Skillman Veterinary Services

08/12/2026

𝗔 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 🧰🩹

Every horse owner should have a well-stocked first-aid kit ready to go, whether you’re at the barn or traveling down the road.

This thorough checklist covers the essentials to keep on hand so you can help stabilize an injury, keep your horse comfortable, and be prepared in a pinch while waiting for your veterinarian.

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08/11/2026

Getting your winter hay supply together? 🌾🐴

Before you buy, consider having that hay tested at Skillman Veterinary Services! Hay testing is an affordable way to make sure you know what’s in your hay and that it’s a good fit for your horse’s nutritional needs.

08/07/2026

EOTRH: A Painful Dental Disease in Older Horses 🦷

Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH) is a progressive, painful dental disease most commonly seen in horses over 15 years of age. It primarily affects the front incisors and canine teeth, causing the tooth roots to break down while abnormal cementum builds up around them.

Horses with EOTRH may show signs such as reluctance to bite carrots or treats, dropping feed, bad breath, swollen gums, loose or fractured teeth, or weight loss. Unfortunately, there is no treatment to stop the disease from progressing.

In advanced cases, extraction of the affected teeth is the most effective way to relieve pain, and most horses experience a significant improvement in comfort and quality of life after recovery. At our clinic, we diagnose and treat EOTRH, including dental radiographs and surgical tooth extractions when indicated.

If your senior horse is showing signs of dental discomfort, contact Skillman Veterinary Services to schedule an evaluation.

08/05/2026

Product Recall Notice

The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of select lots of Adequan Canine and Adequan Equine after visible glass fiber material was found during quality testing.

The affected lots are:

🐶Adequan® Canine
* Lot 3369 (Expires 10/31/2026)
* Lot 25011 (Expires 12/31/2027)

🐴 Adequan® i.m. (Equine)
* Lot 24416 (Expires 11/30/2027)
* Lot 25265P (Expires 03/31/2027)

If your dog or horse has recently received Adequan, check the lot number and follow the FDA’s guidance if your product is affected.

Read the full FDA recall here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/american-regent-inc-animal-health-issues-nationwide-recall-two-lots-adequanr-canine-and-two-lots

08/03/2026

Haul to the clinic and save! 💸✨

Enjoy our state-of-the-art facility and ditch the farm call cost. Save
$85-$300 on your next vet bill by scheduling an in-clinic appointment.

Visit here to schedule: https://skillmanvet.com/

08/01/2026

Our July Newsletter is here! 🐴☀️

This month's issue is packed with helpful equine health tips, including EOTRH treatment options, Phovia Light Therapy, stocking your first aid kit, SI joint pain, fly season management, hay testing and more! Click to read the full newsletter and stay up to date with the latest from Skillman Veterinary Services.

📩 https://mailchi.mp/d47258020a4d/newsletter_skillman_vet-18258276

07/31/2026

August Weekend Emergency Schedule 🏥

Reminder - Emergency services are available to horses that are current SVS clients and have had a non-emergency visit within the last 12 months.

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07/28/2026

Smile check! 🦷😬 Here’s 5 signs that your horse may need dental work:

• Dropping feed while eating
• Weight loss or difficulty maintaining condition
• Resistance to the bit or head tossing
• Bad breath or excessive drooling
• Undigested feed in the manure

Many dental problems develop slowly and can go unnoticed until they affect your horse’s health and performance.

We recommend scheduling a dental examination annually to help keep your horse comfortable, eating efficiently and performing at its best.

07/28/2026

Do you know your horse’s baseline? 🤔

Knowing what’s normal for your horse’s vital signs is one of the best tools you have for spotting early signs of distress or illness!

Practicing taking your horse’s TPR (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration) regularly helps you know their personal baseline so you can quickly spot when something is off. If your horse seems unusually dull or anxious and their numbers fall outside these typical ranges, it’s time to call your equine veterinarian:

🌡️ Temperature: 99.0°F – 101.5°F
❤️ Heart Rate: 28 – 40 beats/min
😮‍💨 Respiration Rate: 12 – 16 breaths/min

Note: Hot weather and high humidity can cause minor shifts in these numbers. Chat with your veterinarian about what’s normal for your specific horse and environmental conditions, and ask them to double-check your technique at your next visit!

💡 Special thanks to the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee for sharing these essential health guidelines.

07/27/2026