Sulphur River Veterinary Clinic

01/25/2025

I hate bot larvae.
I see them quite often at whole horse dissections and when the larvae detach from the stomach wall, they leave behind deep holes.

These holes are about 2 mm deep.

The part of the stomach that we see is the non glandular part. It is the upper part and is not acid secreting.
You can just about see the glandular part which is pinkish in the photo.

Bot larvae seem to choose the non glandular part but I do see them at the margin between these 2 parts which is called the Margo plicata. Rarely they are found in the glandular layer as that part has a very low pH is acidic due to hydrochloride acid.

I really feel bot latvae are a problem because when they detach, the holes left behind are at risk from the acid splashing up onto that area. This I believe could destroy tissue and cause ulcers.

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01/17/2025

Calicivirus in cats.

Feline calicivirus is a highly contagious virus that causes a mild to severe respiratory infection and oral disease in cats. It is especially common in shelters and breeding colonies, and often infects young cats. Most cats recover completely after a calicivirus infection, but rare strains can be especially deadly. The virus poses no threat to humans.
There are several vaccines available to help protect your cat or kitten.

We have seen several cases in the northeast Texas area. - Dr. Fowler

01/16/2025

Tetanus in horses.

Tetanus is a devastating disease caused by the spores of the clostridia bacteria. Clostridia bacteria are present in the dirt especially in Northeast Texas. When an animal gets a cut or puncture wound, the bacteria from the soil can get into the wound. Under certain conditions, the bacteria will produce spores that attack the nervous system and cause horses to lock up in a constant, whole body, muscle spasm. Imagine having a cramp in every muscle of your body! It is very difficult to save horses once they get signs of tetanus and most of them die from seizures or complications.

Tetanus can be prevented by vaccinating your horse. Like most vaccines, it takes 2-3 vaccine doses for the body to create a good immune response to a particular disease. It is important to start a foal's vaccines around 4-5 months old. It is also important to vaccinate a pregnant mare a month or two before her foaling date so she can pass the antibodies to her foal through her colostrum (the first milk right after the foal is born).

We can help guide you on an appropriate vaccination plan for your horse! Call SRVC today.

-Dr. Fowler

01/14/2025

Pre-show season soundness evaluation! Many of us horse owners are gearing up for the show season by looking at the calendar and getting mentally prepared. Is your horse ready? We can help at Sulphur River Veterinary Clinic. We can use a combination of a traditional lameness exam (watching the horse move on level ground in straight lines and circles and flexion exams), followed by a thorough acupressure exam and in-depth osteopathic (chiropractic) exam. If certain areas are identified as painful or abnormal, x-rays, ultrasounds, and nerve blocks can further identify or locate the problem. A plan can then be formulated for treatment such as joint, tendon, or ligament injections, or another appropriate therapeutic plan can be developed. Call if you are interested in getting your horse checked out!- Dr. Fowler

01/08/2025

Are you ready for foaling and breeding season? We are! We can help with newborn foals and basic foaling emergencies. If you are looking to breed your mare this year, we can help with that as well. We do ultrasound, pre-breeding workups, and breeding with cooled-shipped and frozen semen.

Foaling Red Flags:
1) Foaling passes the 20-minute and/or 45- minute mark after contractions have started
2) The placenta is late or early or not in a "y" shape
3) The foal isn't standing within one hour
4) The colostrum doesn't pass the home Brix test
5) The foal isn't nursing in 2 hours
6) The foal isn't getting up to nurse every half hour, suckles the wrong thing, or milk all over his face/head/neck
7) The foal is retaining meconium
8) The foal's IgG (anitbodies) or white blood cells are out of range
9) The mare seems disinterested, colicky, sick, or has bloody urine or manure
10) The mare and foal are disinterested in each other

01/05/2025

🥶 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞...

✝️ Sunday: There is likely not enough electrolytes, probiotics, feed, hay, water or blankets to help your horse deal with a nearly 50 degree drop. We suggest praying and no major feed changes. Horses are born looking for a place to enter heaven.

🫣 Monday & Tuesday: Owners will overthink every behavior they see because of Sunday during a PTSD episode.

🥶 Wednesday - Saturday: There may be tears. A lot of social media searching for the next “barn hack” for frozen troughs. 74 extra trips to the barn to stare at Horses that are more than likely perfectly fine.

Pray for your Texas friends… we are NOT okay.

➡️ WZEquine.com

01/02/2025

We have seen a lot of panleukopenia, aka cat parvo, in the area lately. Make sure your kitties are up to date on their vaccines! 💖

11/28/2024

Dogs die. But dogs live, too.
Right up until they die, they live.
They live brave, beautiful lives.
They protect their families. And love us.
And make our lives a little brighter.
And they don't waste time
being afraid of tomorrow ..

Dan Gemeinhart, The Honest Truth 🐶

Artist Credit: 'Best Buddies' by GallowayArts via Etsy

11/17/2024

This makes me giggle. Especially when I prescribe Chinese Herbs for treatment 🤪

11/17/2024

11/01/2024

Judge the pumpkins carved by our staff!
Message us which one is your favorite!
We will announce who carved the winning pumpkin soon!
Happy Halloween and be safe trick or treating!!!!!
SRVC Staff

10/29/2024

Good afternoon, everyone! This is Katelyn hope all is well, and everyone is gearing up for the holiday season, with that being said Halloween is almost over and I have some very spoiled piggy's that would love any leftover non carved pumpkins!! You can drop off at the clinic and let someone know these are for the pigs! Thank you so much in advance! They will greatly appreciate it too!
- KW

10/13/2024

10/05/2024

https://www.scienceofmotion.com/documents/i_kissingspine.html

I see and diagnose a lot of kissing spine, but it must be the aftermath of other factors gone wrong, and it is the bodie’s way of saying it cannot compensate any longer. Low heels- long toes, genetics, poor development as a foal, unnatural environment, poor training/riding. What do you think is a common cause of kissing spines? This article has good insight into treating the spine through proper training. Thanks!

The problem of equine kissing spine often combines genetic anomaly and protective posture