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 – Abscesses
Ah May…It’s hot and dry, then we get rain, then it’s beautiful out but dry. Last year was weird with all the rain. This year seems more like the days I remember as a young kitten. Turns out this weather is fantastic for making hoof abscesses. And while those are...
Tuesdays with Tony – Vaccine Truth
Brief activity announcement to start this week: There will be a meet Tony opportunity on Thursday beginning at 6:30pm at the Clinic. Once everyone has seen me, there will be a talk on horse food. You may continue to pet me during the talk, in fact I encourage it....
Tuesdays with Tony – The Kentucky Derby
This past weekend was my opportunity to thank a select group of my fans: Our Wellness Plan Participants. Every year, on the first Saturday in May, we gather around a shrine called a TV to watch some horses run around in a large circle to the left. There is much...
Tuesdays with Tony – Summertime!
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy (if you’re a cat)! I do love summer. I lounge around in the A/C, sleep on the porch bench in the shade, work on my tan in the parking lot. It’s a good time. Of course, life is always good when you are a cat. Now if you are a...
Tuesdays with Tony – Electrical Upgrades
I can remember the simple days around here at Springhill Equine when all I had to entertain myself was watching the docs and playing with my ball of string. I suppose even then I was pretty lucky; most equine vets around here don't have a facility like this. Who...
Tuesdays with Tony – Why you need a “Regular Vet”
Wow, we sure have been busy around here! This week I supervised the docs as they stuck their arms in many mares' butts. I watched Dr. Vurgason run a camera up a horse's nose, and Dr. Lacher put stitches in a mini's eyelid. Also, I enjoyed plenty of attention from the...
Tuesdays with Tony – The Babies Are Coming!
The babies are coming! The babies are coming! Yep, foaling season is well underway around here and I felt it was about time I discussed what the heck one is supposed to do with them once they get here. Let’s start with a quick foaling review. Once your mare starts...
Tuesdays with Tony – Internet Forums
I have been perusing the internet in the evenings when there is no one around to scratch my chin. I landed on one of these forum things where horse owners discuss all sorts of things, and I do mean all sorts of things. As a cat I found it be a fascinating study in...
Tuesdays with Tony – What’s with all the colics?
March is almost over, and you've all heard the saying, "In like a lion, out like a lamb." Personally I prefer lions because they are really just big, less cuddly cats. Anyway, all this weather fluctuation has made for a bunch of colics! In horses, colic is just a...
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