High Water Veterinary Services

04/23/2025

I have been called a lot of things in the last 24 hours. Most have been supportive. Some think I am brave, others call me emotional. One called for me to leave the industry.

Those of you who are currently raging at the last sentence. I blocked her. I do not allow gaslighting in my professional or personal life. Period. Please do not bother to search to advocate for me.

Truth is, I am exhausted. I am tired of losing my colleagues. I will never stop advocating for understanding , compassion and empathy. For everyone, and every animal I touch. The day I lose those qualities, I will leave.

Until then, I have ponies to save. Clients to see, and an absolute drowning of notes to write.

💚💙My dearest colleagues, I see you. I support you. Even during your worst of times or darkest of moment’s. My door is always open. My phone is always on. Your life matters. Veterinary Medicine is not as important as your life. 💙💚

Exhausted, without a lick of sleep.
Dr. Meer

04/22/2025

I thought long and hard about posting this here. But it needs to be said.

I spent my morning reading comments. Black coffee wasn’t strong enough. The comments are grotesque.

My husband had asked me not to make a post. But my heart hurts, so here I am.

Do I agree with the events that transpired to start this s**t storm? No. No I don’t. BUT I do know what it’s like to handle poorly mannered, barely broke 1000 + lb animals. I know what it’s like to be seriously injured. I know what it’s like to almost die. And I know what frustration feels like. I have not always kept my cool. Am I proud of it, no. Am I human? Yes.

Have I eliminated comments and reviews on my business page, and changed my name on Facebook because I was harassed by a client and his friends over a bill. Was I forced to go to the police and ask to file harassment charges? Yes. Did it affect me emotionally? Yes. Did I feel completely unsafe in my home and on the road? Yes. Is my personal Facebook name made up? Yes. Why? To protect me from this kind of s**t. I honestly do not know if I could survive it.

If you think this Veterinarian got what he deserved by committing su***de.

***Unfriend me now.*** Do not call me for services.*** Delete this page all together**

*****YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE*******

His poor family. His poor children. My heart absolutely aches.

I have a lot of grace and empathy for a lot of people and things. I do not have it for those calling for his harm or death. Was he a perfect human? No. Did he step out of line? Sure. He didn’t deserve to die.

Such a hard, sad day to be an equine veterinarian. No wonder we are leaving. Some of us are actually dying.

I will leave this profession before I allow it to kill me, especially if it is by my own hand.

I made a promise. Thats the profession I am in. I have to promise my husband I won’t take my own life.

Let that stir for a moment.

I know many of you see me as tough as nails, rough around the edges and intimidating. This profession is so hard. Even the strong can succumb to it.

Please ask yourself, where are all the horse vets going?

The answer this morning is Lake Mead.

Dr. Meer

EDITED: This is a hard boundary statement. It isn’t up for discussion, opinions or debate.

You want to argue this? Go elsewhere. You call for my colleagues life? You rejoice in his loss? You can find services somewhere else.

Preferably, in hell.

04/21/2025

Back to Ohio appointments after a very busy weekend of Lameness exams, Injections, Dentals, Acupuncture, Spinal Manipulation and Shockwave.

As the usual this time of year, I am behind on notes. I will do my best to get catch up… eventually.

Please call ASAP if you are needing an appointment. We are well booked into May, with several appointments in June already.

[email protected]
(419)577-9060

Video of my most helpful assistant ever.

04/19/2025

Even the 🌶️🌶️spiciest 🌶️🌶️of red heads can enjoy acupuncture!

Acupuncture can be used to treat several issues and concerns from laminitis, EPM, Lyme disease, colic, arthritis, kidney failure, or even diarrhea. Most commonly used for performance related concerns, we are getting this spicy 🌶️ friend ready for his season to start!

04/18/2025

Fenneke and I are spending our Good Friday working on horses in PA. We will be back late tomorrow night.

We are reachable by phone for consults.

04/16/2025

Sending my Wednesday morning trying to always grow.

