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Welcome To
Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital - Equine
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11308 92nd St SE, Bldg 4, Snohomish, Washington 98290
Phone:
(360) 568-3111
Fax:
(360) 282-4420
We Specialize In
Equine Veterinary Care in Snohomish
Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital offers primary care and 24/7 emergency services for horses, serving as the primary specialty referral center in the region with board-certified internal medicine and surgery specialists. Established by three visionary veterinarians, Pilchuck has become one of the largest multi-species practices in the U.S., providing exceptional equine care since 1963. Located in Snohomish, Pilchuck is committed to offering comprehensive medical care for horses in the Puget Sound region.
*Some veterinarians may be in the process of obtaining equine specialist board certification, but have trained extensively in equine medicine. Please inquire as to your veterinarian’s board certification and if preferred, request assurance that an equine board-certified specialist is managing your animal’s care.
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OUR ACCREDITATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Our Equine Veterinary Services
At Pilchuck we offer 24/7 emergency care for your horse on a primary and referral care level. Our ambulatory clinicians are available to our clients and do their best to accommodate non-clients in the equine community within our call radius. Additionally, we offer a haul-in option to see an ambulatory clinician if you are located outside of our call range and your horse has not been seen by a primary veterinarian. Our ambulatory service also offers emergency care to small ruminants and camelids in a limited capacity. When calling our emergency line, please listen to the options carefully and make sure to leave a name, number, and nature of your emergency.
Our team of equine doctors see referral cases on an emergency basis 24/7. If your veterinarian determines that referral is the adequate course of action, please have them contact our emergency line. Our hospital has video cameras in all ICU stalls, climate controlled indoor stalls with direct oxygen hook up, and isolation stalls. We strive to accommodate all emergency calls but kindly ask clients not to directly haul in without direct verbal communication with our veterinarians first. Adequate communication allows us to provide the most efficient care of your horse.
With the industry wide shortage of equine practitioners, early communication and intervention is the best measure for a less stressful situation.
Types of emergencies that we often encounter are:
- Colic cases that are not improving. Hand-walking and withholding feed is acceptable until further instructions are provided by a veterinarian.
- Lacerations and wounds. Special consideration to wounds over a joint that may lead to infection. Pictures are welcome as injuries may look different after a few hours.
- Lameness that is acute and severe in nature. Video recording and list of medications administered will help a veterinarian guide you.
- Diarrhea, or soft feces progressing to diarrhea, should warrant a call to your vet as horses may become acutely dehydrated and systemically compromised.
- Respiratory diseases that may lead to distress, fevers, or both
- “Choke”, esophageal obstruction. Often associated with coughing and/or feed coming out of nostril. Water and feed should be removed.
- “Dummy foals,” lethargic neonates, foals with diarrhea, or any abnormalities during early stages of life. Foals are particularly susceptible to infections that can be fatal. Early intervention is often warranted.
- Mares that are having difficulty foaling. An emergency that carries a worse prognosis for the foal the longer it takes. It is important to know pregnancy history, due dates, and previous foaling issue.
- Persistent fevers can be associated with lethargy or inappetence. It is prudent to isolate horses with fevers, snotty noses, coughs, or diarrhea until you reach a veterinarian.
We offer comprehensive wellness, preventive, and geriatric care, including routine vaccinations, dental care, fecal tests/deworming, and nutritional assessment. Knowledge is the most important tool to make informed decisions about what's best for your animal. Our field ambulatory veterinarians work with you, whether your animal is an accomplished athlete or longtime companion, to provide individualized care.
Performance issues in equine athletes can often be complex and involve multiple body systems. Whether it is lameness, back pain, muscle conditions such as PSSM, or gastric ulcer disease, Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is equipped with a team of skilled specialists and ambulatory practitioners that provide the most comprehensive care for your horse possible. Our patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that allows consultation between our many specialized departments including surgery and sports medicine, internal medicine, integrative medicine, and our veterinary podiatry department. Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art ultrasound machines, digital radiography, and endoscopy for ambulatory and hospital use. Advanced MRI imaging is available at our referral hospital. We offer a wide array of OrthoBiologics therapies including:
- Prostride
- PRP
- IRAP
- Renovo
- Stem cell therapy
Sports Medicine Services We Offer:
- Ultrasound guided administration techniques for treatment of soft tissue and joint injury
- Lameness evaluation and diagnosis
- Poor performance consultation
- Upper and lower airway endoscopic evaluation
- Podiatry consultation and corrective trimming/shoeing
- Advanced imaging (MRI)
- Ultrasonographic and radiographic imaging
- Consultation with your primary veterinarian
- Rehabilitation recommendations and consultation
- Chiropractic evaluation and adjustment, acupuncture, and mesotherapy
- Shockwave therapy and therapeutic laser
The internal medicine service at Pilchuck is staffed by a board-certified internal medicine specialist and highly trained technical staff. Internal Medicine focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and management of a variety of conditions affecting the body system. At Pilchuck, we are also fortunate to have multiple boarded specialists that can collaborate in providing the highest standard of care for your horse. We are proud to offer services ranging from acute critical care to chronic conditions and performance issues. Offering the flexibility to work in the hospital and ambulatory settings allows us to provide our services to a variety of clients. Conditions seen by our internist include:
- Gastrointestinal: Horses can be commonly affected by gastrointestinal conditions. Whether performance debilitating or causing systemic illness, we are equipped to provide diagnostics. These often include abdominal ultrasound and radiographs, gastroscopy, abdominocentesis, and biopsy procedures.
