The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends core vaccines be given to your horses at least yearly. Core vaccines include the West Nile Virus (WNV), Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE), tetanus, and rabies. Due to the year-round mosquito population, vaccination boosters are recommended every 6 months for EEE/WEE and
Your horses’ lungs are critical for competition, pleasure riding and general health. If you have had the flu or a cold, you know how uncomfortable you feel and how hard breathing can be. Unlike people, horses cannot breath out of their mouth so any nasal discharge or congestion can be
Compassionate Care On The MoveAt Polk Equine, we cherish the bond between you and your equine companions. Since 2012, under the experienced guidance of our passionate equine veterinarian, Dr. Katie Hennessy, we’ve brought personalized, high-quality veterinary care directly to your stable doors. Dr. Hennessy’s adoration for horses shines through in
Caring for animals is about more than meeting basic needs. It is about understanding them, respecting them, and building trust over time. For owners of horses, goats, sheep, and pet pigs in Lake Wales, FL, kindness plays a direct role in long-term health and performance. When people search for “mobile
Who doesn’t enjoy a good trivia challenge? At Polk Equine, learning about animal health can be both fun and useful. This quick quiz is designed to test your knowledge while highlighting why proactive veterinary care matters. If you have ever searched for a mobile vet near me in Lake Wales,
Polk Equine offers comprehensive services in Polk County, Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Lakeland, Haines City, and beyond, specializing in equine wellness, dental, surgery, emergency care, pre-purchase exams, sports medicine, digital imaging, and select services for goats and sheep.
