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Horses + Cancer & Tumors

  • A keratoma is a rare benign tumor of the inner layer of keratin-producing epidermal hoof wall cells that forms inside a horse's foot. As the tumor slowly grows, it expands and separates the hoof wall laminae, causing pain and lameness.

  • Equine sarcoids are the most common tumors seen and account for approximately nine out of every ten skin tumors seen in horses. They are non-malignant (i.e., they do not spread throughout the body) but do grow larger and often spread and multiply locally.

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Tuesday9:00am – 5:00pm
WednesdayClosed
Thursday8:00am – 8:00pm
Friday9:00am – 5:00pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

After Hours Emergency Care

During times that we are not open or do not have a veterinarian available to handle your emergency, please contact;

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

3930 North Buffalo Road

Orchard Park, NY 14127

716-662-6660 (24 hour care)

or

Northtown Veterinary Emergency

2060 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Tonawanda, NY 14150

(716) 213-0283 (24 hour care)