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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Fall is in the Air—and the Pasture
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! As fall ushers in cooler temperatures and changing pastures, horse owners are met with the promise of crisp, cool air and the joys of fall riding. But as the seasons change, so too should your horse's diet. Fall is a...
The Very Basics of Saddle Fit
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! I’m going to start with: I know what you're thinking – "What does a little mouse like Whinny know about saddles and horses?" Well, let me tell you, I've been scurrying around these parts long enough to pick up a thing or...
Adding a New Horse to your Herd
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! As a little mouse, observing the barnyard dynamics from my tiny vantage point, I couldn't help but be intrigued when a new horse arrived in the neighborhood. The bustling barnyard is like a world unto itself, filled with...
Anhidrosis aka Non-Sweaters
Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! Here in Florida, it’s been brutally hot lately! I heard my Springhill docs saying it’s even worse than a usual summer. It’s been hard on the horses too – we’ve had a bunch of horses in our area stop sweating, which the docs...
Bumps and Masses on Dogs
Whinny's Wisdoms Your Pup has a Bump! Here’s What We’re Going to Do Hello there, curious pet owners! It's your sassy and savvy clinic mouse, Whinny, here to enlighten you about a rather common scenario that often has our Springhill Equine clinic buzzing – the...
A Safe and Smooth Vet Visit
Whinny's Wisdoms A Safe and Smooth Vet Visit - A Mouse's Guide for Horse Owners Hey everybody, Whinny here! As a perceptive little mouse who has observed many horse vet visits, I'm here to share some valuable tips with all you horse-owning humans to ensure a safe and...
Sand in the Gut
Whinny's Wisdoms Hello again, fellow horse enthusiasts! It's Whinny, your trusty and knowledgeable mouse guide to equine education. I'm here to provide you with some insights about managing sand colics. As a Florida mouse, I’ve heard a whole lot about sand and its...
Of Mice and Microchips
Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! As a Florida mouse, I know that summer brings not just bugs and humidity, but also hurricane season! The next few months will bring us the most active time for tropical storms so I decided to bring up about an important...
Equine Sacroiliac Joint
Whinny's Wisdoms Hello everybody, Whinny here! This topic comes to you by popular request. I will be discussing an essential anatomical and functional component of the equine skeletal system - the sacroiliac joint. We’ll explore the structure, function, and clinical...
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