➡️Here’s how we describe PHD Veterinary Services in 7 seconds…How do YOU describe us in 7 words?
🩺🥼With three experienced veterinarians on staff, we are dedicated to the wellness and performance of your horse. Visit our clinic in Newberry, FL, or let us come to you!
📲Contact us for our travel schedule and explore our full range of services on our website.
🩺🥼With three experienced veterinarians on staff, we are dedicated to the wellness and performance of your horse. Visit our clinic in Newberry, FL, or let us come to you!
📲Contact us for our travel schedule and explore our full range of services on our website.
www.phdveterinaryservices.com
Ready to take your horse’s performance to the next level? Our Aqua Pacer offers a low-impact, high-resistance workout that strengthens muscles, improves endurance, and supports rehabilitation. Whether your horse is recovering from an injury or needs conditioning for peak performance, the Aqua Pacer is the perfect solution! 🏊♂️🐴 Schedule your session today and give your horse the edge they deserve! 📲Call 352-538-9165 to book or visit our website. Have the Performance Horse Doc App? Request a session there!
Time is running out! Don’t miss out on Gastroscope Day – Schedule Your Horse's Exam for September 18th!
Is your horse showing signs of a change in behavior, performance, or body condition? It might be time to consider a gastroscope. Schedule an appointment for our upcoming Gastroscope Day.
📅 Date: September 18th
📍 Location: PHD Veterinary Services
Don’t have the ability to stay for the exam? Not a problem! We have day stalls available so your horse can rest comfortably on exam day. Simply drop them off in the morning and pick them up at the end of the day.
Don't miss out on this event. Enjoy 50% off the gastroscope procedure and a discount on GastroGard for any horse showing signs of disease.
Call us today at 352-538-9165 to reserve your spot.
✨🎉We're excited to share an update on the mare who traveled all the way from Indiana to
our clinic. After a stable injury, she stayed at our rehab facility for an extensive evaluation, to assess potential damage to her back left leg.
Initially, when she began returning to work, she frequently kicked out and had difficulty in the canter despite showing no signs of lameness. Concerned for her well-being, her owner took her to a local facility in Indiana, where she was scheduled for surgery to remove scar tissue from the tendon sheath. Understandably anxious about the procedure, her owner reached out to Dr. Porter for further diagnostics.
The comprehensive diagnostics-Nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan) and CT scan revealed no issues with the tendon but highlighted that her hocks required some routine maintenance. With this targeted care, she is now thriving and happily back to work in her new home in Southwest Florida.
We're delighted to see her progress and grateful for the trust her owner placed in our team. Here's to many more happy and healthy rides ahead!
At PHD Veterinary Services, one of the frequently asked questions we receive from our clients is about Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). While EPM is present in the environment, not every horse will be affected by it. However, it’s crucial for horse owners to be aware of the common symptoms, understand how to test for the condition, and know how to manage and prevent it.
Common Symptoms of EPM
EPM can manifest in various ways, but some of the most common symptoms include:
1. Incoordination: Horses may appear unsteady or show signs of stumbling especially in their hind limbs.
2. Muscle Atrophy: Noticeable atrophy can occur, particularly in the topline or hindquarters.
3. Weakness: Can be more evident after exercise or when the horse is stressed.
4. Lameness: Intermittent or shifting lameness that doesn’t improve with traditional treatments.
5. Stiffness: Difficulty in moving, turning, or changing gaits.
6. Abnormal Gait: Changes in the horse’s gait, such as dragging toes or crossing limbs while walking.
7. Behavioral Changes: Irritability, depression, or reluctance to work.
8. Facial Nerve Paralysis: Drooping of the ears, lips, or eyelids on one side of the face.
9. Head Tilt: A noticeable tilt of the head, often accompanied by incoordination or circling.
Are you struggling with your horse’s training in this heat?🌞 Keep them safely conditioned with our Aqua Pacer! 🐴💦 Our summer special is still available. Drop a 🐎 in the comments for more information on our special offer.
🚀 Transform your horse’s fitness with our Aqua Pacer! 🌊🐴 Watch how a session works and see the benefits in action. 👀📍 Calling all horse owners in North and Central, FL! Drop a 🐎 in the comments to claim our exclusive special for Aqua Pacer sessions at PHD Veterinary Services! 🎉Don’t miss out—your horse deserves the best! •
🐴💉 What is Mesotherapy?
🐴💉 What is Mesotherapy? Mesotherapy effectively blocks the pain response along the superficial aspect of the thoraco-lumbar musculature such that there is a reduction in the muscle contraction and generalized pain relief. Ideal for horses experiencing musculature pain along the thoraco-lumbar spine or sacro-iliac joints. At our clinic, we integrate mesotherapy in conjunction with other therapies for comprehensive care. Have a question about mesotherapy? Drop them below!
🩺🥼At PHD Veterinary Services, we’re with you every step of the way. From the excitement of pre-purchase exams and the early beginnings of reproduction to helping maintain peak performance, health, and wellness, we’re here for you. ➡️Share how we’ve assisted you in your horse’s journey in the comments below!
Here’s a secret…not all our patients are local!
Here’s a secret…not all our patients are local!
This new patient has just journeyed all the way from Indiana! Following a stable injury, she has been underperforming and her owners are committed to ensuring she feels her best before she starts a new training program at her new home in Bradenton, FL.
What’s the game plan?
✅A full lameness evaluation conducted by Dr. Porter
📆🩻Scheduling detailed imaging to assess her condition accurately
💪🏼🩺Tailor a personalized rehabilitation plan along with therapies to aid her in recovery.
We're committed to excellence in equine health and rehabilitation, ensuring every horse that comes through our doors leaves feeling their best.
👍 **Like**, **Follow**, and **Share** to keep up with us.
💦🐴🌊 Not just for rehab, our Aqua Pacer water treadmill offers a powerful workout for horses of all ages—boosting fitness while protecting their joints. Perfect for your aging champions and peak performers alike! 💪
🐴 Don't Forget the 1, 2, 3 Rule for Newborn Foals! 🌟
🐴 Don't Forget the 1, 2, 3 Rule for Newborn Foals! 🌟
A healthy foal should:
1️⃣ Stand within 1 hour
2️⃣ Start nursing within 2 hours
3️⃣ Pass the meconium within 3 hours after birth
As always, we're here to help ensure the health of your foal and mare. If your foal is born, reach out to us so we can provide the care they need. 🐎💙
•
PHD Veterinary Services is here to simplify the breeding process with top-notch care every step of the way at our clinic in Newberry, Florida. Enroll in our All- Inclusive Breeding Plan by contacting us at 352-538-9165.
Summary of Services
1 Breeding Soundness Exam
1 Uterine Culture
1 Vaginal Speculum Exam
5 Reproductive Ultrasounds
1 Uterine Lavage
1 Artificial Insemination
5-7 Day Clinic Stay
All Medications needed pre and post breeding
PHD Veterinary Services-Your Partner in Equine Health
🐴 Welcome to PHD Veterinary Services – Your Partner in Equine Health! Take a look inside our clinic and rehab facility located in Newberry, Florida. Visit us to discover how your horse will receive the best care and individualized attention under the expertise of Dr. Porter, Dr. Hodge, and our experienced team of veterinary technicians. Experience our diagnostic, therapeutic, and lay-up services tailored to your equine companions' needs.
