Caledon Equine Hospital

15343 Hurontario St, Caledon, ON L7C 2E3 phone: 905.838.0038 fax:905.838.0033

Caledon Equine Hospital
15343 Hurontario St
Caledon, ON L7C 2E3
ph: 905.838.0038
fax: 905.838.0033
admin@caledonequine.com

Diagnostic Services

Diagnostic Services Include:

Endoscopy
Ophthalmic Services
Lameness Exams
Pre-purchase Examinations
Ultrasound
Radiographs

Stomach Scoping
Equine gastric ulcers affect up to 90 percent of reacehorses and 60 percent of performance or show horses. Clues that your horse may have ulcers include recurrent colic, poor or inconsistent appetite, weight loss, dullness, attitude change, poor performance and rough hair coat. We have found ulcers in foals and retirees, high-level performance horses and backyard horses. Scoping your horse is the only definitive way of diagnosing ulcers. With our videoscope you can watch as we scope your horse's stomach looking for ulcers.
Endoscopy:
A minimally invasive medical procedure that allows veterinarians to examine nasal passages, pharynx & larynx, trachea, esophagus, stomach and other areas of the body. Endoscopy allows us to see abnormalities (disease, dysfunction, masses) associated with these areas.

Race/performance horses are more susceptible to problems in the respiratory tract. These problems can lead to partial obstruction of the airway causing decreased airflow, noise and poor performance. Most of these irregularities can be fixed surgically.
Radiographs
Radiographs are one of the most commonly used diagnostic tools in veterinary practice. A large amount of information is provided to the veterinarian non-invasively. Radiography does not alter the disease process or cause discomfort to the animal. Although radiography is painless, sedation is often required in order to reduce anxiety associated with the procedure.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is an imaging technique used to investigate soft tissues such as muscles, tendons and internal organs. Ultrasound can also be useful in assessing bone and joints and has been used in diagnosing certain pelvic fractures where radiographs are not diagnostic. Ultrasonography is also useful in imaging the abdomen and defining the cause of colic in some instances.
Lameness Exams
Lameness examinations start with a physical examination of the horse. Medical history and training regimes are also examined, which may give important clues to the lameness, its onset and interim management. Lameness examinations incorporate palpation, gait analysis on different surfaces, flexion tests, as well as joint and nerve blocks to aid in localizing the horses discomfort. Radiology and ultrasonography may be performed to further localize the pain.
Pre-Purchase Exams
Pre-purchase examinations are often requested by the buyer due to the financial and emotional investments of purchasing a horse. The objective of the pre-purchase examination is to reduce the buyer's risks in relationship to the general health and soundness of the horse for sale. This examination is not meant to guarantee soundness, but rather to find any pre-existing condition or identify potential problems that may arise. Pre-purchase examinations are tailored to each individual buyer or horse. They consist of, at minimum, full physical examination and lameness examination and can progress to more detailed neurological evaluation, ultrasonography, radiography, drug screen, blood testing and endoscopic evaluation.