Equine Vet in Hayward, California (Alameda County)

Blue Heron Equine is a progressive equine veterinary practice that integrates western advances in equine veterinary medicine with traditional eastern philosophy. Founded by Dr. Alana Alpern, the practice is available for emergency care, preventative medicine, lameness, and imaging in combination with acupuncture and herbal therapies for the best possible outcome.

You’ll find that each animal is seen as an individual as well as a member of their greater environment. Blue Heron is an ambulatory practice that comes to your door and serves the greater bay area. Whether your horse is a family friend or a competing athlete we are committed to holistic equine health.... See More

This practice is limited to equine acupuncture and chiropractic care. Emphasis is on acupuncture for sports medicine and focuses on soft tissue pain in the back, neck, hips, and shoulders. As acupuncture seems to work best where Western medicine is lacking (and vice versa), I prefer a team effort atmosphere and work well with your regular veterinarian to locate the source of your equine's discomfort. Of course, disease prevention and maintenance of your horse’s well-being is also of utmost importance. Appt by referral only; practice limited to horses in training.... See More

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Dr. Douglas Novick provides equine sports medicine, equine dentistry and equine reproduction services in the Santa Clara and San Mateo County and limited parts of the east bay. . Dr. Novick’s patients range from back yard pets to highly competitive show horses, endurance horses and western performance and reining horses. An experienced horseman of over 40 years, Dr. Novick now competes as an amateur in the jumper divisions, providing him great insights into the needs of performance horses. His practice is 100% mobile. Visit www.novickdvm.com for a new client special offer.... See More

Specialties include alternative therapies, ambulatory, dentistry, emergency care, imaging, infectious diseases, lameness, pre-purchase, reproduction, skin problems and vaccinations.

Specialties include ambulatory, colic, dentistry, emergency care, foot care, imaging, lameness, nutrition, ophthalmology, pre-purchase, reproduction, skin problems, sports medicine and vaccinations.