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Southern Performance Veterinary Acupuncture and Wellness

Providing your horse with high quality integrative care.

11/12/2024

🔎Here's where you can find Dr. Garcia this week!
To schedule an appointment, please contact by phone or email.
👇
(803) 673-3039
[email protected]

⭐️If you're interested in VMM (chiropractic) or acupuncture and have questions about how these modalities could benefit your horse, contact by phone or email for a FREE consult!

For more information about the services Dr. Garcia provides, please visit the website at:
https://www.southernperformancevet.com

11/07/2024

RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOUR HORSE IS ACCIDENT-PRONE...🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. There are several behavioral traits that make horses especially accident-prone: one is their instinctive flight-or-fight response; another is their need to establish the pecking order within a herd; and a third is their natural curiosity. Such behaviors account for many of the cuts, bruises, and abrasions that horses suffer. In fact, lacerations are probably the most common emergency that horse owners must contend with.

Do you know what to do if your horse is cut or bleeding? The initial steps you take to treat a wound can prevent further damage and speed healing, and maintaining your presence of mind could save your horse's life. Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind in case of emergency; how you will ultimately proceed will depend on your horse's individual circumstances, and on the advice you receive from your veterinarian.

10/06/2024

🔎Here's where you can find Dr. Garcia this week!
To schedule an appointment, please contact by phone or email.
👇
(803) 673-3039
[email protected]

⛈There will not be any appointments scheduled for Wednesday this week in preparation for the severe weather.

⭐️If you're interested in VMM (chiropractic) or acupuncture and have questions about how these modalities could benefit your horse, contact by phone or email for a FREE consult!

For more information about the services Dr. Garcia provides, please visit the website at:
https://www.southernperformancevet.com

10/02/2024

We are devastated to see the disastrous effects of Hurricane Helene that have impacted thousands of people and equines far and wide. Please join The Foundation for the Horse, the AAEP's charitable arm, in aiding the victims of the hurricane with a donation to help those affected.

The Foundation for the Horse works directly with equine veterinarians on the ground to make sure supplies, hay, feed and veterinary care are provided to animals in need.

Pictured is an example of the devasting effects the residents of Hendersonville, NC have suffered during Hurricane Helene.

If you would like to join us in aiding those affected, donate at: https://membership.aaep.org/FFTH/Shared_Content/Donation-Pages/Give-Now.aspx?ItemId=DISASTER_RELIEF&SourceCode=GiveNow&fbclid=IwY2xjawFnmcNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaHxoC1eLyh3A4yhmAjxmWHPmr_MlVVwcEAQlS7eG9dEchYSrXaPsyTwdQ_aem_XLRekJJPklcJ9rVpFvH-Tg

09/16/2024

🔎Here's where you can find Dr. Garcia this week!
To schedule an appointment, please contact by phone or email.
👇
(803) 673-3039
[email protected]

☯️Dr. Garcia will be at The Chi University on Thursday and Friday for the 26th Annual International Conference on TCVM.

👉If you are going to Regionals and would like your horse treated before you go, please contact Dr. Garcia ASAP to get on the schedule.
⭐️⭐️Congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard to qualify and who will be at WEC competing.⭐️⭐️

⭐️If you're interested in VMM (chiropractic) or acupuncture and have questions about how these modalities could benefit your horse, contact by phone or email for a FREE consult!
For more information about the services Dr. Garcia provides, please visit the website at:
https://www.southernperformancevet.com

09/03/2024

🔎Here's where you can find Dr. Garcia this week!
To schedule an appointment, please contact by phone or email.
👇
(803) 673-3039
[email protected]

👉If you will be competing at Regionals and would like your horse treated before you go, please contact Dr. Garcia ASAP to get on the schedule.

⭐️If you're interested in VMM (chiropractic) or acupuncture and have questions about how these modalities could benefit your horse, contact by phone or email for a FREE consult!

For more information about the services Dr. Garcia provides, please visit the website at:
https://www.southernperformancevet.com

08/29/2024

Though fall is right around the corner, the summer heat continues to hold strong. ☀️

Therefore, it's imperative that we are able to recognize signs of heat stress and stroke in our equine companions.

Signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening; they may include the following:

1) Temperature as high as 105 to 107 F
2) Rapid breathing, rapid pulse
3) Stumbling, weakness, depression
4) Refusal to eat or work
5) Dry skin and dehydration
6) In severe cases, a horse may collapse or go into convulsions or a coma

Exercise is a major source of body heat, and horses with a compromised ability to sweat (Anhidrosis) are especially at risk of overheating, even in cooler weather with a small amount of exercise. Horses with heavy muscling, excess fat or in poor condition will also be more prone to problems. (Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to issues in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.)

Foals are at risk in hot weather as well. While the mare may be fine, her foal may get sick from being out on a hot day, as foals usually cannot take as much heat as adult horses. Does this mean you should not work your horse on a hot day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use your common sense.

Remain vigilant in recognizing dehydration and signs of heat exhaustion, as heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke quickly. Above all, be kind and attentive to your horse’s need. If you feel hot, your equine friend feels even hotter. So, if they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.

08/12/2024

Summer is a great time of the year to be a horse owner but let's not forget that heat, aggressive insects, and drought-hardened pastures can really impact the health and comfort of our equine friends.

One of the side effect of the heat for some horses is the inability to sweat properly. This condition, called anhidrosis, is potentially dangerous for horses because it compromises their ability to thermoregulate even in weather that doesn’t seem that hot, and therefore puts them at higher risk of heat stress.

Anhidrosis is not fully understood yet; it is widespread in the hot and humid regions of the southeastern United States and the Gulf states, but it is also widely reported elsewhere during the summer and particularly during heat waves. If your horse has a high respiratory rate and does not seem to tolerate turnout on hot days, be sure to discuss it with your veterinarian.

Remember that administering unnecessary medications without consulting your horse doctor first could do more harm than good, as it puts your equine friend at risk of developing harmful side effects!

07/29/2024

07/10/2024

Learn about reasons to use complementary therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic for your horse and the research behind them.

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🎅Are you looking for a way to show your horse a little extra love this Christmas? Contact Dr. Garcia to schedule an appointment for acupuncture and/or medical manipulation (chiropractic) to get your horse feeling their best! Each appointment is tailored to the needs of that specific horse. Whether they're an upper level performance horse or an older trail horse, every horse can benefit from these treatment modalities. To schedule an appointment, please contact by phone or email: (803) 673-3039 [email protected] If you're interested in acupuncture or medical manipulation (chiropractic), but not sure how it could benefit your horse, call for a FREE consult! For more information about the services Dr. Garcia provides, please visit the website at: https://www.southernperformancevet.com

The Multi Radiance ACTIVet PRO in action! Laser therapy provides non-invasive, drug free pain relief to manage muscle soreness and sensitivity that can occur during competition. When your horse feels their best, they can perform at their highest level. Contact Dr. Garcia to see how you can incorporate laser therapy into your horse's conditioning program and give them the competitive edge they need.

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Electroacupuncture is a great way to relieve pain and discomfort related to musculoskeletal disorders. An electric current is passed between specific points to enhance the stimulation.