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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Common Colic Myths

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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Horse Manure Management

Horse Manure Management

Whinny's Wisdoms Howdy, fellow field friends! Whinny the clinic mouse here, back with another barnyard bulletin. Today's topic? That ubiquitous pile in the paddock – horse manure! Now, I know what you're thinking: Whinny, why on earth would you want to talk about…...

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Joint infections in Horses

Joint infections in Horses

Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, it’s Whinny, the Springhill Equine clinic mouse! Have you noticed that when my docs and techs do a sterile scrub on your horse’s joint prior to an injection, it feels like 5 hours of scrubbing for about 15 seconds of actual injection? And...

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Dental Health for Dogs and Cats

Dental Health for Dogs and Cats

Whinny's Wisdoms Hey there, pawsome pet parents! Whinny the clinic mouse here, your furry friend's favorite informant from Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic where we just finished moving into the new Companion Animal Clinic addition! Today, I'm squeaking into the...

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Granulosa Cell Tumors in Mares

Granulosa Cell Tumors in Mares

Whinny's Wisdoms Spring is a-peeping around the corner, days grow longer, and the mares in the barn...well, they can get a little...interesting. Now, I, Whinny, am a field mouse of refined tastes (cheese, anyone?), and I appreciate a good mare's temperament as much as...

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Negative Plantar Angles and Why They Matter

Negative Plantar Angles and Why They Matter

Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everyone, Whinny here! More and more nowadays, horse owners are aware of how important the angles of a horse’s hoof are to his performance and the prevention of lameness. That’s a really good thing, because horses are soooo sensitive to tiny...

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