Happy Monday! Timothy loves to be scratched! π€©
βPet me PLEASE!β π₯°
Check out this cool video of Dr. Rannala doing electroacupuncture. Every month Dr. Rannala will be featuring an acupuncture case of the month, check out our post from September 1st! Give us a call if you are interested in scheduling acupuncture for your horse.
This ultrasound is of a little foal at 45 days old. If you look closely you can see the heart beat!
This little one loves a good scratch! β€β
Leaf attack! Jolene is growing up so fast. We love getting to see her. π
When you need a little comfort from your canine bestie, dog kisses to the rescue! π
Something to lift your spirits, puppies! π₯°πΆ
One of these things is not like the other... π΄π΄π
Come on our tour with us of our hospital! Clients are welcome to stop by for an in person tour as well.
WARNING GRAPHIC: Weiner Worms
This poor gelding had a face fly lay eggs in his urethral orifice! They weren't embedded in his tissue, but were living off his smegma. He presented with colic-like symptoms, pawing at his belly and severe agitation. A quick sheath cleaning, and he was feeling much better. This is not a common problem, but has been seen in the area.
This little guy has upward fixation of his patella aka locking stifles. This happens when a hind leg gets stuck in extension due to the stay apparatus. Horses normally use their stay apparatus to lock one hind leg and rest the other. When a horse has locking stifles they have a hard time getting their leg out of extension. Strengthening the quadriceps muscle and ensuring proper nutrition are conservative options to treat. A more aggressive treatment is surgical correction. Check back in next week for more information on the horse's stay apparatus!
#lockingstifles #stayapparatus #mvvh
Dr. Valerie Pflughoeft and shadow student Hayley got to play with some adorable goslings after their appointment- talk about a bonus!
#mvvh #horsedoctor #professionalanimalpetter #spring