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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Got Milk? Got Risks: Navigating the Hazards of Raw Goat Milk
Whinny's Wisdoms Hiya everybody, Whinny here! As goat enthusiasts and farmers, we cherish the benefits of goat milk – its creamy texture, rich flavor, and nutritional value. However, it's essential to recognize that raw milk can harbor harmful pathogens, posing risks...
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…...
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...
From Rescued to Reliable: Teaching your Animals to Trust
Whinny's Wisdoms Congratulations from your favorite clinic mouse Whinny, dear pet owner, on your noble act of rescuing an animal in need! You've welcomed a new member into your family, complete with fur, feathers, or hooves, and embarked on a journey of companionship....
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...
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...
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...
Microchipping: Protecting Your Horse, Dog, and Cat Family
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! As pet owners, we all share a profound bond with our four-legged companions (yes, mice can have companions, too!). They’re not just pets; they are beloved members of our families, providing us with unconditional love and...
Top 10 Hazards in Your Barn
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, it’s your ever-observant barn mouse Whinny here! We all know how accident-prone horses can be (unlike cats and mice, which Tony used to assure me are far superior species in that regard). Therefore, it’s important to be on the lookout...
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