Heartwood Equine Veterinary Services

11/26/2024

Reminder! Dr. Glaude is getting ready to head to Ocala, FL this winter. She is still booking a few more weeks of appointments with limited availability for December. If you would like an appointment prior to winter call or text 207-745-3187.

11/08/2024

It’s that time of year! Sometimes we hear of the ultimate stab rabbit otherwise known as the porcupine attack.
Who attacked who is always the question! The horse or dog never seems to come out winning.

When this happens near the mouth be sure to get a dental exam! Sometimes little fistulas will form under the lip from missed quills. Other times quills will be deeper in the mouth than expected. Removal gives immediate relief.

Book an appointment this fall just call or text 207-745-3187

10/30/2024

Part 2! Take a close look at this horse’s face and you can see how asymmetrical it is. This 14 yr old QH presents with the left nostril higher and a larger left TMJ. His mandible is also shifted away from the right side.
With a sedated oral examination, a fractured tooth is seen. Tooth 108 has a fracture. The outside (lateral) aspect of the tooth is fractured on the clinical crown and the fragment is causing a wound or laceration on the horse’s cheek. The fragment was removed and xrays were taken to determine if the tooth should be extracted further. The arrows in the xrays show that the tooth does have changes of the distal root blunting with a widening periodontal ligament. An extraction is recommended but for now we hope removing the fragment will help give some comfort.

10/24/2024

Why are dental exams more than just floating teeth?

The first part to a thorough dental examination is a compete evaluation of the horse. This includes an evaluation prior to even touching the animal. The first part of the examination is looking and providing a thorough evaluation. First, we look at the body condition and take vitals to determine the status of the horse’s health prior to sedation. Here is a photo of a horse that was seen this past week. This photo shows what we might expect during this examination. This is a new horse to the owner. Clinical symptoms have been quidding and snappy in the stall. The horse is mid-teens. What do you see?

09/29/2024

Dr. Glaude had a fantastic time at the Veterinary Dental Forum in Palm Springs California learning some new innovative techniques and research in Equine Veterinary Dentistry! She also met with Dr. Kristen Clapp of Upper Valley Equine Services LLC from Chester, Vermont and many other dental specialists to discuss the world of equine dentistry.

While she was in Palm Springs she took some time to explore and do some short hikes in the wicked hot dry 100+ F environment of the Joshua Tree National Park! Definitely a place to return and hike, but with much cooler temperatures!

As she didn’t melt, she will be returning to Maine and is booking fall appointments. There are a few spots available in October still as she moves on into booking November. Call or text 207-745-3187 for availability.

08/13/2024

Heartwood Equine Veterinary Services is looking for a part-time veterinary assistant for the fall season. We are a mobile equine dental and integrated medicine practice based out of Hampden, ME. We are looking for a veterinary assistant with a strong equine background and exceptional handling skills. Prior experience as an assistant is not required. Pay is hourly.

The ideal candidate would:
-Have a strong work ethic, is timely and can pay attention to detail.
-Have good communication skills and positive interaction with clients.
-Can handle and restrain horses of all sizes and personalities for veterinary care.
-Be able to assist with handling dental procedures, handling for chiropractic examinations, assist in diagnostic imaging and surgical procedures, help with record keeping.
- Last long hours in the car as drive time is anywhere from 1-4 hr a day. A large area of central Maine is covered.

If you’re interested in a friendly positive learning environment this might be the job for you. Please send a resume, small write up and two references Dr. Glaude at [email protected]

07/12/2024

Dr. Glaude will be away for the week of July 13-July 21. Please call or text if you need an appointment. Messages will be returned when she is back on July 22. She is currently booking August and September appointments.

Photo: fractures crown of an incisor with exposed pulp horn!

04/26/2024

Dental care is so important for the overall health of our horses but making sure we are providing that care in a safe and caring manner is just as important. Notice we are not using the dental stand. Gunny was not a fan thus we took away the stand and reassured he was ok using our voices. He allowed a full dental exam and float.

How do you help a scared, blind, two thousand pound (plus!) horse feel comfortable enough to get his teeth floated?

Well, some sedation certainly helps to take the edge off, but the rest of the effort is pure love and patience. ❤️

Gunny has a soft spot for women true, and when he hears some melodic praise and doesn't feel pressured, he let's us do what we need to do. And dental health is so important for animals!

If they don't have dental care they often have problems brewing that impact their nutrition and overall health. Just like us.

Big animals need to chew a lot of food to keep weight on, and they can develop painful teeth, and ulcers inside their mouths, just to mention a few issues! We need to know what's going on in there! 😬🦷😁

Thank you to Heartwood Equine Veterinary Services for helping us to teach Gunny that even though dentistry can be a little bit unnerving when youre not used to it, in the end, it's all good!

03/25/2024

Dr. Glaude and her husband Alex had an amazing last weekend at the World Equestrian Center watching the Longines League of Nations thanks to Platinum Performance! It was quite the show with the USA placing 3rd and a fabulous drone show to end the night!

Dr. Glaude will be heading back north this weekend. She is now booking May appointments. Please excuse as she may be slightly slow at returning messages as she is preparing for her trip home. If you would like to book an appointment please call or text 207-745-3187 and she will get back to you as soon as possible!

12/23/2023

Happy Holidays! Dr. Glaude is no longer booking appointments this winter as she is heading to Ocala, FL. Please call or text if you would like to book in Ocala as she is now accepting clients in that area for dentistry, chiropractic or acupuncture.

She will be booking spring appointments starting end of February for Maine.