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We have regular office hours as well as avaiable 24-hour emergency care for all breeds and disciplines of horses. Our services include Sports Medicine & Lameness, Podiatry, Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Preventative Medicine, Neonatology, Ophthalmology, Regenerative Medicine, and Dentistry. We also offer Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. We maintain a professional, confid
ential client relationship within a friendly, service-based atmosphere. Our main office is staffed from 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday. There is always doctor on call for those things that can't, or shouldn't wait. Emergencies will be seen in order of urgency. We strive for total customer satisfaction. We do that by maintaining the health, soundness, and happiness of your horses at fair prices and with honest communication. Let us show you why you won't be disappointed.
People tend to think of laminitis (founder) as a Spring problem, but spoiler alert, we often see it more in the Fall! The key to helping a horse with laminitis is SPEED. Address the problem quickly with as many interventions or adjustments as needed based on radiographic findings and the patient's level of comfort.
Here, Drs. Barrow and Connelly address a mild laminitis with "clog" shoes, which are held on with fiberglass cast material. This sweet filly will be much happier soon!
While on farm calls last week, one of Dr. Barrow's favorites was inquiring if she happened to have anything in her pocket for him. This horse loves when you interact with him in absolutely ANY capacity! He didn't need any veterinary attention that day, but he may have gotten a few treats (and definitely some scratches) anyway.
When trying to determine if you need to call your vet, do you know what the most powerful tool you have at your disposal is? Hint: This item costs under ten dollars! (Scroll down for the answer)
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Answer: A cheap digital thermometer!
Why you should have one: If you suspect your horse is in distress, this is the best way to tell how dire the situation is. The first thing your vet will ask is, "Have you taken his/her temperature?" You can report an exact reading, which will give your vet an avenue to a better diagnosis, even before he or she arrives at your place. Colics and chokes generally don't initially run a fever. Pneumonias, heat stress, and colitis horses often have elevated temperatures. Oh, and it's helpful to know a horse's normal body temperature, which is 99.5 to 101.5 degrees.
Add a thermometer to your next shopping list - your horse and your vet will thank you!
Dr. Barrow loves our little patients as much as the big ones! Buddy's personality shows us that in his heart, he's the size of a Shire -- and possibly even sweeter.
From Arlington to Normandy, since last Memorial Day I have had the humbling honor and privilege to be in the quiet presence of greatness. I honor their sacrifice today.
Wow...if you haven't seen this please watch. For all that can be wrong in the world of horse, this is ALL the right.
Happy Derby Day!!!
Just a couple of our babies playing outside on a gorgeous day!
These are AQHA foals - one will grow to be a Hunt Seat horse and one will grow to be a Western horse, but for now they are just enjoying the sunshine!
We are right in the thick of Baby Season!
Foaling should be a FAST process, so once you see feet, the foal should be completely born in 30-40 minutes. If not, IT IS AN EMERGENCY. Do not wait one more second to call us!
Assuming the birth goes perfectly, then the 1-2-3 Rule comes into play.
** 1 Hour for the foal to stand.
** 2 Hours for him to nurse.
** 3 Hours for the mare to pass her complete placenta.
Again, if any of these things do not happen, IT IS AN EMERGENCY. Do not wait to call us!
Below: One of our new additions, about 30 seconds old. Dr. Barrow is just out of the frame, making sure everything is fine.
Foals - usually quite an investment - are born with essentially zero immunity. That's why it's VITAL that foals are monitored at birth and assessed by a professional by 12 hours after birth, even if everything seems fine.
Approximately 5-20% of newborn foals are diagnosed with failure of passive transfer and are at risk for developing serious medical conditions.
In the world of equine reproduction, if you're in it long enough, you see some weird stuff. This past week we got to see something that isn't unheard of, but we only see about one a year. Our patient was a middle aged Arabian mare, whose long-time owner had noticed a very serious personality shift in her mare. She went from being an amiable weekend trail horse to a mare who screamed, mounted her pasture-mate, and became unpredictable as far as kicking and biting. What we found on ultrasound was a GCT.
