Splinter Removal from RF limb. Splinter caused this abnormal hypermetric gait.
A really cool case we worked on today!
About 5 days ago, a video was sent of this young warmblood gelding(see below). No swelling or large injury was seen on the right front. With walking, the horse improved his hypermetric gait seen on the video. He was wrapped with a furazone sweat wrap and given 2 days of bute. The abnormal gait resolved, however the swelling increased each time the wrap was removed. Initially, the swelling was thought to be a bandage bow, however to make sure, it was evaluated by NEEMSC field services. The palmar cannon bone/fetlock region was evaluated via ultrasound after a lameness exam and a small defect in the SDFT (superficial digital flexor tendon) as well as a hyperechoic linear foreign body was seen just lateral to the swelling. There was no puncture wound present!
This horse was diagnosed with a linear foreign body (radiographs ruled out something radio-opaque) so it was presumed wooden or a porcupine quill.
Standing surgery with a local block and standing sedation was performed. Ultrasound was used to guide our incision and the splinters were removed whole (see images). The subcutaneous tissue and area of SDFT affected are going to need a bit of time to heal, however we expect a full recovery!
This video is another successful case we wanted to share with our clients. It’s in regards to wound healing so if you’re too squeamish you may want to skip! We are wanting to share how well this mare is doing!
This horse was seen by NEEMSC field service on Wednesday. He came in from a paddock he shares with his buddies acutely LF lame. A thorough physical exam pointed us towards a presumptive diagnosis of ”partial radial neuropraxia”. He was treated and evaluated daily. Check out the consecutive videos to see his rapid response to our treatment!
NEEMSC COVID-19 Patient and Client Care Update
At NEEMSC we are staying current with the COVID-19 developments and have developed policies and procedures to keep our clients, staff and veterinarians safe while continuing to care for our patients.
We will continue to schedule appointments and see patients during this time, although we are limiting the schedule to avoid multiple cases simultaneously. The situation is ever changing and as such we will adjust our policies accordingly.
Here is what we are doing at NEEMSC to help reduce the risk and slow the spread of COVID-19:
ON THE FARM:
Please only have one person present for the appointment. Please respect social distancing as much as possible. IF YOU ARE SICK, please find someone else to be there for you. If you cannot find a replacement and it is an emergency, please contact us by phone and we will handle the emergency in your absence and then discuss our findings with you over the phone.
AT THE CLINIC:
IF YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE HOSPITAL IN PERSON. Call us at 1-603-749-9111 and we will help arrange alternatives to assist you with your veterinary related needs.
FOR APPOINTMENTS AND EMERGENCIES:
Please remain in your vehicle and call 1-603-749-9111. A member of the NEEMSC team will meet you at your vehicle and assist your horse into the building. Only one person is allowed to accompany each appointment, however we also highly recommend that you stay in your vehicle and we discuss findings over the phone or remotely. Payment can also be done over the phone during this time.
To further minimize staff contact/exposure, we will be switching phones over to emergency status by 4pm; however, you still can contact staff and/or a veterinarian via the normal number.
FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PICKUP:
Please call 1-603-749-9111 and let us know when you will be picking up your medication. We will either bring the medication out to your vehicle or leave it in the designated drop box.
PATIENT VISITATION:
There are several ways to beat the heat. With hair this fabulous how can you resist?
Another success story! To often these becomes tragic loses but this horse survived thanks to it’s wonderful owners for giving him the shot he deserved!
We have seen so many significant equine gastric ulcers this spring! Check out this success story!
Another successful case we wanted to share! Enjoy the video we made describing what we did to help this horse!
Another great case to share!!