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08/16/2024

08/09/2024

It's good to have friends!

08/03/2024

Have a great weekend, stay tuned to the weather!

08/02/2024

07/11/2024

Another casualty of fireworks. Please consider the animals when planning celebrations.

07/11/2024

Just a heads up! Dr. Hennessy will be out of town July 20th to the 28th. If you need anything, please call to schedule so we can fit you in this week or next. 863-287-8413

07/09/2024

Eye injuries should always be considered an emergency.

07/06/2024

Have a great weekend!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!! Stay safe and remember to keep your dogs inside or on a leash if outside.

06/28/2024

Babies are great at healing! Look at how this guy is doing!

06/21/2024

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With the Fourth of July just around the corner, now is a good time to make preparations to keep your horses, farm animals and pets safe during any fireworks that will be happening in your area.

The graphic below lists some tips to get you started. If you horses are staying out overnight, be sure to check your fencing ahead of time and neutralize any hazards like rocks, branches or holes that could lead to injury if the animals start bolting. If you are really worried about your horse's safety, consult your veterinarian about calming agents and sedatives.

No matter what your Independence Day plans are, above all please remember to practice safety and be considerate of the people and the animals living around you so EVERYONE may have an enjoyable celebration.

Happy 4th! 🇺🇸

06/06/2024

Horses can get small summer sores near the eye from a combination of tears and rubbing the area from fly irritation. A good first step to treating the area is to clean the tears and any discharge daily, apply a small dab of wonder dust (be careful not to get it in the eye), deworn with ivermectin and have the horse wear a fly mask (a Lycra type is great because bugs can't slip under the exges).

05/30/2024

A quick guide for applying a poultice pressure bandage. This is a great option for bringing swelling down in the lower leg.

05/22/2024

05/20/2024

Look at these adorable cousins!

05/18/2024

Oh the trouble they get into! The earlier a wound like this is addressed by your vet the better the chances skin can be saved and wound will heal quicker.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day!!

05/10/2024

Having regular dental floats done on your horse is a great way to find problems like this tongue ulcer.

05/08/2024

Two examples of how a hoof abcess may present. They are sometimes hard to spot but you may notice a foul odor.

05/06/2024

Rain Rot is a bacteria which can occur even when it's not rainy season. Shedding hair and sweat provide a perfect environment for it to spread. To keep Rain Rot away or cure it remove all shedding hair and keep the skin clean.

05/03/2024

Have a great weekend!!!!

05/03/2024

All emergencies are unplanned but some are preventable. If your horses aren't on a vaccine routine to address your local threats, please consider calling to start one today. A visit from your vet twice a year could prevent an emergency call with devastating consequences for you and your horse. EEE and WNV are preventable, make sure they are vaccinated.

04/21/2024

04/16/2024

Look at the Wolf teeth on this guy!!!

04/09/2024

You never know where the day will take you....

04/04/2024

Never a dull day!

03/29/2024

Happy Easter

03/28/2024

Differentiating between allergy and respiratory infection can be difficult. Our Stablelab test can assist in making the correct diagnosis and get your horse started on treatment.

03/27/2024

Same day answers gets your horses treatment started faster.

03/25/2024

How cute is she??