Traveling With Your Horse? Understanding Coggins Tests and Health Certificates
Planning a trip with your horse? Depending on where you’re headed, you may need a Coggins test, a health certificate, or both. Learn the difference, when each is required, and how Jackpot Veterinary Center can help get your horse ready to travel.
Preparing Your Horse for Surgery: What Horse Owners Should Know
Your horse is scheduled for surgery. Now what? Learn what to expect before arrival, why fasting and tetanus protection matter, and how to start preparing for your horse’s recovery at home.
What To Do If Your Horse Steps on a Nail (Street Nail Emergency Guide)
A nail in your horse’s hoof—often called a “street nail”—is a true emergency. Learn exactly what to do, why you should never remove the nail, and how fast veterinary care can protect your horse from serious complications.
Pigeon Fever in Tucson Horses: Signs, Limb Swelling, Treatment & Prevention
Pigeon fever cases are increasing in Tucson horses, and while chest swelling remains the classic sign, we are also seeing distal limb swelling in affected patients. Learn what to watch for, how pigeon fever spreads, and when to call your veterinarian for evaluation.