I am lucky enough to be added to Morning Journal Clubs in a monthly Continue Education meetings.

My coffee time is spent learning and bettering my knowledge for my clients.

04/14/2025

Dr. Davis of Virginia Equine Rehabilitation & Performance Center will be in Ohio the second week of May. She will be bringing her Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC) device.

Please let me know if you may be interested in a scan with this state of the art medicine. This diagnostic equipment can be used to diagnose new tendon/ligaments tears, monitoring healing lesion or confirm possible scar tissue.

Absolutely amazing to have the opportunity for this advanced service.

Please contact us with additional questions or to be added to the schedule.

(419)577-9060
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04/13/2025

It’s another weekend, another Sunday spent catching up on Medical Records. To demonstrate how much I hate them… I may have scrubbed litter boxes this morning before starting.

I am slowing moving through the week. Lameness work ups always take forever. We had several.

If you don’t have your invoice or records by tomorrow… Bug Kim. She ll harass me.

Back to typing… you can see how excited Fenneke is about another office ridden Sunday.

04/12/2025

Due to an Oops in scheduling, I am working today. Normally during the weekdays, Kim has the phone and this isn’t an issue. But…. both Kim and Charlie get to be humans on the weekends. So it is left up to me.

The barns I will be in today both have horrible service while in the barns. If you need me, please text AND call. Leave a message. Normally, something will chirp in.

Tomorrow, I am hoping to sleep in a bit, and then tackle the week’s worth of notes, radiographs and invoices.

I’ve been holding onto this picture for a while. Today seems a fitting post. 🤪 Yep. I posted it.

This is equine practice. 😂

Happy… whatever day this is… 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

Dr. Meer

04/10/2025

Equine vets often talk about “Spring Season.” Those two words mean a lot to those in the Equine Vet world. 10-12 hour days. Every day. Not getting to see friends, family or any time to recharge. I have often been good at managing my boundaries and trying to keep the work day to something manageable.

But this year has been a struggle. As I look at the April schedule I realize the “break days” I put in during January are gone. Weekend days are scheduled with over flow appointments. My Wednesdays are booked with business arrangements.

When it comes to my personal care, sleep trumps everything. Notes, dinner, shower, horses. Sleep always wins. Often, my horses will come next. Medical notes are the last. Many know, I hate them.

For the next several weeks, please expect my notes to be delayed. Please clarify if you have questions. I do my best to explain things on the farm. Text me if you forget.

Maybe it’s wrong. But I pick me, over your medical notes and the hours I spend on them. Almost always on my “day off.” Are they important? Yes. But they take a lot of time, and mental power I no longer have after a 10 hour day. I often need my own horse, a ba****ck ride, Matt handing me a plate of dinner, and bed. To do it all again tomorrow.

For those who aren’t my clients, but one of my colleagues. I would put a solid bet, they are swimming in the same deep waters. Be kind. Most of us will never turn down food, coffee or a hug.

Be kind to your veterinarians. Not all of us prioritize sleep over the job. I learned that lesson the very very hard way.

Walter helping me with my Acupuncture notes. Now if his sweet soul could just type in the rest. ♥️ He is obviously one of my favorites. ♥️

04/09/2025

It’s been a very busy beginning to spring season. Most of April is booked with a little wiggle room for urgent appointments.

Please remember Vaccines and dentals can be preformed on the same day. Joint injections need to be separate for the well being and safety of the horse! Please plan ahead!

If you still need to book routine care, please give us a call soon. Dates in May are booking up quickly!

Yes, we are taking new clients. As long as you aren’t a jerk. Yes! I said it! 😂😅

(419)577-9060
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04/08/2025

Denver votes for Charlie to be the employee of the month!

We work very hard to win over the most suspicious of patients. It isn’t always able to be accomplished, but it sure does bring a smile to everyone’s face when this nervous nelly finally decides to enjoy a scratch. ♥️

I often say, we love them. They hate us. (Meaning Veterinarians.)

