Troy Equine Services

01/29/2025

You may have seen us post with this curious kitty before 🐱 Boots was our on-farm bandage inspector today, as he decided to get a front row seat to make sure our bandage expert, RVT Taylor, did the absolute best job on Peter’s stacked wrap.
According to Boots, she passed the test ☑️

❤️‍🩹 Purpose of a stacked bandage: this technique is use to bandage an upper portion of the limb.
A normal bandage is placed on the distal (lower) limb, and acts as a shelf to hold the bandage on the upper limb in place.
Without a bandage on the lower limb, the upper bandage can slip or slide down, which could also cause disruption to the limb’s circulation.
This wrap is utilized in certain cases such as a wound on the upper portion of a limb, or as a compression bandage to reduce swelling/inflammation in cellulitis/lymphangitis cases. It may also be utilized if immobilization of the limb is important.

Stay tuned for an instructional video on our YouTube page of how to apply a stacked wrap! 📹

01/16/2025

🐴 Check out this post from Dr. Stephanie detailing her recent adventure out west to speak to future equine veterinarians and technicians about safety in equine practice!

Congratulations to Burwash Equine Services for organizing and hosting an incredible student event, Spotlight: Equine Vet Practice in Canada. Over 30 vets and vet techs attended to teach 60 students from across Canada about a wide variety of topics ranging from the state of the industry to regenerative medicine to reproduction and more. I attended to speak about safety strategies to help prevent injuries in our careers with horses. It was inspiring to see the next generation excited about equine medicine!
- Dr. Stephanie

01/10/2025

It’s Friday Eye-Day! 👀

If you have ever reached out to us with concerns with your horses eye, you know we always place importance on seeing eyes as soon as possible! After all, they only have two of them and eye conditions can take a turn for the worst very rapidly if not addressed promptly.

Aurora is the perfect example of why if you notice any squinting, swelling or discharge related to your horses eye you should call us right away! Her owner and barn team noted her squinting and called promptly. Dr. Stephanie went to see her that same day and was able to spot a needle in a haystack! She had a teeny tiny bristle stuck in her eyelid! The green spot on her cornea is the fluoescein stain used to visualize the corneal ulcer. The eyelid is mildly inflamed around the bristle. Without removal of the bristle, it would have continued to scratch her eye everytime she blinked and create a more traumatic injury that would have been very susceptible to infection. Once the bristle was removed, Aurora received some topical and oral treatments to keep her comfortable and prevent infection, and she healed very quickly! A great case to show the importance of quick treatment for squinty eyes! 👁️

Can you spot the bristle on the gauze? It is circled in green in the last photo!

01/07/2025

✨ Wellness Plans for 2025 are now available! We offer three Wellness Plan options; Gold, Silver and Senior. ✨

We have created bundles of services
that are curated to the different lifestyles and life stages of our patients. We will work with you over the course of the calendar year to schedule these services.

The total cost of services included in the Wellness Plans are offered at a 10% discount. In addition, the cost of other products and services are offered at a 5% discount throughout the calendar year.

Please contact the clinic for more information or to sign up today! The sign up deadline is February 7th and payment is due in full at time of enrolment. ☎️ 226-755-0785 📧 [email protected]

01/01/2025

12/27/2024

Always Learning! 📚

👁️ Many of you probably know that Dr. Stephanie has a special interest in eyes! Earlier this year, she attended the International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium Symposium in Nashville for a deep dive into various equine ophthalmology topics. The IEOC is a worldwide organization dedicated to sharing knowledge about equine ophthalmology. She loves learning new ways to help keep your horses’ eyes healthy! 👁️

Keep watch for some beautiful eye photos and some great learning cases with our Friday Eye-day series! 👀

12/25/2024

With the help of the most handsome Rukus, we want to wish all of our wonderful clients and patients a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄🤍

As a reminder about our office hours, we will be closed from now until January 1st to give our team members a well deserved break. Regular office hours will resume Thursday January 2nd, and as always, 24/7 emergency coverage is available to all regular clients by calling 226-755-0785 📞

12/18/2024

We are nearly at our holiday season! ⛄️🎁

12/12/2024

⛄️The Holidays Are Here! ⛄️ Tomorrow December 13th our the clinic will be closed at 12:30pm, for our staff Christmas party!

