Kendall Road Equine Hospital

read moreKendall Road Equine Hospital services the Midwest as a full service facility. The hospital and its doctors are available to all horse owners for routine and advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures. We provide 24 hour service for both medical and surgical emergencies and around the clock care for hospitalized patients. We also work closely with area veterinarians as a referral resource to them and their clients. With over 60 years of combined experience we are here to be an asset to the horse owning public by providing services and support directly to the patient or indirectly through referring veterinarians.

read moreHorses can encounter health issues just as any other type of pet can. Fortunately, the great majority of these issues can be prevented through regular wellness care and proper home care, or they can be treated by a veterinarian with proper training and expertise in equine health. Horse owners will be pleased to know that our clinic can provide the necessary care for their entire horse. An annual wellness exam can find problems before they get too bad. Often this would just involve a physical exam but sometimes monitoring of chronic conditions with lab work, radiographs or other diagnostics is indicated.

read moreKendall Road Equine Hospital provides around the clock veterinary care in our intensive care stalls when necessary. Post-op colics, medically treated colics, respiratory cases and infected joints are a few examples of patients requiring intensive care. Often this includes lab work, administering medications multiple times a day, medical monitoring of the patient on a frequent basis, IV fluids, icing feet, bandage changes and many other treatments. We maintain a staff of veterinarians and technicians to monitor and provide intensive care all day long for a seamless treatment regimen.

read moreLameness in horses is a serious and painful problem with many possible causes, and it is important to notice the signs early to improve the chances of successful treatment. Lameness could be the problem if your horse's gait is abnormal in any way. In some cases, the way a horse's head bobs can indicate that he or she is having difficulty. Lameness can stem from hoof inflammation, . Broken bones and injured muscles, tendons or ligaments can cause lameness. If your horse has been injured or has conformation problems and is favoring one side over the other, this can also cause lameness.

read moreWhen you are looking for equine care clinic you should be able to count on superior care and excellent service. We at Kendall Road Equine Hospital in Elgin IL have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible healthcare for your horse. We have a state of the art equine facility which is clean, comfortable, and efficient. Call 847-464-5598 to schedule an appointment and we will find a time that is convenient for you. We will ask you about the history of your horse and the history and events leading up to the reason for your visit.

read moreWe offer 24 hour, 365 days a year emergency service. We are equipped to handle nearly every emergency your horse may have. Please call us to let us know the nature of your emergency and your expected arrival time so that we may advise you and be prepared for your arrival. If you are calling after normal business hours then you will be forwarded to our answering service. Be sure to tell them that you have an emergency and that you need to speak to a doctor right away. Be sure to provide them with a phone number that you can be reached on.