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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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...
Whinny’s Guide to Assessing and Improving Your Horse’s Fitness
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey there, curious humans! It's Whinny, your friendly neighborhood field mouse, coming to you from the rapidly expanding Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic. Since it’s the beginning of the year, and you humans like to think about fitness this time of...
New Foal Care Basics
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, it’s Whinny, your favorite vet clinic mouse here with some nuggets of wisdom for you! Hopefully the majority of you have heeded my sage advice and bought a horse that’s already grown and trained. But for those of you who were determined...
Mare Breeding: A Guide for Horse Owners
Whinny's Wisdoms Spring is in the air, the birds and the bees are out, and foals are hitting the ground. Everyone seems to be thinking about making more of them! Don’t we have enough horses in the world? I think we need more mice. But seriously, breeding your horse is...
The Udderly Fantastic Guide to Pet Cows
Whinny's Wisdoms So, you've decided to expand your furry family with a couple of hooved companions? Whinny the clinic mouse here, ready to spill the hay on the ins and outs of acquiring, raising, and taking care of your very own pet cows. Take it from a very...
Foal Watch Time!
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! It’s January, which means for some, the time may be approaching to start foal watch on your pregnant mare! Mares have an 11-month gestation and some breeds do their best to have a foal born as close as they can to the first...
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