Sandhill Veterinary Services

08/05/2026

🍂 Fall show season is almost here! 🍂

Before you head down the road, make sure both you and your horse are show-ready!

✅ Coggins up to date
💉 Vaccines current
🩹 Emergency medicine kit stocked
🚛 Trailer packed and ready to roll

Take care of the details now, so you can focus on enjoying the show season ahead! Our schedule fills up quickly this time of year, and we want to accommodate everyone. Call us today to reserve your appointment: 386-293-2591!

Wishing everyone safe travels, healthy horses, great rides, and lots of goals met this fall! 🍁🐴

07/09/2026

07/06/2026

Dealing with biting flies can be a big job. Effective fly control can include both prevention and treatment strategies. Contact us to help evaluate the issue and recommend the best methods for protecting your horses!
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06/30/2026

☀️ Summer Heat Is Here – Keep Your Horses Hydrated! 🐴💧

With temperatures soaring, your horses are losing essential electrolytes through sweat faster than you think. Replacing those lost minerals is key to supporting hydration, performance, and recovery during these hot summer months.

Summer Games Electrolytes are available through our online pharmacy, making it easy to keep your horses feeling their best all season long.

✅ Supports hydration
✅ Replenishes essential electrolytes lost through sweat
✅ Ideal for horses in work, turnout, or travel during hot weather

Order now and put it on auto ship through the summer :)
https://sandhill.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy/shop/summer-games%C2%AE-electrolyte-powder-prod358006

06/29/2026

🌞🐴 Beat the Heat: Keep Your Horses Cool & Hydrated! 💧

These blistering summer days can be tough on our equine partners. Horses rely on us to help them stay safe when temperatures soar.

Here are a few simple ways to help:
🐎 Provide unlimited access to clean, fresh water at all times.
🧂 Offer electrolytes when appropriate, especially after heavy sweating or exercise.
🌳 Make sure there's plenty of shade or a well-ventilated shelter.
💨 Use fans or misters in barns when possible to improve airflow.
🌅 Schedule riding or turnout during the cooler morning or evening hours.
🥕 Soak hay or feed if needed to increase water intake, and keep an eye on appetite.
👀 Watch for signs of heat stress, including excessive sweating (or lack of sweating), rapid breathing, lethargy, weakness, or elevated heart rate.

A little extra attention during extreme heat can go a long way in keeping our horses healthy, comfortable, and happy. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and give your four-legged friends a little extra TLC this summer! ❤️🐴

How are you helping your horses beat the heat? Share your favorite tips in the comments! 👇

06/22/2026

🐾 Exciting News! 🐾

Our online pharmacy is now live!

You can conveniently order medications, request refills, and shop trusted health products for your horses, dogs, and cats—all while supporting your local veterinary team.

✔️ Easy online ordering
✔️ Prescription refills
✔️ Convenient home delivery
✔️ Trusted products recommended by your veterinarian

Visit our online pharmacy today:

https://sandhill.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy/

Thank you for supporting local veterinary care and trusting us with your animals' health! 🐴🐶🐱

06/19/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW WORLD SCREWWORM (NWS) & EQUINE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS🚨

Horse owners planning interstate travel should be aware of new regulations related to the recent detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States.

Several states, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, have established additional entry requirements for horses originating from designated areas in Texas and New Mexico where NWS concerns currently exist.

🐴 Current requirements may include the following for RENTRY to FLORIDA:

• A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) completed within 5 days of travel
• Documentation confirming the horse was examined prior to travel and showed no signs of NWS infestation
• An entry permit or authorization number issued by the destination state before arrival
• Records of any NWS-related treatment, when applicable

🐛 Why the concern?

New World Screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest and feed on living tissue. If not identified and treated promptly, infestations can lead to severe tissue damage, secondary infections, significant discomfort, and serious health complications.

📍 As regulatory agencies continue monitoring the situation, horse owners traveling through or into southern states may experience additional health certificate and permitting requirements. We encourage clients to plan ahead, especially when arranging interstate transport.

For our Florida clients: We can provide the health certificate needed for horses leaving the state. However, if your horse travels to or through an affected area and is returning to Florida from a designated NWS-infected zone, additional entry requirements may apply, including obtaining a new Certificate of Veterinary Inspection prior to re-entering Florida. Be sure to check current regulations before your return trip, as requirements can change quickly.

Our team is staying up to date on the latest guidance and regulatory changes. If you have upcoming travel plans with your horse, please contact us well in advance so we can help ensure all necessary documentation is in place.

We will continue sharing updates as more information becomes available.

https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Pests-and-Diseases/Animal-Pests-and-Diseases/New-World-Screwworm

06/10/2026

🚨 BIG THINGS ARE COMING... 👀

Next week, Dr. Callie is heading out of town for a special upgrade!🤩

We're giving you a sneak peek with this photo... but can you guess what it is? 🤔

Drop your guesses in the comments below! 👇
We'll reveal the answer soon! 😎

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th. In the event of an emergency, Dr. Callie will be available to clients and we will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

Wishing you a Safe and Meaningful Memorial Day,

Sandhill Veterinary Services
386-293-2591

04/17/2026

Hello!

Please mark your calendars for the following dates as Dr. Callie will be out of the office and unavailable during these times:

✈️ Wednesday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 26th ✈️


Our office will remain open during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8am to 5:30pm) for routine scheduling. Please be aware that if you need a medication refill, it will not be filled until the following week when Dr. Callie is back in town. In the event of an emergency, we DO have coverage for local clients. If an emergency were to arise, please contact the office and we will triage accordingly. Depending on the nature of the emergency, we may recommend hauling to EMCO. Please be prepared to travel if necessary. You will find their address and contact information below.

Equine Medical Center of Ocala, located at 7107 W HWY 326 Ocala, FL 34482 (352) 873-7830.

Thank you!

The Sandhill Veterinary Services Team
386-293-2591