Equine Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ

We bring extensive experience to diagnose conditions in horses accurately. Our team uses the latest diagnostic tools to pinpoint the cause of symptoms such as colic, diarrhea, or unexplained weight loss.

We administer treatments ranging from medication to more advanced procedures if necessary, while emphasizing the importance of preventative medicine to avoid future health complications. Our approach ensures that every horse receives quality care designed to promote their overall well-being and performance.

Our team at Southwest Equine Veterinary is skilled in diagnosing and treating conditions such as asthma, rhinitis, pneumonia, and other airway disorders. We use state-of-the-art technology to ensure accurate diagnoses, including endoscopy and radiography.

Our veterinarians work closely with owners to manage these diseases through medication, changes in environment or management practices, and sometimes surgical intervention, if necessary.

Our skilled team specializes in evaluating and treating heart and nervous system issues in horses. We utilize cutting-edge diagnostic tools for precise diagnoses of conditions such as irregular heartbeats, born-with heart problems, seizures, and neurological disorders.

Each horse receives a customized care plan tailored to its unique needs. Our aim is to enhance their quality of life and boost performance through all-inclusive internal medicine services for equines.

When horses face challenges with their endocrine system, they might start losing weight unexpectedly, drink water as if there’s no tomorrow, or even show unusual patterns in how fat is distributed across their bodies.

Catching these clues early can be a game-changer in preventing dire outcomes. Armed with thorough assessments and cutting-edge approaches in veterinary medicine, we tackle these disorders head-on.

Internal medicine services at Southwest Equine Veterinary are provided by Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialists, Drs. Katheryn Browne and Ashley Alward. They bring extensive training and experience to diagnose and treat horses with complex conditions, including infectious diseases, respiratory issues, neurologic diseases, and more.

Our staff is highly trained to manage ill and critically ill horses. From fevers of unknown origin to pneumonia, neurologic diseases, and trauma, we provide specialty care tailored to your horse’s condition and needs. Overnight and 24-hour monitoring is available, along with biosecurity precautions for treating horses with potentially contagious diseases.

Yes, we accept patients on both appointment and emergency bases. Referral is not required, but providing copies of previous labwork and results of previous diagnostics, if available, is requested.

Southwest Equine Veterinary is equipped to provide 24/7 care for newborns, ill, septic, and mal-nourished foals. Our veterinarians, particularly Drs. Browne and Ferrante, are passionate about foal care. We treat common neonatal problems such as infections, oxygen deprivation, colic, bladder rupture, joint infections, and growth defects.

Our internal medicine specialists are trained to identify subtle neurologic and muscular disorders. We offer advanced diagnostic tools, including spinal radiographs, contrast myelography, spinal fluid collection, and muscle biopsies, to evaluate various neuromuscular conditions.

Southwest Equine Veterinary specializes in treating infectious diseases such as pneumonia, Valley Fever, Pigeon Fever, Strangles, and various viral infections. Our expertise extends to less commonly seen infections in Arizona.

Our internal medicine specialists are highly skilled in ultrasound evaluation of the equine heart. We use state-of-the-art technology, including the Vivid-I ultrasound, which is considered one of the best in human cardiology.

Acute and chronic colic evaluations are routine at Southwest Equine. While many cases can be treated with anti-inflammatories and oral fluid therapy, some may require aggressive medical or surgical intervention. Chronic colic cases are thoroughly evaluated to determine underlying causes affecting the horse’s quality of life.