Tuesdays with Tony
A weekly blog for horse owners written by Tony, the official Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic cat.
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Preparing for Horse Ownership
Tuesdays with Tony So, you think you want to own a horse. You’ve read all my blogs, listened to Dr. Lacher’s podcast, Straight from the Horse Doctor’s Mouth, and you’ve been attending all of my monthly seminars. You feel like you have all the information you need to...
Vaccines
Tuesdays with Tony This week we’re going to talk about vaccines. What, this topic isn’t new and exciting? Well guess what? I agree. I wish everyone did so well at getting their horses vaccinated that I never had to talk about it again. But some of you are still not...
80 Degrees
Tuesdays with TonyWhat’s up with the title this week, you ask? Eighty degrees is the temperature of the air at midnight this past weekend. I know this, not because I was out prowling about, but because one of my Docs was up seeing a colic. Most horses don’t love this...
Cribbing
Tuesdays with Tony Cribbing Everyone has a bad habit or two. Yes, even your horse. I know you're thinking, there is no way my horse has any bad habits, he is perfect in every way. I hate to break it to you, but the only animals in the world with no bad habits are...
10 Things Your Vet Wishes You Knew Part 2
Tuesdays with TonyWelcome to Part 2 of my series on 10 Things Your Veterinarian Wishes You Knew. If you haven’t read Part 1, you can do that here. I’ve got a lot to talk about before nap time, so let’s get back to it! 6. Don’t mess around trying to treat things...
Dental Care
Tuesdays with Tony My people told me to tell your people that July is Dental Month here at the Clinic. It’s one of my favorite times of the year because so many of you come to see me, and, let’s be honest, that’s really one of the most important things you could ever...
10 Things Your Vet Wishes You Knew – Part 1
Tuesdays with TonyGather round my friends - this week I’ve got some secrets to reveal! I’m letting the cat out of the bag on what your equine vet really wishes you understood about taking the best care of your animals, and how to be a client that we love to work for!...
It’s Hurricane Season, again..
Tuesdays with Tony Yes, I know I do this every year around June 1st, but it’s because you humans are very bad at listening. Hurricane season has officially begun. It’s time to play, “Let’s get prepared for a disaster!” The Farm Version. Dump Run Hurricanes love to...
Euthanasia
Tuesdays with Tony There are certain things held sacred here at Springhill Equine. One of those is the mission to make the world a better place for horses. Sometimes that mission means the kindest option we have is euthanasia. Wow, that got heavy in a hurry. The life...
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