The all-important prepurchase exam of a horse

Chris White, DVM, shares what to expect and the value of a pre-purchase exam of a horse a client is considering buying.

There’s nothing worse for DVMs than performing a post-purchase exam on a horse that didn’t receive a PPE and delivering the news that a new equine companion has terrible navicular changes or severe kissing spines” – Chris White, DVM

Source: The Horse, July 13, 2022. Link.

INSIGHTS: For equine practice teams, consider sharing if you provide a pre-purchase exam service. It is also a good time to share the option of pet health insurance plans to prepare for the inevitable injury or illness.

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