Tuesdays with Tony
A weekly blog for horse owners written by Tony, the official Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic cat.
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Tuesdays with Tony – Skin
Skin Skin is a truly amazing organ. It keeps our bodies from drying out, protects us against infection, plus it's waterproof! I love my skin. Heck, as a cat, I spend several hours a day grooming it just to keep it in pristine condition. But the trouble with skin is...
Tuesdays with Tony – Microchips
Microchips I like to wander sometimes. I once went to a new farm for Thanksgiving weekend. Another time, a client had a two-horse trailer, and four horses that needed Coggins tests. I decided to go home with them after the first round, check out their farm, and then...
Tuesdays with Tony – Pregnant Mare Care
Pregnant Mare Care: What should I do? Breeding season is sadly coming to a close. While I'm relieved to see an end to the interruptions of my early morning and late night cat naps, I will miss the excitement of watching the docs confirm a mare is pregnant for the...
Tuesdays with Tony – Dentals
Tuesdays with Tony - Dentals My usual Saturday solitude was disturbed this past weekend by Dr. Lacher. I had planned on a day of lying on the counter, watching the world through the front window, but instead I watched her do three dentals. I digress momentarily to...
Tuesdays With Tony – Stomach Ulcers
Stomach Ulcers Wow, that was some race last weekend! I had a great time hosting our annual Kentucky Derby party with our Wellness Clients here at the clinic, and sampling the delicious food from O Sole Mio. When I see the hats that you people wear to watch a horse...
Tuesdays with Tony – Wound Care
Wound Care The Shock and Awe Phase You walk out to feed in the morning and are confronted with what you are sure is your horse’s leg hanging off a bloody stump. Go ahead and freak out for 30-60 seconds. It’s OK. We all do it. Now calmly catch your horse and walk over...
Tuesdays with Tony – Foals First Check-up
So, you've got a brand new foal, and some questions... When should my foal first be seen by a vet? This is a tricky question, because most foals enjoy making their debut in the middle of the night. Do you call the doc immediately? Do you wait until morning? If all...
Tuesdays with Tony – Old Fart Fitness
As a Phat Cat (sounds like “fat cat”, but it’s way more cool!) fitness will, of course, be my least favorite topic covered in the Senior series. Cushing’s disease is intellectually interesting (especially since cats rarely suffer from it), and nutrition holds a...
Tuesdays with Tony – Cushing’s Disease
Cushing's Disease Is your older horse taking longer to shed out than usual this spring? Is it getting harder to keep weight on the old man? Has your retiree had more than one hoof abscess in the last year? If so, you may be dealing with PPID, better known as Cushing's...
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