When your horse leaves the hospital after surgery you will be given detailed discharge instructions regarding what procedures were performed and the aftercare required. Almost all cases will require some form of stall rest, with the length of time varying depending on the procedure that was performed. You will be asked to monitor your horse’s temperature, appetite and manure production. Many horse’s may require antibiotics and/or other medications in the post operative period and we will discuss with you the route of administration and any potential side effects before taking your horse home. Occasionally you may need to perform bandage changes or apply topical dressings. We will demonstrate these procedures for you if needed.

Our goal is to get your horse home to you as quickly as possible once they are healthy enough and you feel confident with the necessary after care. If you have any questions or concerns during the after care you can speak with a doctor twenty four hours a day by calling (609) 397-0078.  In the event that you are not comfortable with the necessary after care, or your schedule does not allow it, we can recommend local lay-up facilities that work closely with our doctors to ensure that your horse receives the best care possible after leaving our facility.