Services

• Hospital
• Field Services
• Emergency
• Rehabilitation

Steps to Take in an Emergency

If your horse is experiencing a health emergency, call us immediately. Our veterinarians are available 24/7 to handle equine emergencies. We are equipped to provide emergency care to your horse either at our state-of-the-art facility or at your horse's location (within our practice range).

If your horse is experiencing an emergency, try to follow the steps below:

• Call Your Veterinarian as Soon as Possible - Provide detailed information about your horse’s condition, including vital signs. Your vet will decide how to proceed based on the information you provide. If your veterinarian determines that your horse requires care on your farm, they will let you know how long it will take for them to reach you.
• Stay Calm - Your horse will react to your emotions. For it to feel calm and reassured, it is essential for you and the people around your horse to also remain calm.
• Keep Everyone Safe - Keep yourself safe at all times. You will not be able to help your horse if you become injured. Move your horse to an area where they are unlikely to cause further harm to themselves.
• Get Help from Others at Your Barn - Delegate responsibilities like holding your horse and grabbing a first aid kit.
• Do Not Administer Drugs - Do not administer any drugs to your horse, including tranquilizers or sedatives, without explicit instructions from your vet.

Signs Your Horse is Colicing

Signs of colic can range from subtle indicators like excessive sweating and producing minimal manure to more dramatic signs such as pawing, rolling and biting at the stomach. All of these can indicate anything from impaction to intestinal twists or displacements.

At Great Lakes Equine we provide non-surgical care for horses suffering from colic. If your horse requires surgical intervention, we will refer you to the nearest surgical specialist for immediate care. Please contact us right away if your horse is showing signs of colic.

More Signs of Colic in Horses

Equine Emergency FAQs

Equine emergency veterinary care involves the treatment of horses in situations that require immediate medical attention or could potentially be life-threatening.

• What injuries are considered an emergency?

  Physical injuries are common in horses. While a range of sports injuries can occur during training, curiosity can also lead to serious injuries, such as deep gashes and lacerations. Physical injuries should always be seen by your veterinarian to prevent the injury from becoming infected or more severe. If your horse has had an accident or is experiencing any of these symptoms, call us right away.

  • Excessive Bleeding
  • Choke
  • Swellings, lacerations, and punctures
  • Eye injuries
  • Acute lameness
  • Sport horse injuries
• What illnesses are considered an emergency?

  Illnesses can strike at any time and our mobile veterinary team is ready to help 24/7. If your horse is experiencing any of the following, call us right away.

  • Colic
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Seizures
  • Problems foaling
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Lethargy or depression
• When is your veterinary clinic open?

  Great Lakes Equine provides 24/7 ambulatory emergency care for horses in Hortonville and across Northeast Wisconsin.

  If your horse is experiencing a health emergency, call us right away. A knowledgeable staff member will take your call and arrange for one of our emergency vets to see your horse either at our state-of-the-art facility or at your horse's location.

  Outside of our regular hours, your call will be answered by our after-hours service and transferred to our on-call veterinarian.

  Regular Office Hours:

  • Monday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Friday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed

• What emergency services do you offer?

  Our mobile units are fully equipped with cutting-edge technology, tools and tests that enable us to deal with a wide range of injuries and illnesses right on your farm.

  We also offer a full range of emergency services at our state-of-the-art equine hospital. Our facility is equipped for us to provide specialized diagnostics, a complete range of surgical services, and hospitalization as needed.

  Our equine vets provide medical treatment for colic, however, we are unable to perform colic surgery. If your horse requires emergency colic surgery, we will refer you to an equine surgeon in the Hortonville area.

• Do I need to take my horse to your clinic?

  While there are some severe cases where we will need to transport your horse to our clinic, typically our veterinarians will travel to you in our fully stocked truck and can diagnose and treat nearly every medical issue right at your farm.