Lionheart Equine Veterinary Clinic

12/07/2024

It’s been too long since the last Peyton photo burst! A little collection of toddler antics lately… 🤭 She is too funny! 😂🥹

11/23/2024

Oh farm life! 🤭🥰🦖

11/19/2024

💉 The literal “shot heard round the world”. It sounds like a horse received Flunixin or Banamine intramuscularly on an episode of last night? We would like to remind everyone that despite being labeled for intra-muscular use, horses should only ever receive this drug orally or intra-venously. Something that the folks at Yellowstone would need to be on the lookout for after this misplaced administration would be signs of gas and swelling under the neck or a painful injection site. Administering IM banamine to a horse can cause clostridial myositis and can lead to a serious infection that requires surgical and antibiotic intervention. Despite intervention, these infections can be fatal.

11/14/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended our first equine seminar at Carleigh Jensan's facility! I am so inspired by how many people attended - it really shows how motivated the horse community is to learn and optimize their horses' health! I am so proud to be part of this great community. As requested, my presentation is attached for your reference. Please contact us if you have any questions from the seminar or if you would like to book a consultation.

We look forward to presenting more seminars!

11/09/2024

It’s been awhile since we posted a wound repair!🪡 This was a particularly finicky surgical repair as both lacerations extended completely through the pinna exposing the cartilage and some very delicate soft tissues. Luckily for this horse the owner noticed within minutes of the incident and had us come out immediately for treatment! 🩺

11/07/2024

✂️🥜Snipping season is here! Contact our office at (250) 706-3341 to get your c**t booked in for a life-changing citizen improvement surgery.🩺

11/05/2024

Join us next Wednesday at Carleigh Jensan Horsemanship! We will be discussing the current recommendations for equine veterinary care with an open mic Q & A session following. Stick around after for a meet and greet with the Lionheart Equine team!

Snacks and beverages will be provided so please contact us so we have a head count! Drop-ins and non-clients are ALL welcome to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/02/2024

“CHICK-KINNN!!” Such a lovely first Halloween out for this little bean with her cousins! 😂🥹🥰

10/28/2024

Nothing much cuter than Peyton in these little tiny blundies 🥹 There was a full tippy-tap-twirl dance when she first tried them on! 💃❤️

10/26/2024

10/24/2024

Peyton is now offering free hay analysis on farm! 🩺👩‍🔬🌾😂

10/21/2024

We are heading to Ashcroft this Wednesday! Please contact our office at (250) 706-3341 if you would like to have your horses booked in while we are in the area. New patients are always welcome! 🩺🐴

10/20/2024

Bringing cows in is my favourite kind of team bonding🩺😂

10/18/2024

For those of you who haven’t gotten to meet our adorable vet assistant - Peyton! 🥹🩷

Peyton has started her career early and is coming on farm visits with Cole and I for 2 weeks of each month for the foreseeable future. On weeks when we have Peyton with us we have to be a little more selective with what procedures are booked and we appreciate your understanding so far! We have had an overwhelming amount of support from our clients when Peyton is with us and we want you to know how grateful we are to have such a welcoming community!! 🥰🩺

10/09/2024

Strangles is a highly contagious disease characterized by abscessation of the lymphoid tissue in the upper respiratory tract and it is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi equi.

Transmission of the disease occurs by ingestion or inhalation of secretions (from the nose, mouth or abscessing tissue). This can also be transmitted by contaminated equipment/environment.

Clinical signs to monitor for:
🌡️ Fever (temperature over 38.4 Celsius)
💦 Nasal discharge
💤 Lethargy
🩹Swelling under the lower jaw/throatlatch region
💨 May have difficulty breathing or swallowing

Biosecurity:
🧼 Wash hands before and after handling your horses
🛑 Have designated clothes and boots for on-farm work and change before/after going into communal areas (ie. feed stores)
🐎 Limit exposure to other horses outside of your farm, especially if they have an unknown health history
🐴 Quarantine any new horses for 4 weeks prior to herd integration
🪣 Virkon solution for disinfection of potentially contaminated equipment

Vaccination:
💉 Not recommended in potential outbreak scenarios

🩺 Contact the clinic at 250-706-3341 if you have any questions or concerns.

09/21/2024

We are continuing to welcome new clients and patients to our clinic!

Contact our office at (250) 706-3341 to book a visit!

09/21/2024

Entry 1 of our latest project! Busting veterinary myths one week at a time...💪🩺🐴