Maverick Veterinary Service

09/30/2024

There aren't too many things that are more American than a county fair! We had a great time helping out down at the Cochise County Fair this year!

09/12/2024

There are a group of vets putting on a full day of learning for all of us horse folks. It is coming up quick, if you are interested, get signed up. Among many other speakers, I will be presenting on hoof care and podiatry. I hope to see you there.

08/28/2024

Putting the puzzle back together is a lot easier when all the pieces are there. I appreciate this horse keeping everything attatched and not leaving anything hanging from the fence post.

08/23/2024

For all of you that have appointments today you are in for a real treat! Dr. Sabrina Thuerauf from New Mexico will be joining us for the day to see what South Eastern Arizona is all about! She is smart as a whip and a joy to be around! Should be a good day!
Sabrina Thuerauf

07/31/2024

This Guy got in a bar fight and and took one on the chin....or caught his chin on a fence post. The world will never know.

07/19/2024

It's time for Pioneer Days! Dr. Sheldon will be doing a horseshoeing and forging demonstration by the baseball field right after the parade. Hope to see you there!

St. David Pioneer Days is Here! Check out the schedule and Join in the Fun!

07/18/2024

Today we are at the vet school horseshoeing a horse with a fractured coffin bone. We will be making a hand made horseshoe, pulling clips, and giving this guy...

07/11/2024

05/16/2024

We had a fun day out floating a bunch of horses on the string out at the Double R guest ranch. If you swipe, you can see a before and after picture of a pretty good hook on a horse they just got in. It has got to feel better getting that thing out of the way. Their place is out at the end of Ocotillo and if you have family or friends coming into town or want to take a ride this summer, reach out to them. Good people who take good care of their string of horses.

05/04/2024

A little before and after on a horse we floated yesterday. This is called a hook. This horse also had a ramp in the back on the bottom (hard to get a picture of). You can only imagine how this would get in the way when eating! Let us know if you think your horses need their teeth floated. We recommend once a year for most horses. 📞 520 508 1331

04/18/2024

03/24/2024

The kids got to come help on an emergency between baseball games on opening day of little league! This momma goat had a deceased baby that was trying to come out head first but with her legs back which made her get stuck. With some work we were able to get it out and because the owners acted fast the twin that came second was still alive! Followed up with a some pain meds and antibiotics mom and baby are doing good!

03/18/2024

This was a fun one from this last week. Got asked to help out Ethan Kartchner, a local farrier, with his personal horse that had gone lame on him. If you look at the before pictures, you can see that the horse had an abscess that had come out the coronet band a couple months ago. The crack was so severe that the hoof collapsed on itself and likely pinched the underlying sensitive tissue. We cleaned the crack out and after taking some X-rays to rule out other causes, we went to work and came up with a bar shoe (didn’t need to be a heartbar, it’s just what we had that was the right size) with a leather pad. If you look at the leather pad under the crack, we ground it down under that area, removing the pressure on the hoof. Before the shoeing, the horse was grade 4 lame. Post shoeing, he was a grade 3. So we’re not 100% yet, but we’re headed in the right direction.

03/05/2024

Great morning on the farm with the piglets for exams to get ready for their new homes, and some manicure/pedicures for the older kune kune piggies! exam ☀️🌺☘️

02/26/2024

The whole family got to come along on this one! A little fun fact about Dr. Sheldon is that pigs are one of his favorite things in the whole wide world. Pig c-sections on the other hand, make me a little nervous! This one went pretty dang good! Clients were great help! We got seven babies and all of them came out alive and mama is doing good. We are keeping our fingers crossed! By the time we left, my kids had most of them named… “white legs” “puzzle piece” “body spot” are the ones I can remember lol

11/06/2023

This shoeing package is called a hospital plate. This horse has been dealing with lameness for about six weeks now. After a little investigation we found a pretty good size abscess. It’s going to be a couple weeks before this guy is back in the roping arena, but after only one day in this shoe he is doing a ton better. The treatment plate keeps the foot clean and keeps pressure off the sore part of the foot while allowing the owner access to treat the abscess. If you look close at the first picture, you can see the abscess continuing to drain, which is key to getting these guys to heal up.

10/14/2023

We will be the vet on site for the Butterfield Rodeo here in Benson this weekend. Please let us know if you need anything whether you are a contestant or not and we will make sure to get you taken care of. (520) 508-1331
ps. Who knew we have a zebra in our midst here in Cochise County?!

10/07/2023

Staples made quick work of this laceration on this dog’s thigh. This young pup acquired this laceration from a tussle with another dog