Mobile Horse Doc

08/20/2024

Mobile Horse Doc is excited to welcome Dr. Madysen Quinby! Dr. Quinby was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After earning a B.S. in Biology from the University of Arkansas, she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Quinby's special interests include reproduction, mare management, and foal care. Dr. Quinby enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking, and being outdoors with her husband, Blain, and dog, Bodie. She enjoys baking, reading, and riding her gelding Skidboot.

06/01/2024

Today we say goodbye to one of our veterinary assistants! Good luck in veterinary school Krista!

05/30/2024

Here is a helpful link to make sure that your foal receives proper nutrition! Follow this link to learn more about what your foal needs.
Link:https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Help_your_Foal_Grow_with_Proper_Nutrition.pdf
Link Source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
If you would like to make an appointment with us or have any concerns please call or text 918-549-0333.

05/29/2024

Here is some information regarding the tetanus vaccine and why your horse should get it. Tetanus is included in the EWT+WNV vaccine that is apart of the annual vaccines we provide. Follow this link in order to learn more about tetanus!
Link: https://aaep.org/resource/tetanus-vaccination-guidelines/
Link Source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
If you would like to make an appointment with us please call or text us at 918-549-0333!

05/03/2024

Get ready for Derby Day ❤️❤️!

05/02/2024

Heaves (equine asthma) mean no turnout time? This is not always true as it depends on the type of equine asthma the horse has. If your horse has dust associated asthma triggers then they would benefit from being outside. If the horse has pasture associated asthma triggers would do better inside. The main thing would be to remove as many triggers for your horses equine asthma as possible. It is important to pay close attention to what your horses asthma triggers are and to reduce them.
Source: EQUUS The Horse Owner's Resource magazine Issue 518 article Is turnout bad for horses with heaves?
If you would like to schedule with us please call or text 918-549-0333!

05/02/2024

BUG SEASON IS HERE!

Besides being very irritating, it's important to remember that some of these insects can spread infection and disease to your horse (and, in some cases, to you as well). Therefore, a smart strategy is to control the problem before it gets out of hand and minimize populations from the beginning.

The attached infographic contains some suggestions to get you started. Please keep in mind that there are many variations of these suggested programs that will still meet the same goals and follow the same principles.

As always, reach out to your veterinarian for recommendations suitable for your horse’s specific situation!

04/20/2024

Let's talk about strangles, which is basically strep throat for horses. Some signs of strangles in your horse would be a spike of their temperature, runny nose. trouble swallowing, a "strangles like" noise in the upper respiratory, swollen lymph nodes, not eating, or abscesses on the throat or the jaw. Incubation period for strangles is 3-14 days and it can last a few weeks. This is why it is important for you to check your horses temperature regularly to determine if they have a fever. It is also important for you to have a plan on the best way to isolate your horse from others in to reduce risk of exposure. You can also talk to your veterinarian about getting the strangles vaccination for your horse.
Source: Strangles: An Old Disease in a Modern World article in The Horse Your Guide To Equine Health Care magazine Spring 2024
If you would like to schedule with us or if you have any concerns please call or text 918-549-0333!

04/19/2024

Here is a list of 10 emergencies that can happen post foaling. 1.- The baby is not delivered within 20 minutes. 2.- Placenta is early, late, and/or y-shaped the placenta should be delivered within 3 hours of birth. 3.- Foal is not standing after 1 hour. 4.- Colostrum does not pass the home brix (IgG) test. 5.- Foal not nursing after 2 hours. 6.- Foal not nursing every 30 minutes, suckles wrong thing, or gets "milk head". 7.- Foal is retaining Meconium (not pooping out the tarry contents it accumulated during digestion). 8.- Mare is disinterested, colicky, sick, has bloody manure or urine. 9.- Foal's IgG level and or WBCs are out of range. 10.- Foal and mare are not interested in each other.
If any of these things happen call your veterinarian immediately.
Source: Post-Foaling Red Flags article in The Horse Your Guide To Equine Health Care Spring 2024 magazine.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule with us please call or text 918-549-0333.

04/17/2024

The flies are here! Make sure to fly spray your horses and get them up to date on all their medical needs! If you would like to schedule with us please call or text 918-549-0333.

04/13/2024

Cool tidbit….

: Unlike humans, horses don’t have collarbones. Their shoulders are held to the rest of their skeleton via a sling of muscles and ligaments instead, often referred to as the “thoracic sling.”

Why is this important? We often ask our equine athletes to perform complex movements that require tremendous strength and coordination, and horses carry the majority of their weight in their front end. Therefore, it is imperative that the bulk of the muscles that support the front end are kept healthy and conditioned, and the horse is trained to use their “motor” — that is, engaging the large hind end muscles as much as possible to avoid excessive weight bearing on the front end.

If the front end of the horse is consistently overweighted or not at an appropriate level of fitness, repetitive biomechanical stresses get transferred down the leg to the smaller ligaments and tendons that were not designed to bear this weight, which can then lead to injury.
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

04/04/2024

Hello everyone, let's go over what lameness in your horse is and what can cause it. The possible causes of lameness and what a lameness exam looks like is talked about in this article. If you would like to know more about lameness follow this link.
Link: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/understanding-lameness
Link source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
If you would like to schedule a lameness exam or have any questions feel free to call or text 918-549-0333!

