Tuesdays with Tony
A weekly blog for horse owners written by Tony, the official Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic cat.
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Mare Reproduction Process
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! It’s almost December, so it’s time to start thinking about breeding mares. The best plan is to avoid breeding altogether and buy a horse that’s grown up, trained, and ready to go. But for those of you who like to do things...
Understanding and Managing Dog Ear Infections
Whinny's Wisdoms Greetings, dear readers! Whinny here, your trusty guide through the curious world of dog ear infections. Today, we're going to delve into the fascinating realm of these "ear-resistible" troubles that our furry friends, like Fido and Fluffy, sometimes...
Clostridial Diseases in Horses: Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! This week I’m talking about a tiny little microscopic thing that can have a huge impact on our equine friends. Clostridial diseases are a group of potentially life-threatening bacterial infections that can affect horses....
Don’t Share Your Feed!
Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! Halloween’s over but today I want to talk about a really scary thing for your horse’s health. Don’t we have enough things to be terrified of when it comes to horses, you say? Well yes, I agree but we’ve got to add one more....
Abnormal Behaviors in Horses
Whinny's Wisdoms Hi, everyone! It's Whinny, your favorite field mouse blogger. Today let’s talk about what makes horses happy. Horses are such majestic creatures. They are so big and strong, yet so gentle and graceful. They can run faster than any animal I know, and...
Feline Stress: Managing Emotional Wellbeing in Cats
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny, your favorite clinic mouse is here today to spin a yarn about the tantalizing world of emotional well-being for cats. Now, when you're a mouse navigating a clinic filled with these enigmatic feline creatures, you learn a thing...
How Vets Evaluate Lameness in Horses
Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! In the previous installment of my Lameness Series, we talked about what you might notice if your horse is lame and needs a visit with one of my Springhill vets. This week, we’re going to talk about what happens once you make...
Toxic Plants and Horses
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! Horses can be exposed to and graze on plants that can be harmful or even fatal. More often than not, horses will choose good quality grass or hay over a toxic weed or plant, especially if they have a good mouse friend to...
What Does Lameness Look Like?
Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! It’s starting to cool off a teeny bit here in Florida, and a lot of you are gearing up for the riding season! We don’t want anything to get in the way of the fun stuff you’re planning with your horse this Autumn. My...
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