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Gulf Coast Equine Veterinary Services, Inc.

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Gulf Coast Equine Veterinary Services, Inc.

Check out our website at https://gulfcoastequinevet.com. Call 941-266-1356 to make an appointment.
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arn and will deliver comprehensive, compassionate care. There is no need to haul your horse to a clinic, she comes to you! Top of the line digital radiography and ultrasound are available to aid in diagnosis of lameness and other medical conditions.

11/11/2024

Today, and every day, we thank all those who served to keep us safe in the greatest country on earth! Thank you, veterans! 🇺🇸

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10/31/2024

Everyone, have a safe and Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 Are you trick-or-treating with your horses? Post a pic of your equine inspired costume!

Remember to cut up any carrots 🥕 or apples 🍎 for the horses and don’t let them steal your candy!

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10/24/2024

I can’t thank everyone enough for reaching out this afternoon. Today has been one of the scariest days I can remember. I had 6 friends drop everything and race out to help empty the truck before it got towed and to make sure I was ok. I’m bruised and sore but no broken bones. I am beyond grateful that it wasn’t worse! Hoping to be back to work ASAP.

10/22/2024

Equine endocrine disorders such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) feature some striking clinical similarities, most notably a predisposition to the development of chronic laminitis. However, the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case.

The graphic below describes some key differences to be aware of between the two diseases.

If you have questions or concerns about your horse in regard to EMS or PPID, contact your veterinarian so that they may further evaluate them.

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

10/10/2024

It was a bumpy ride last night! We went through the eye of Milton and then the horrific back side. We only now have enough service to answer texts and make calls but it’s still very spotty and not 100%. If you have an emergency, please call AND text. We are doing our best to get to everyone. Hopefully things will be back to normal soon.

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10/09/2024

We are praying for all of our clients and their critters - horses and others. As soon as the storm passes and the roads are passable, we will be available for emergency calls. If phones are down, try Facebook messenger or even Instagram. Stay safe!

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09/25/2024

We will be closed for regular appointments Wednesday 9/25 and Thursday 9/26 for Helene. We will do our absolute best to get to our clients for emergencies as long as conditions remain safe for us to do so. If you have any questions please call or text us at 941-266-1356.

If you are still looking for places to evacuate with your horses, Wednesday will be your last shot. Through Tuesday afternoon Fox Lea Farm and TerraNova still had availability.

Prayers that everyone stays safe.

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09/11/2024

⚠️ ‼️Can you hear me now?! Nope. The Verizon towers we use for our phones are down and we are only getting spotty coverage if any at all. Verizon is telling us 12 to 24 hours. We have forwarded calls to another number but just in case you have an emergency and you can’t get through, please send us a message on our page. We will be monitoring it closely‼️ ⚠️

09/06/2024

It's been the season of hoof abscesses, and with hoof abscesses comes increased digital pulses. Your vet may ask if your acutely lame horse has an increased digital pulse and sometimes these are difficult to feel but these pictures should help. If you still have questions, we are always here to show you.

08/31/2024

As cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are on the rise, it remains critically important that horse owners take steps to protect their equine friends (and their families) from mosquito bites. If you live in a region where mosquito populations persist well into the fall months, your veterinarian may recommend additional fall booster vaccinations against EEE/WEE and WNV (West Nile Virus).

If you don't know your horse's vaccination history or you are unsure whether they have received a certain vaccine, it's not too late to start from scratch with an initial series of inoculations followed by the appropriate boosters, as recommended by your horse doctor.

So, what is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

EEE is a severe, viral disease affecting the central nervous system, and is transmitted to equids (and humans) by infected mosquitoes. There is no cure for EEE, and the mortality rate is 75-95% (in horses). Prevention through vaccination is key.

Contact your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about EEE with the following resources:

USDA Equine Arbovirus Dashboard: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/arbovirus-dashboard

Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/eastern-equine-encephalitis

AAEP EEE Guidelines: https://aaep.org/resource/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee/

08/16/2024

We definitely don’t recommend letting your horses in your swimming pool or in the neighbor’s for that matter…especially when the cover is on 😂

08/05/2024

We hope everyone is safe after the flooding from . We are not seeing our regularly scheduled appointments today but we are available for emergencies. We have, unfortunately, seen a few today and the roads are very dangerous in certain areas. Please avoid going out unless you absolutely have to. Stay safe! Call us if you need us.