- Respiratory: Respiratory system can affect both overall health, and lead to poor performance. Screening respiratory disease often includes upper airway endoscopy, thoracic ultrasound and radiographs, lung tissue biopsy, transtracheal washes, and broncho alveolar lavages.
- Muscle Disorders: Horses often suffer from poor performance secondary to muscle disorders. Our diagnostic expertise allows us to provide an accurate diagnosis, recommendations, and long-term prognosis.
- Neurologic: A thorough neurological assessment is the foundation to diagnosing neurological conditions. We also offer cervical radiographs, CSF taps, and myelograms as advanced diagnostic modalities.
- Kidney and Liver: These organs are often assessed via imaging with supportive diagnostics. Biopsies are also performed at our hospital for more involved cases. Assessment of the bladder is commonly performed using a combination of ultrasound and cystoscopy.
- Neonatal Care: One of the most critical services we provide is support for the newborn foal. This is a time of their lives when they are the most fragile and may require the most intensive care. We are proud to set ourselves apart in being able to provide the highest standard of care to the neonate patient.
- Cardiac: Heart issues will affect performance and safety. We work closely with local boarded cardiologists and universities across the country to provide the best options for our equine patients.
- Endocrinology: Many horses suffer from known conditions Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing’s) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. We offer in-house laboratory assays to diagnose these cases as well as the expertise to manage the most complicated cases.
The surgery service at Pilchuck Equine offers both elective and emergency surgical procedures. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive approach to each surgery and we make sure you are part of the conversation regarding your horse’s care.
Our services include minimally invasive arthroscopy, laparoscopy (ovariectomy and cryptorchidectomy), standing orthopedic procedures (condylar fracture repair and pastern arthrodesis), fracture repair, angular limb correction in foals, kissing spine surgery, upper airway surgery, exploratory colic surgery, urogenital surgery, and all general soft tissue surgeries.
Our clinic strives for excellence in equine surgery and we look forward to working with you!
We have offered a wide range of reproductive assistance for mares and stallions since 1996. Our hospital provides effective care and treatment, giving the best chance of conceiving, maintaining a healthy pregnancy, and delivering a healthy foal.
Mare Services
- Breeding Soundness Examinations
- Uterine Diagnostics & Treatment
- Culture, Cytology, Biopsy
- Artificial Insemination - Fresh Cool Shipped
- Artificial Insemination - Frozen
- Embryo Recovery
- Embryo Transfer
- Pregnancy Examinations
- Twin Reduction
- Fetal Sexing
Stallion Services
- Breeding Soundness Examinations
- Phantom Training
- Semen Evaluation
- Frozen and Cooled Shipping
- Test Cool/Test Frozen
- Cryopreservation
- Frozen Semen Storage
Integrative veterinary medicine offers a comprehensive approach incorporating both traditional and alternative practices to provide the best outcome for our patients. By combining various therapeutic modalities, we can provide more personalized and effective treatment plans that promote long-term health and wellness.
We provide comprehensive and reliable in-house testing as a vital component of continuous equine care. Our state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to ensuring that your horse receives the highest quality diagnostic services with rapid and accurate results.
Our Testing Services Include
- Hematology: detailed analysis of blood components to assess overall health and diagnose conditions.
- Blood Gases: measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels to evaluate respiratory function and metabolic status.
- Serum Chemistry: comprehensive profiling of various chemical components in the blood to monitor organ function and detect abnormalities.
- Infectious Disease Control: advanced testing to identify and manage infectious diseases, ensuring your horse stays healthy and protected.
- Cytology: examination of cell samples to diagnose infections, tumors, and other cellular issues.
- Parasitology: identification and quantification of parasites to tailor effective treatment plans.
- Endocrinology: limited but essential hormone testing including ACTH, Insulin, and Progesterone levels to manage endocrine disorders.
Our commitment is to support your horse's health with prompt and precise diagnostic results, ensuring timely and effective treatment decisions. At Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, we're here to help your equine partner thrive.
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