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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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...
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...
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