Whinny’s Wisdoms
A weekly blog for horse, goat, dog, and cat owners written by Whinny, the official Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic mouse.
Whinny’s predecessor, Tony the Clinic Cat (and his blog, Tuesdays with Tony) retired in early 2023 after many years of blog writing.
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Tackling Anhidrosis in Nonsweaters
Whinny's Wisdoms Hello one and all, welcome back to another thrilling set of wisdoms by yours truly! Mice suffer from heat stress at temperatures above 85F so you could say I’ve been in a constant state of stress for the last few months. I don’t sweat...
Core and Lifestyle Vaccines for Dogs and Cats
Whinny's Wisdoms Hello again, wonderful pet parents! It’s Whinny here, your friendly clinic mouse, back with more squeaky wisdom. We’re talking today about vaccines, the tiny but mighty protectors that can make all the difference in your pet’s life. We’ll dive...
Orphaned Kitten Care
Whinny's Wisdoms From Squeaks to Shrieks: A Clinic Mouse's Guide to Kitten Season Hey everybody, Whinny the Clinic Mouse here! Spring came and went, as it does, and brought with it the annual phenomenon known as "kitten season." During this time, feline fertility...
Body Condition Score in Horses
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everyone, Whinny here! I recently wrote a blog on how to estimate your horse’s weight using a tape measure and an easy calculation. Well today I’m adding on to that with a related topic, body condition scoring! Getting an estimate of the actual...
Poisonous Plants and Horses
Whinny's Wisdoms Whinny's Wisdom: A Field Mouse's Perspective on Horse-Killing Weeds Hey there, fellow creatures of the field! Whinny here, a curious little field mouse with a nose for adventure (and sometimes, trouble). Today, I want to talk about something important...
Twins in Horses: Risks and Management
Whinny's Wisdoms Hi there! It’s Winnie the Clinic Mouse, and guess what? I'm a quintuplet, which means I have four siblings who were born at the same time as me! It’s quite a busy and exciting life, having so many siblings. But that's not all—one of our veterinarians,...
How to Weigh Your Horse
Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! Horses are high maintenance creatures, have you noticed? They require a careful eye to make sure they stay healthy and in good condition. One of the ways you horse owners can monitor your horse’s health is to keep track of...
A Deep Dive Into Hay
Whinny's Wisdoms A Deep Dive into Hay: Selection, Evaluation, and Storage for Optimal Equine Health Greetings, esteemed equestrians and discerning horse enthusiasts! Whinny, your resident field mouse investigator, returns with a comprehensive exploration into the...
Foals and Ascarids
Whinny's Wisdoms Spring is moving into summer, the rains are coming, and lots of new foals are running around fields. Some of these frolicking fillies are harboring some extra passengers though… Let’s wriggle into the world of roundworms, known to smart...
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