Hoof and Paw Veterinary Care, LLC

08/23/2024

Wrigley, the charming Mini Schnauzer, steals the heart with his cuteness.

08/23/2024

Levi sent this to Lodi Veterinary service and thanks for his care!

08/23/2024

An unvaccinated horse in Marquette County, Wisconsin, recently tested positive for West Nile virus.

08/22/2024

August 22, 2024

This is so very true!!

08/22/2024

Vets need vets too! My seven and a half year old quarter horse came up four out of five lame with a sudden pain in his left front foot. After examination I determined it was a abscess. Pain medication was administered poultice was put on the foot overnight. Pain medication administered the next morning. At noon on Monday he coliced violently. I believe the pain from the foot was too much for his fragile demeanor and his guts shut down and he didn't drink. Thank you neighbor Dave and Darla DVM loyal vet service for helping me get him treated diagnosed and ultimately shipped down to Lodi Veterinary service. Both Darla and I felt that there was an abnormality on palpation concerned that there was a twist of the intestine especially because he started colicing again roughly an hour after banamine was administered. At Lodi Dr Corrine palpated him again and confirmed a mild twist. Gastro guard was given because of the amount of pain medication he was going to get for his sore foot and 20 liters of IV lactated ringers was started. Next Dr Laura took X-rays revealed an abscess on the medial heel bulb---see radiograph. Policing the foot and shockwave therapy were started. Today I got to bring him home after 72 hours. So happy to have him here on the farm again. When I drove him down there for the 3-hour trailer drive I honestly did not expect to bring him home the trailer was shaking so bad with him being in pain. Thank you neighbor Dave thank you Darla thank you trainer Billy and thank you my friends for listening to me on the phone and supporting me. Especially thanks goes to all at Lodi Veterinary Care. Now I will work with homeopathic medicine and a cold laser to bring the abscess to a head along with epsom salt soaks over the next two to three days. Anytime one of my own animals get sick it is always a humbling experience to me and makes me more compassionate towards my clients when they have problems. When you look at the radiograph under the letter M you can see a round darker pocket with a track going down toward the foot--- that is the abscess.

08/16/2024

With American Association of Equine Practitioners – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

08/16/2024

Thank you Adam Carr from Revive Chiropractic for adjusting my 12-year-old Vizsla Bennie. Bennie has been having some hind end weakness and pain along his lumbar spine. This was his first adjustment. He took it like a champ considering!

08/16/2024

Have you ever been told to not allow a hot, sweaty horse to drink cold water because it could lead to colic, founder or tie up?

This notion is actually a myth, and a dangerous one too, because it could lead to dehydration and very serious (and real) consequences. A sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated without delay (i.e. don’t wait for the horse to cool down first).

The key, however, is to know how much water to allow at one time — because of the equine stomach’s relatively small capacity, offer small amounts of water every 20 minutes until the horse drinks his fill rather than letting the animal drink it all at once.

Remember that water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by many factors, but the average idle 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may easily double or triple in a hot environment! Therefore, it goes without saying that providing cool, clean water to your horses at all times is of paramount importance.

Source: Equus Magazine and AAEP member Dr. Anthony Blikslager. More information about offering a horse water can be found at https://equusmagazine.com/.../offering-a-horse-water...

08/08/2024

Just a reminder to all of you with foals--first deworming should have been done at 2 months second one at 4 months and so on at least until they're 2 years of age. First vaccinations for foals coming from a mayor that has been vaccinated is at 4 months of age.

08/04/2024

On Aug. 8, join AAEP member veterinarians Dr. Elizabeth Gorrell and Dr. Chelsea Folmar for a one-hour webinar discussing the essentials of disaster preparation. Whether it's tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires, learn to plan with confidence and ensure you and your animals are ready for any emergency.

Registration is FREE but required; AAEP members will receive an email with a Zoom registration link on 8/1, so be sure to check your inbox if you missed it.

Attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

Register here: https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjyrhJK7RrOsV5LFljMxxg #/registration

08/03/2024

This year good quality hay that is dry will be at a premium. Make sure you have your hay tested----Central Wisconsin co-op can come out and do this or you can come to my house and pick up a probe and the paperwork so you can ship it yourself. A hay test will give you an idea of the quality of the hay, the protein content, the calcium phosphorus ratio, the energy content and much more. Remember hay should be approximately 98% of your horse's diet. During the winter horses should be consuming 1.5% of their body weight roughly 15 lb a day. Hay that has poor protein content is not good for the growth of young horses or senior horses. Hay that has an improper calcium phosphorus ratio is not good for growing fetus or a growing weanling. Hay that has too high of a starch content is not good for metabolic horses. There are many reasons to test hay. When you get your results back, you can call me or you can call Doctor's Choice and talk with Craig Sandmeyer who is more than willing to interpret your results.

07/31/2024

Cutarebra larvae from neck and abdomen of 4 week old kitten. So fun! Check out Google to see life cycle of this creature.

07/20/2024

Maria scrivan cartoon

07/20/2024

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07/19/2024

This little one week old Arabian c**t was choking today! He apparently had eaten some manure and choked on it. I sedated him, gave him an anti-inflammatory, also gave him oxytocin which is supposed to relax smooth muscle of the esophagus. Then we passed a stallion urinary catheter ( thank God I had it because my small nasal gastric tube for ponies would not fit this little guy's nose) and flushed in and out just above the blockage with water and mineral oil. It took three people holding the foal to get it done. Foal is doing well now! Also put the foal on an antibiotic just in case he inhaled some of the water, milk or saliva that wouldn't go down his throat when he was choked.

07/17/2024

DYK? Wisconsin has the fourth-largest Amish population among 32 states. Animal-drawn vehicles, also known as horse and buggies, are a common sight in some rural areas of Wisconsin. These vehicles usually go less than 25 mph.

Not exceeding the speed limit and paying attention to the road in front of you, especially around corners, are the best ways to avoid dangerous situations with animal-drawn vehicles. If you approach an animal-drawn vehicle, slow down and only pass when safe to do so.

07/16/2024

I had to put three dogs to sleep today--two at their homes and one at my place. Generally I do a lot of at home euthanasias for clients. It is one of the most satisfying things I do as a vet---relieve pain and suffering and help clients make that very difficult decision. I always think of my Mom that had cancer and did not have this option. Each of the owners had their own way of saying good bye today. One took their dog fishing in the morning. One took their pet on a loved golf cart ride before I got there. One made a big cozy bed for their pet and loved on them before I arrived. As I write this a tear comes to my eye. I am greatful for this because it means after 34 years of being a vet I still care and can feel. This is good. Whenever you come to this decision for your pet---feel free to call and talk it over. Talking always helps and I will make it a point to be there for you. Picture of my old man for attention ---he was stuck under the arena fence.

07/15/2024

Here is another option for your weekend urgent care needs for small animal. Services will start on Saturday August 5th 2024. Note--- true emergencies still need to be seen by a more equipped clinic such as Allied Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Chippewa Falls which is open 24/7 7 days a week.

07/13/2024

The summer heat and sun won't be letting up any time soon, so make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.

07/12/2024

DRY first crop hay, orchard grass with some alfalfa, 1100 lb bales, $70 per bale, 50 available, string wrapped, no preservative, stored in shed currently, can come and take a look at the hay anytime-Dr Hartman has purchased hay from these people before--- they are located by Neillsville Haley Schultz 715-937-1323 N4263 Hwy G Neillsville

07/07/2024

We have one spot open for our July 20th Saturday Jennifer Bull Adult Equitation Clinic. 9:00am to 4:00 p.m. Cost $210 for the day. Check out Twin Oaks performance Arena page events for details.Location w4428 Rock Creek road Loyal Wisconsin Dr Sabine Hartman's farm 715-937-1917 Wednesday July 10th last day to sign up.