Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic

11/15/2024

It’s Finally Fri-yay!

Remember that we see both your equines AND your companion animals here! At our clinic 🏥 or at your home 🏡

Request an appointment here: https://springhillequine.com/contact/

11/14/2024

Answer Thursday! Of course donkeys need care. They are susceptible to the same diseases as horses, and should be vaccinated regularly for Encephalitis, West Nile, and Rabies at a minimum. Donkeys generally have better teeth than horses. However, regular dental check-ups and floats as needed keep those teeth working better for longer! Donkeys are way more susceptible to parasites than horses. This is what happens when you are designed to be a desert creature. Regular f***l floats to help direct deworming protocols are key to effective parasite management for donkeys. Speaking of deserts: they are very susceptible to white line syndrome in their feet. Consistent hoof care helps catch white line early, and make management simple.
Give your donkey regular care and they will reward you with early morning brays, and a lifetime of love. 🫏🫏💙

11/13/2024

What's Up Wednesday is True or False this week. Donkeys don't need routine care like vaccines, deworming, and dental care. True or False?

11/07/2024

Answer Thursday!
This is subconjunctival hemorrhage! It most commonly occurs from trauma—a tennis ball to the face for example—but can also occur from pulling too hard on the leash or getting hung up on a collar.
When this occurs in both eyes, we may worry about how well your dog can clot their blood, and recommend running coagulation panels.
Whether in one eye or both, any redness in any part of the eye should be seen by a veterinarian!

11/06/2024

What’s Up Wednesday?
What’s going on here, and why might it have happened?
Leave your guesses in the comments and come back tomorrow for the answer!

11/05/2024

Look at these beautiful teeth - what’s even more impressive is that they belong to a 25 year old horse! Carla and Bill have owned Monty since he was 4 months old and we have done his dentals once a year for his entire life. This is why we preach regular dental exams for every horse…making small adjustments every year means less chance of big problems. An easy way for owners to care for the long term health of their horse. Great job Carla and Bill!

11/05/2024

This week Whinny is taking a closer look at dog and cat food, and helping us understand what we're looking at in terms of nutrition for our smaller critters!

Whinny's Wisdoms - Dog and cat food nutrition is hard! Whinny tries to help pet owners understand the basics in her blog this week.

11/03/2024

When you're an absolute angel for your ProHeart shots ❤️
Never worry about remembering heartworm protection again with this once yearly injection. Call, text, or email us to schedule your perfect angel 🐕🐩

11/02/2024

Be kind to your horse people friends as we mourn through the time change. Be patient as we adjust to barn chores in dark, and decreased riding time. We'll be ok, but we need your support.

10/31/2024

Answer Thursday! Congrats Stitch, Scooby, and Josie. Check your inbox for a message about how to get your prizes.

10/30/2024

🐾 What’s Up Wednesday Halloween Contest! 🐾🎃

Calling all ghosts, goblins, and furry friends! It's time for our Halloween Pet Contest, and we want to see your pets in their most creative costumes! Enter for a chance to win one of three amazing TPR kits, packed with goodies to keep your pets healthy and happy! 🐶🐱🐴🐢

Who Can Enter?
All pets are welcome!
* Dogs
* Cats
* Horses
* Small critters (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.)
* Reptiles and more!

How to Enter:

1. Get Creative: Dress your pet in their spookiest, silliest, or most outrageous Halloween costume!

2. Capture the Magic: Snap a photo of your pet in their costume.

3. Join the Fun: Post your picture in the comments below. We can't wait to see them!

4. Share the Spook: Tag friends who would love to join the fun and show off their pets!

Deadline for Entries: 10/31/24 at 9:00AM

Get those costumes ready and let’s make this Halloween a howlin’ good time!🧡👻

10/29/2024

In honor of Day of the Cat, we thought we'd throw the blog back to the King of Cats: Tony. This was his blog on things he really wanted us all to know: https://springhillequine.com/things-this-cat-wants-you-to-know/

10/28/2024

So excited for James Walsh winning his first PRCA Pro Rodeo! Many of you know James as a farrier we work with. Many of you haven't seen how long and hard he has worked to achieve this goal. We've seen the intense work and care he has put in to Tucker, his fantastic horse, to get him here, and the long days and nights to learn the skills needed. We couldn't be more proud to be part of the team!

10/27/2024

Dr. Speziok was away this week learning about all things surgery at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons 2024 Summit!

She attended labs and lectures which included all things dog and cat surgery, as well as updates on equine muscle disorders and equine dental x-rays!

She’s flying back today from the other side of the country and will be back to work on Monday, ready to apply her new knowledge to all the critters!

We’re always learning and growing to help our patients 💜

10/26/2024

Coffee and horses. Why we do what we do.

10/25/2024

10/24/2024

Answer Thursday!
That creepy invader in yesterday’s post was a baby HEARTWORM!
Heartworms are one of the scariest things we can diagnose in dogs. These monsters are spread via mosquito bites, and the mosquitoes that carry them are super common in the southeast. Heartworm disease is transmitted YEAR ROUND.
That means your dog needs protection all 365 days of the year, and the very best way to do that is with an injection they only have to get ONCE per year at their annual vet visit!
Heartworms are scary, but we can help keep the monsters at bay! Request an appointment now so we can protect your pups today!

https://springhillequine.com/appointment-request-form/

10/23/2024

Halloween is fast approaching and that means we’re continuing with our spoooooky themed What’s Up Wednesdays!
Give us your guesses in the comments as to what we’re looking at here, and why it’s so scary 🫣🧛‍♂️