off, and interpret the results for you! 🌾👩‍🔬
If you have a horse with Insulin Dysregulation or Equine Metabolic Syndrome or other metabolic concern, they should be fed a diet with an NSC (starch + sugar) of less than 15%, and ideally less than 10% to minimize risk of laminitis. Last time we checked, hay didn't come out of the field with a nutritional label so testing is the only sure way to know the nutritional content and NSC of your hay! Sometimes poor quality, stemmy grass hay can actually have higher sugar content than nutrient-rich alfalfa.

📞Call or text the office if you would like to get your hay tested!

Ask the Vet: 👩‍⚕️❓Why do horses get hives, and how do I make them go away?!Hives can be so frustrating for both horse ow...
06/08/2026

Ask the Vet: 👩‍⚕️❓
Why do horses get hives, and how do I make them go away?!
Hives can be so frustrating for both horse owners and veterinarians. To understand how to treat hives, it is important to realize the condition is not a dermatological disease on its own but a skin reaction that is not specifically associated with one single cause- but is a symptom of an underlying issue.
Hives are commonly associated with immune reactions against allergens a horse has inhaled, ingested, had injected, or that have come in contact with the skin.
Some common causes of a hives include:
-Fly or Insect Bite Sensitivity 🦟
-Dust, mold, or bedding allergy
-Sensitivity to a newly introduced topical spray, salve, or shampoo
-Plant sensitivity 🌾
-Food based allergic reaction
Preventing hives starts at identifying and permanently removing or avoiding the trigger. Mild hives aren't usually an immediate critical medical concern, and may resolve on their on in 24-48 hours. It's still a good idea to let your vet know that your horse is experiencing this issue, so they can help guide treatment and identify a potential cause. Severe hives, that are large and encompass the majority of the head, neck and torso may be considered a medical emergency. It is always best to consult with your vet to determine if a visit is needed.

Feeling extra sleepy and like your head is just too heavy to hold up? 😴Don’t worry, Dr. Crawford is here to help with th...
06/04/2026

Feeling extra sleepy and like your head is just too heavy to hold up? 😴

Don’t worry, Dr. Crawford is here to help with the heavy lifting 💪🐴

Don't admit defeat if you have a horse who likes to remove their grazing muzzle! Just up your muzzle game 😉 This is Jigg...
06/01/2026

Don't admit defeat if you have a horse who likes to remove their grazing muzzle! Just up your muzzle game 😉
This is Jiggs, Dr. Hood's Connemara/TB cross mare with Insulin Dysregulation. Without this grazing muzzle, she wouldn't be able to go out on pasture due to risk of laminitis. The key to getting your horse to love wearing their grazing muzzle is to have them wear it every time they go out on pasture. You want them to associate the muzzle with pasture: Muzzle=pasture=happy pony!

Use our vet code MEVSMuzzle on the GreenGuard Grazing Muzzle website for a discount on their fantastic muzzles! https://www.gg-equine.com/?ref=MEVS

Address

10995 State Route 128
Harrison, OH
45002

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15137152600

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