Granulosa Cell, or Granulosa-Theca Cell Tumors (GCT's) are probably the most common ovarian tumor in horses. They tend to be benign, but can grow quite large. They also produce steroid, which can lead to pronounced stallion-like behavior in the affected mare.
The pictures you see below are typical of this presentation. The unaffected, or "normal" o***y tends to shrink down and become inactive, while the o***y with the tumor grows large and sports a honeycomb appearance on ultrasound. This particular GCT was about 86mm, with the unaffected o***y only about 28mm.
There is no cure except for surgery to remove the affected o***y. However, we have known several mares who have undergone the surgery. In about six months, they begin to cycle normally again, and a few have gone on to be bred and carry a healthy foal to term. While this owner is not interested in breeding, she is looking forward to having her sweet trail riding mare back again!
I am excited, humbled and honored to be in Las Vegas for the AQHA Convention! Today was a great start with a fantastic Animal Welfare Commission meeting. Looking for to our Show Committee meetings and making necessary and great things happen for AQHA and GQHA!
Look through the agendas...let me know any of your thoughts on items we will be considering.
THIS WEEKEND... Dr. Barrow is on call!
To get in touch with her, simply call the office! Press one if you have an emergency, and she will either answer or step away and return your call in just a couple of minutes.
Don't forget to set those clocks forward Saturday night!
We could not let the Equine Cancer series of posts go by without talking about equine sarcoids! Sarcoids are the most common of equine tumors, and an estimated 40% of horses will develop a sarcoid in their lifetime.
Sarcoids are tumors, but are actually caused by a virus, the bovine papilloma virus. The unique thing about sarcoids is that while they are caused by a virus, there must be a genetic susceptibility on the part of the horse for the sarcoid to develop once it's exposed. This means that not every horse that is exposed will develop a sarcoid tumor, but those that do may continue to develop additional sarcoids due to their level of susceptibility. And while the cause of sarcoids is a virus, the ability to spread sarcoids horse-to-horse is unproven.
Sarcoids have a wide range of appearances and behaviors. While sarcoids may be aggressive locally, they rarely spread to organs or other areas of the body. Biopsy is often not advisable, as disturbance of a sarcoid or group of sarcoids may cause them to become more aggressive. A seasoned veterinarian can usually distinguish which type of sarcoid a patient has, and provide an appropriate treatment.
In terms of treatment, what is appropriate can depend on several factors besides type of sarcoid. Location, extent/involvement, cost of treatment, and temperament of the horse can all play a part in how to tackle sarcoids. However, there are three options that are common: surgical, medical, or chemotheraputic. Surgery is not usually the first option in areas where removal might cause further problems, such as the eyelids (compromising the ability to blink or produce tears) or along the body wall (where the skin may not close well or may produce extensive scar tissue). Medical treatments can involve immunostimulants, such as BCG or Equstim. There are also various topical creams, both medicinal and homeopathic in nature that may help shrink sarcoids. Chemotheraputics may be either topical or injected into or around the tumor. Occasionally, electric pulse is used in conjunction with chemotheraputic administration, with the electricity enhancing the effects of the medication. However, this route is less frequently used due to the need for general anesthesia each treatment.
CANCER IN HORSES DAY THREE: INTESTINAL CANCER
Intestinal cancer in horses is the most common type of cancer that is NOT manifested on the skin. The two most common intestinal cancers are lymhoma (either alimentary or multicentric) and adenocarcinoma. You may hear the term "lymphosarcoma," but veterinary pathologists prefer the term "lymphoma," as there is no benign form of this disease in equines.