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07/23/2024

F***l egg counts and not overusing your dewormers is so important!

07/22/2024

The only one who is smiling about Monday!

06/24/2024

It’s and today it’s about deworming!

Today’s myth is that the best way to avoid parasite resistance is to use rotational deworming. This means using a different product every time you deworm your horse throughout the year.

Let us know if you think this myth is true or not and we’ll be back tomorrow to let you know if it’s busted.

Address

7248 Frisco Lane
Sarasota, FL
34241

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19412661356

Website

https://gulfcoastequinevet.com/

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Some people were very concerned about this horse, but fortunately the movement you see is simply a temporary side effect of Torbugesic (butorphanol). This is a medication we use as a sedative for many procedures. The “torb twitches” are completely harmless. #gulfcoastequine #equinevet #torbtwitches #horsedoctor #sedation #floridahorses #horsesofinstagram #sideeffects

What’s going on with this horse? Let us know what you think and we’ll be back tomorrow with the answer. Hint: She’s been sedated. #gulfcoastequine #equinemedicine #horsedoctor #sedation #equineveterinarian #twitchy

So, what’s going on in the video? What procedure are we doing and why do we do it? What do we see under the microscope? What are we going to do about it? Come back tomorrow for the answer. #giulfcoastequine #equineveterinarian #microscope #laboratorytest #horsedoctor #horseproblems

Just warming up for The Event at TerraNova! It’s looking to be a beautiful day ☀️ Come on out and enjoy the beautiful horses and scenery. #gulfcoastequine #terranova #crosscountry #horses #floridasun #equestriansport #equinevet #theevent #jumpinghorse #floridahorses

Some extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) this morning for navicular disease. Does your horse suffer from pain/lameness due to navicular syndrome? It’s been shown that the use of @pulsevet shockwave therapy has a greater than 80% success rate in decreasing pain from navicular disease. Give us a call if you have any questions about this great, non-invasive therapy. #gulfcoastequine #shockwave #eswt #pulsevet_shockwave #naviculardisease #lameness #horsedoctor #equineveterinarian #equinesportsmedicine #horses #equineathlete

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Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 from Gulf Coast Equine and @imadivamini We hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing day! #gulfcoastequine #imadivamini #thanksgiving2023 #turkeyday

We love getting an escort back to the barn…just in case we get lost! #gulfcoastequinevet #aaephorsedoc #dogsofinstagram #americanbulldogsofinstagram #floridahorsevets #leadtheway

Abscess videos are always fun, right? This boy had been a bit off for the last couple days and strangely enough was negative to hoof testers. But the farrier hit a gusher and the horse feels a lot better! . . . #gulfcoastequinevet #floridahorses #itsonlyanabscess #aaephorsedoctors #floridahorsevets

Our newest and smallest patient, Tigger, was born this morning at 5am ❤️ Mom and baby are doing well! . . . #gulfcoastequinevet #floridahorses #horsesofinstagram #minisofinstagram #floridavetlife #horsevetlife #aaephorsedoctors

Don't you just hate it when someone wakes you out of a really good dream? It would be even worse to have to wake up for a vet's appointment! We had to let this guy finish what he was doing. 😴🐎 All joking aside, this horse is actually in the stage of sleep called REM (rapid eye movement). The movement seen is completely normal. While horses can sleep while standing, they must lie down to achieve REM sleep. . . . #FloridaHorseLife #horsedream #horsesofinstagram #aaephorsedocs #horsevets #Floridadreams

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About Us

Gulf Coast Equine is a mobile equine practice, located in Sarasota county, which provides routine care and 24 hour emergency services to the horses of the west coast and central regions of Florida. Services are focused on preventative care, lameness, sport-horse medicine, dentistry, pre-purchase examinations and podiatry. Dr. Whitney VanWinkle is available for ambulatory services at your home or barn and will deliver comprehensive, compassionate care. There is no need to haul your horse to a clinic, she comes to you! Top of the line digital radiography and ultrasound are available to aid in diagnosis of lameness and other medical conditions. Advanced therapies, including Shockwave, PRP, and IRAP are also available.