Driftwood Vet

09/26/2025

🌟 Patient of the Week: Herby! 🌟

This handsome guy was such a champ during his wound treatment. 💪🐴 With a little care and a lot of bravery, he’s on the road to healing! 💚

Drop some love for Herby in the comments below! 🐎💬

09/23/2025

Yesterday marked the first day of fall!🍁 While the weather may not be totally with the program yet 😅 we're sure it is coming soon! That means it’s time to think about winter prep for your animals – vaccines, dental checks, and nutrition adjustments. Let’s keep them healthy going into the colder months!

09/12/2025

🧡 September is Animal Pain Awareness Month🧡

Did you know animals are experts at hiding their pain? Subtle changes in behavior, appetite, or movement can be signs that your pet or horse isn’t feeling their best.

At Driftwood Vet, we believe no animal should have to live in discomfort. Recognizing and treating pain early can make a huge difference in their quality of life.

👉 If you notice changes in your animal—big or small—give us a call. We’re here to help keep them comfortable, healthy, and happy.

09/03/2025

🐱 Did you know Driftwood Vet offers cat neutering?
If you’ve got male cats that need neutering, now’s a great time to get them scheduled! Neutering helps reduce roaming, spraying, and unwanted litters, keeping your cats healthier and happier.

📞 Give us a call today to set up an appointment!

08/27/2025

💉 Core vaccines are essential in keeping your horse safe from deadly, contagious diseases. These vaccines protect not only your horse, but also the entire herd and even people in some cases. Keeping your horse up to date is one of the simplest, most important steps in responsible care. 🐴

📞 Call us to schedule your horse’s vaccines today!

It's MYTHBUSTER time!

The core vaccinations for every horse, regardless of their travel status, include Rabies, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), West Nile Virus (WNV), and Tetanus.

Unfortunately, mosquitoes, bacteria, and rabid animals do not discriminate when it comes to infecting horses. Whether a horse is in a freshly bedded stall, wide open pasture, or on show grounds, mosquitoes can potentially infect your horse with life threatening diseases such as EEE, WEE, and/or WNV.

Tetanus is a common clostridial bacteria present in the dirt and can infect a horse who has never left its home just the same as a horse who shows every weekend if it doesn't have proper vaccine status.

Rabies is a 100% fatal disease once clinical signs are present and is easily transmissible to humans and other animals both at home and on the trails.

It's also important to note that different regions in the U.S. may have additional "core" recommendations so be sure to ask your veterinarian what is best for your horse!

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information!

08/18/2025

☀️ Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to schedule a dental for your horse before winter arrives! 🐴🦷

Routine dental care helps ensure your horse is comfortable eating hay and grain through the colder months and can prevent weight loss or other health concerns.

📅 Give us a call today to get your horse on the schedule before the weather turns 😳❄️

08/10/2025

🐾 Spoil Your Dog Day – August 10th!🐾

This Sunday is all about treating your pup like the royalty they are! Whether it’s an extra-long walk, a new toy, a special treat, or just some extra snuggles—make sure your dog feels the love. 💕🐶

We’d love to see how you’re spoiling your furry best friend! Drop a photo in the comments and show us how your pup is living their best life. 🐾🎉

08/05/2025

🚨 Graphic Content Warning🚨
Swipe with caution – images include a major facial laceration.

🌟 Patient of the Week: Prim 🌟
Meet Prim – a tough and beautiful mare with a story to tell. She sustained a major laceration to her face, but thanks to the skill and care of Dr. Shutter, her injury was expertly treated and stitched back together.

Through every step of her treatment, Prim was an absolute rockstar. And today? She’s back to living her best life like the warrior she is 💪❤️

We’re so proud of you, Prim!

07/31/2025

🐾 Happy National Mutt Day! 🐶💛

Today we’re celebrating all the mixed-breed pups out there who bring so much joy, loyalty, and personality into our lives! Whether they’re part shepherd, part snuggler, or 100% goofball, mutts are truly one-of-a-kind.

Drop a photo of your favorite mixed-breed buddy in the comments—we’d love to see those unique faces and hear their stories! 💬📸

07/28/2025

🐾 Patient of the Week: Tracker! 🐾

Meet Tracker — this goofy boy LOVES people and soaks up all the attention he can get! He always brings smiles to our faces, and we’re so glad he’s part of the Driftwood Vet family.

Show Tracker some love in the comments! 💙

07/22/2025

🦷✨ Fun Dental Finds of 2025! ✨🦷

We’ve seen some interesting teeth so far this year. Every mouth tells a story, and we love helping our patients feel their best.

Equine dental care isn't just for seniors — horses of all ages need regular dental checks. Yearly exams can prevent:
🔹 Painful ulcers from sharp enamel points
🔹 Difficulty chewing and dropping feed
🔹 Performance issues
🔹 Undetected baby tooth retention or uneven wear in young horses

Whether your horse is 2 years or 26 years, an annual dental exam is key to keeping them happy, healthy, and working comfortably.

📅 Need to get on the schedule? Give us a call — we’d love to take a look in your horse’s mouth!

📸 Swipe through to see some of our most unique dental findings so far this year!
(Warning: horse teeth incoming! 🐴🦷)

07/15/2025

🎉 Patient of the Week: J.R.🐴
J.R. was a total pro for his joint injections! He stood like a champ and even took it upon himself to supervise—just to make sure Hannah was doing her job right. 😉
We always appreciate a helpful horse!