Contributed by Maleny Vet Services
JUST like humans, horses need regular dental care to stay happy, healthy and performing at their best.
The team at Maleny Vet Services offer professional equine PowerFloat dentals to ensure your horse’s teeth are in top condition.
Dental floating involves gently filing down sharp edges or uneven wear on a horse’s teeth, which never stop growing throughout their life. If left untreated, dental issues can cause pain, trouble chewing, weight loss and even behavioural changes. Regular dentals help prevent these problems, improving your horse’s comfort, digestion and overall wellbeing.
With warmer weather just around the corner, spring is a great time to schedule a dental check. Horses tend to be more comfortable with procedures before the summer heat sets in – and it’s one less thing to worry about during the busy months ahead!
Our experienced vets use safe, modern equipment and a calm, gentle approach to make each visit as stressfree as possible. Horses should have their teeth checked at least once a year, though younger horses, seniors, or those showing signs of discomfort may need more frequent visits.
While we’re there, we can also take care of any vaccinations or general health checks your horse may need, making it easy and convenient to stay on top of their overall care. We have extended out Hendra Heroes program for the month of September if you would like to take advantage of a second booster for FREE for lapsed or unvaccinated horses (please see our website for terms and conditions).
We are happy to offer dental discounts for second and subsequent animals. If you have a group of people with many (seven or more) horses between you, we a happy to organise Horse Health Days where we visit you all in one location so the travel cost is shared.
So don’t wait – book your appointment today by calling 5494 3622. It’s a simple step that can make a big difference to your horse’s health and happiness.