04/03/2024

Here is a link that goes over why dental care is so important for your horse's health. There is also information on why routine dental care is needed and how it can help your horse.
Link: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/importance-maintaining-health-your-horses-mouth
Link source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
To schedule with us please call or text 918-549-0333!

04/02/2024

Hi everyone, lets go over what to do during an equine emergency and what you should keep in your equine first aid kit. Follow this link to learn more and check out the list of what you should keep in your equine first aid kit.
Link: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/guidelines-follow-during-equine-emergencies
Link source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
If you would like to schedule an appointment with us please call or text 918-549-0333!

03/29/2024

Alright, let's talk about eye conditions and what we can do for them! Eye problems are very common for horses due to their location and size. You can read more about these eye problems in this link to learn more about how they can be treated.
Link: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/common-equine-eye-conditions
Link Source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
If your horse has an eye issue call a veterinarian as soon as possible to get treatment started. To make an appointment or if you have questions you can call or text us at 918-549-0333.

03/28/2024

Extractions come in all shapes and sizes! Can you guess which tooth we are extracting? If you would like to make an appointment with us please call or text us at 918-549-0333!

03/25/2024

'Tis the season to be hairy (horse owners)!

If, however, you notice that your horse is clinging to their winter coat longer than they should, it might be time to give your veterinarian a call — especially if your horse is 15+.

A long haircoat that fails to shed according to normal seasonal patterns is the most classic sign of Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s disease. This disorder of the pituitary gland results in hormonal imbalances and is one of the most common diseases of middle-aged and geriatric horses.

Early diagnosis and treatment are key to helping horses with PPID live long, happy lives. Without treatment, symptoms tend to worsen over time and many horses are euthanized as a consequence of laminitis, recurrent foot abscesses or complications related to bacterial infections.

03/22/2024

Hi everyone, lets talk about tick prevention for your horse! Check out this link to learn where the ticks are coming from and what types of prevention you can use on your horses.
Link: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/tick-control-horses
Link Source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment with us please call or text us at 918-549-0333!

03/20/2024

Hello everyone, lets talk about how to lower the risk of having your horse founder. Follow this link to a article that goes over what causes founder and what you can do to help prevent it.
Link: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/grass-founder
Link Source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
If you would like to schedule an appointment with us please call or text us at 918-549-0333.

03/20/2024

Spring has sprung! Which means…vaccination season is upon us as well!

If you are wondering what vaccinations your horse should receive, the answer is — There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your horse and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine friend should receive and with what frequency!

While vaccination does not prevent disease in all circumstances, a good immunization protocol minimizes the risk of infection and remains an essential component of responsible horse ownership. A vaccination appointment is also the perfect opportunity for a yearly check-up of your equine friend and a great way to catch any health concerns early.

If you have yet to contact your veterinarian about scheduling your horse's vaccinations, we encourage you to do it soon!

03/19/2024

It is officially the first day of Spring! Be sure to get your horses up to date on their vaccinations and dentals before you hit the trails! If you would like to schedule an appointment with us please call or text us at 918-549-0333.

03/15/2024

Cool info!

UNDERSTANDING HOOF ABSCESSES
Sooner or later (and especially at this time of year), nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean? The diagram below shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help you visualize the structures involved in this process.

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over the course of time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great.

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

03/14/2024

Hello everyone, here is a link that goes over castration and what the process is like. If you are interested in learning more about castrating your horse please follow this link.
Link: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/castration-stallion-gelding
Link Source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
If you would like to schedule with us please call or text 918-549-0333!

03/13/2024

This looks like a great educational event!

If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to face a medical emergency.

On March 20, join AAEP members Drs. Allie Catalino, Racquel Lindroth, and Nikki Scherrer for a one-hour webinar discussing how horse owners can prepare themselves for equine veterinary emergencies. Learn to identify problems requiring immediate attention and take appropriate action while awaiting veterinary care!

Attendance is FREE but registration is required; 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.

Register now at https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7L6QaXs_RI6UymQgAWBuvg #/registration

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

03/08/2024

In honor of International Women's Day let's give a shout out to the women here at Mobile Horse Doc!

03/02/2024

Happy world compliment day! Here is our compliment to you and we wish you all a great day!

03/01/2024

It's the first of the month so goodbye February and hello March! Spring time is here so make sure to get your horses caught up before you hit the trails. Call or text us at 918-549-0333 to schedule an appointment!

02/29/2024

Here is a link that will help you know how to help your mare have a safe delivery! This is a good refresher for anyone that has a mare that is almost due. Link: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/foaling-mare-newborn-preparing-safe-successful-foal-delivery
Link Source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
Call or text us at 918-549-0333 for more information.

02/20/2024

Follow this link to learn about the basics of cushing's and insulin resistance in horses. Link: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-endocrine-diseases-basics
Link Source: American Association of Equine Practitioners
If you would like to schedule with us or if you have any questions please call or text 918-549-0333.

02/16/2024

Thank you to all that came to the client education seminar last night! We learned a lot about EPM and how we can treat it. Call or text 918-549-0333 if you have any questions.