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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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...
Feline Hyperthyroidism
Whinny's Wisdoms Whinny's Guide to Feline Hyperthyroidism: Partnering with Your Vet to Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy! Hello there, fabulous feline friends and their wonderful humans! (I know your cat is on your lap, no need to pretend they’re not!) It's Whinny,...
Stretches for your Horse
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everyone, Whinny here! You probably know that stretching is a great idea to keep your body healthy, right? Same goes for your horse! Just like human athletes get ready for exercise with a warm-up, our equine athletes need to be prepared as well....
Whinny’s Guide to Keeping Horses Cool on the Road
Whinny's Wisdoms Now, I, Whinny, wouldn't claim to be an expert on horses. After all, I'm just a field mouse who's taken up residence in a cozy corner of Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic. But between the hushed whispers of the vets and the whinnies of incoming...
Common Colic Myths
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! Having had a horrible experience with a bad piece of cheese over the weekend, I sympathize with the horses our veterinarians see when they are having an episode of colic! As you may already know, colic is a general term for...
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