ENDOSCOPY

An endoscope is a powerful diagnostic tool that allows visualization of the airway or gastric pathways. WMVS is proud to offer this service in Northern BC

UPPER AIRWAY SCOPE

The upper airway structures can be viewed as the scope moves along. This will allow the vet to visualize any abnormalities or areas of concern. The endoscope will help with diagnosis of respiratory diseases including heaves, pneumonia, "roarers" and bronchitis. Horses will be sedated and placed in stocks for this procedure.

GASTROSCOPE

A gastroscope allows visualization of the gastrointestinal pathway. Some of the structures that are viewed include the esophagus, pylorus, stomach lining and duodenum. In most cases the gastroscope procedure is done to investigate for ulcers but it can be used to diagnose other diseases as well. For the gastroscopy procedure horses need to be without food for a minimum of 16 hours and without water for 2 hours. Horse will be sedated and placed in the stocks. To read more about gastric ulcers see our resource page.