If you experience an emergency at any point please call our regular contact, (226) 755-0785, and you will be connected with emergency veterinarian available.☎️

We will resume regular hours Monday December 16th!

12/09/2024

🎄 As a reminder, this holiday season our office will be closed a little longer than usual while we complete some minor renovations and updates to our space!

We will be closed for all routine services beginning Tuesday December 24th at 12:00pm. Regular hours will resume Thursday January 2nd at 8:00am. During this time our veterinarians on-call will be available 24/7 for any emergencies your horses may experience.

As always, if you experience an emergency during this time please call our office line at (226) 755-0785, and you will be directed to the veterinarian on-call. ☎️

*Please check your horse's medication stock.* If you are running low or may run out by the end of December, please refill before our closure dates!

Due to supplier volumes and ordering times, please call in your refill no later than December 20th, 2024. 🎄

12/09/2024

Dr. Cristina and RVT Taylor have landed in Orlando for the annual AAEP Convention! This convention is the largest equine focused veterinary continuing education conference in the world. Follow us on Instagram to see what we are learning about! 🌴📚🐴

12/06/2024

All Toby wanted for Christmas was an acupuncture session with Dr. Cristina 🎄🎁

Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide number of ailments including but not limited to musculoskeletal problems (muscle soreness, neck and back pain, arthritis, laminitis), gastrointestinal disorders, neurological disorders and other chronic conditions (asthma, behavioural problems, skin problems, infertility, etc.)

Contact the clinic today to give your horse the gift of acupuncture this holiday season! 226-755-0785 or [email protected] ☎️📧

12/04/2024

When a client brings you a toasty warm cup of espresso to enjoy on a chilly morning how can you really complain about working in this weather ☕️❄️

11/29/2024

Attention Clients❗️

Is your horse currently on Prascend? Don’t forget about the Prascend Rebate Program! Earn a rebate of $100 when you show proof of purchase of a minimum of 300 tablets within a 12 month period. This offer is valid for purchases made between January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2025!

To apply click on the link below and submit copies of your invoices/receipts from us with any Prascend purchases.

https://www.promo-trak.com/Requirements.aspx?offer=527K4&cn=Prascend

If you need us to resend you your Prascend invoices/receipts please contact the office at 226-755-0785 or [email protected]. 📞📧

11/11/2024

Today we remember everyone, two legged and four legged, who fought so bravely for our country. Lest we forget ♥️

10/31/2024

October is RVT appreciation month, and I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge our integral registered veterinary technicians 💚🩵

In our veterinary world, an RVT acts as a radiologist, surgical assistant, phlebotomist, laboratory technician, bandage expert, emotional support person, and the list goes on!

Taylor and Olivia are outstanding team members and a delight to spend each day with. We could not do it without them. Thank you ladies for your unwavering dedication to your patients and your team! You certainly deserve to be celebrated 🎊

10/29/2024

📣AAEP has some great resources for Horse Owner Education! Tomorrow's webinar focuses on learning what to expect when breeding your mare.
If you are interested, scan the QR code to register 📚

Don't forget to sign up for this week's Horse Owner Education Webinar!

This Wednesday (Oct. 30), join AAEP member veterinarian and board-certified theriogenologist Dr. Dale Kelley for a one-hour webinar discussion that will cover the basics of reproductive biology of the horse, the logistics of breeding season, and what to expect when breeding your mare.

Registration is FREE but required. Attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CHkvKjmpTlGOiPMbwhEtBA #/registration

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

10/24/2024

Yesterday we said goodbye to a very special member of the Troy Equine family. Ruben has been a part of Dr. Paula’s family for a very long time. Ruben was the first pony of Dr. Paula’s daughter Isabel, who left us too early. He loved Isabel dearly, and most of the time Isabel only. He taught Isabel how to stay on a horse by trying his absolute hardest to get her off. Estimated to be in his 30’s, Ruben lived a wonderful long life with Dr. Paula and her family. All of us at Troy Equine are incredibly grateful to have known him and he will be dearly missed by many. We know Isabel can’t wait to be reunited with her special friend. Enjoy a bug free world with all the grass you can eat Ruben 🤍

We want to send a special shoutout to Barn Angels Composting for the wonderful aftercare service they provided during a difficult time. It is comforting to know that our clients have a compassionate option for aftercare when needed.