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Horses + Zoonotic Diseases

  • Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a dermatophyte (skin 'loving') fungus of which there are several different species. The fungi that cause ringworm in horses include the Microsporum and Trichophyton species, that can infect not only horses but other animal species, including humans.

  • Tetanus is a bacterial disease that can affect most animals and humans. Horses are particularly susceptible because of their environment and tendency to suffer injuries.

  • West Nile Fever is a disease caused by a virus (WNV) carried by mosquitoes. It causes encephalitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord) that can affect humans and other animals as well as horses.

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Location Hours
Monday8:00am – 8:00pm
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)