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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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...
Endocrine Disease in Horses
Whinny's Wisdoms Diagnosing and Treating Endocrine Disease in Horses Greetings, fellow mice and equine enthusiasts, Whinny here! Gather 'round, for I have a tale to share about the remarkable value of diagnosing and treating endocrine diseases in our majestic equine...
Establishing New Pastures
Whinny's Wisdoms From Seed to Success: Whinny's Guide to Establishing a Luscious Pasture Greetings, humans! I, Whinny the Mouse, will be your wise and witty guide to all things agricultural. Today, I am thrilled to delve into the captivating world of pasture planting....
Animal Allergies
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! You know what really yanks my whiskers? Allergies! *Achew!* All animals suffer from allergies. Now that we’re getting into the summer, we’ll all see allergies rear their ugly heads even more often. Just like you two-leggers...
Neck Pain in Horses
Whinny's Wisdoms Hi everyone, Whinny here! For horses to perform well as athletes, they must be able to use their whole body well. You’re probably familiar with the idea of taking care of your horses’ legs to keep him sound and able to ride – and you’re right, it’s...
Equine Asthma aka Heaves
Whinny's Wisdoms Hey everybody, Whinny here! This week we’re talking about breathing problems in horses. Equine Asthma, which is what we’re calling it now, has been known by several other names over the years. Some of the most commonly used terms were Heaves,...
5, 6, and 7 Panel Testing
Whinny's Wisdoms Tony and I were chatting recently about genetic testing. Well, I was asking him questions while he was attempting to sunbathe, but let’s not argue over the details of the event. I had heard one of the Docs talking to someone about 5 panel testing...
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