Good work Charlie. Good Boy Denver! 😘

04/06/2025

I think this is very important to be shared.

Equine Veterinary Dental Services are the only Equine Boarded Dental specialists in the state of Ohio.

This means YEARS of specialty training and sitting multiple board exams. No one knows Equine Dentistry better than them.

The world, the internet, and social media are full of MIS-INFORMATION and this is one of them. Your horse should be eating the same or BETTER after receiving dental care. Even the majority of our extraction cases eat within hours post-surgery and are eating normally.

Do not hire anybody who gives you the below advice. This is from a lay-person who is not a "professional" as the post says. They attended a non-accredited, meaning non-regulated course and do not carry any state recognized or nationally recognized qualifications or licensure.

An Equine Dental Technician (EDT) is a made up title. All licensed professionals can be found on your state's website. Every human dental hygienist, veterinarian, certified public accountant, heck even your hair dresser is licensed. If someone claims to be an "equine dentist" and they are not a veterinarian, they have weeks, not years of training. Much of their training is incorrect and can harm your horse. They are obtaining injectable drugs through illegal channels. Providing medication to your horse requires licensure and approval by the state board of Pharmacy.

https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense

Every person we employ who is allowed to provide ANY treatment to your horse, is licensed. Why are they cheaper? No liability insurance, they didn't attend veterinary school, no licensing fees, no Board of Pharmacy fees. NO SAFEGAURDS FOR YOU OR YOUR HORSE.

04/05/2025

💔♥️ Losing Walter, and Nike have been two of the most difficult experiences of my life. I spend a lot of time consoling my clients through grief.

Please know there is help. 💔♥️

04/04/2025

Dr. Meer will be in a barn most of tomorrow with -not so great service.-

Please call, leave a message and send a text. Those normally go through.

Have a great weekend.

04/03/2025

Sharing a fun, interesting cases! This client called after she noticed a firm linear “lump” while grooming. This astute owner knew it wasn’t there the day before. The horse did not respond to pressure or compression of the lump.

On exam there appeared to be a small hole on the lateral aspect. Indicating a possible foreign object.

Excision over the lump found a sliver of wood!

This horse was flushed and cleaned. Staples were placed. He healed without complications.

Let us know how we can help with your needs!
(419)577-9060

04/01/2025

Rambler was suffering from the very early signs of Choke.

He did not have food coming from his nose. He was also still eating. Which is exactly how some of these turn to nightmare size chokes. 🙄

He was anxious, and he was making it obvious something wasn’t the right. There was also no palpable obstruction as the choke was as lower in his esophagus.

The “gag” response you can see and hear early in this video was the give away. Horses with choke will often flex their neck backwards and make a very specific noise. Some will actually bow when doing it.

Rambler was given Xyalzine, Banamine, Buscpan, and Diyrone. A nasogastric tube was then placed to lavage the obstruction.

He was then starved overnight and treated with Ulcergard for a few days. He is back to eating hay and his handful of pellets are being soaked. We have to keep an eye out of coughing or a fever as aspiration pneumonia can be high with these horses. (Very high.)

He choked on the small amount of hay pellets in his finder ball toy in his stall. 🙄

Horses. Another example of attempted su***de… and then my attempted homicide to treat him. As we joke, Randall came out.

I will place the video of him after his choke was relieved in the comments.

03/31/2025

I think this is very educational for clients and horse owners.

After riding yesterday, which he was lovely. I was attempting to leave, Rambler seemed to be more obnoxious than normal. He was kicking his gate despite having his treat ball. When I closed his door his continued to kick. Then turned and started pawing the ground aggressively, ran a circle in his stall and then kicking again. This is absolutely not normal for him.

I pulled him out and his continued to paw while in the cross ties.

His TPR was 101.3, 45, 20.

This was a critical part of his exam. He is falling into sedation in this video, but he was doing this throughout his exam.

What is wrong? This is a very early stage of the issue.

Watch with sound on, and up!

What’s wrong with Rambler?