Alimentary lymphoma is the most common form of intestinal cancer and affects mainly middle-aged horses, and may be most prevalent in Standardbreds. Alimentary lymphoma seems to originate most commonly in the small intestine. If it spreads, the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and kidneys are most at-risk for metastasis. Symptoms may include weight loss, mild recurrent colic, and transient/recurring episodes of fever. Diarrhea is not common, but can happen, as can changes in the consistency of the f***s.
Multicentric Lymphoma tends to occur in horses a little older, 18-20 years and above. It can be a more severe disease, as it can affect more organ systems, and tends to move more quickly than Alimentary Lymphoma. Peripheral lymphadenopathy (swelling of external lymph nodes), emaciation, and ventral (chest, belly) edema are common to see.
Adenosarcomas are malignant tumors that grow from the glandular cells that line the digestive tract. They are found in the stomach, cecum, and both the large & small intestine, but the cecum and large intestine are the most common places for them to occur. They tend to "stay put," but if they do metastasize, they do so aggressively, and have often spread extensively by the time a diagnosis is confirmed. Adenosarcomas are generally limited to middle aged to older horses, and present (as other abdominal cancers do) with non-specific symptoms such as weight loss and mild recurrent colic.
Diagnosing intestinal cancer in horses can be difficult for the general practitioner, as symptoms present so generally at first, and depend on the size, location, and nature of the cancer. However, elevated calcium and liver enzymes, coupled with anemia, can be a sign something is amiss. Ultrasound and evaluation of abdominal fluid are also of use in detecting these cancers. Once a diagnosis is confirmed by a specialist, surgery and/or systemic chemotherapy is often recommended, coupled with or followed by, treatment with corticosteroids.
However, for the average horse owner, an abdominal cancer diagnosis leads to a poor to grave prognosis going forward since the horse is usually in a weakened state prior to being diagnosed. Humane euthanasia is most commonly elected for the patient due to prohibitive cost and quality of life moving forward.
CANCER IN HORSES, DAY TWO:
Today's focus is Squamous Cell Carcinoma, or SCC. Just as melanomas affect pigmented skin, SCC's affect areas with squamous cells, which are found in the linings of the respiratory and digestive tracts, the hollow organs of the body, and the surface of the skin. It is most common in predominantly pink or unpigmented skin. As such, SCC's are found most often in pinto, paint, and appaloosa horses, but any horse with pink skin can develop SCC. There are three main types, and one less common type, of SCC.
π΄ OCCULAR (the eye): This is the most common SCC. Horses with white or mottled pigmentation around the eye are most susceptible. SCC can involve the outside corneal tissue, conjunctiva, third eyelid, and/or the skin surrounding the eye. The tumors may grow slowly, or rapidly, but typically affect only one eye at a time. With early diagnosis and treatment, growth may be slowed or even cured.
π΄ CUTANEOUS (skin): This can go hand-in-hand with occular SCC, as the eyelid is a very common place for these tumors to occur. Other cutaneous locations include the ear, lips, chin, and the nose.
π΄ MUCOSAL/GENITAL: Ulcerative SCC is common around the v***a, under the tail, the perineal area, and on the sheath and p***s. Sunlight exposure, skin pigmentation, and sm**ma (oily secretion in folds of skin) are common predisposing factors for these carcinomas.
π΄ INTERNAL: While far less common, SCC has been found in bladders, gutteral pouches, nasal cavities, and the lining of the digestive tract. Lesions in these areas are far less treatable and often carry a generally poor prognosis. They are often more infiltrative and can be quite advanced by the time a diagnosis is reached.
Most external SCC's can be treated with good to moderate success, although enucleation (removal) of cancerous eyes is somewhat common. There are topical creams, implantable "pellets," and injectable chemotheraputic agents that have all proven to be useful in shrinking lesion(s) prior to surgery or treating margins/surrounding tissues post-surgery.
CANCER IN HORSES.
Not a subject that people enjoy discussing, but something that can be a "thing" whether we are ready for it or not. There are three types of cancer that are the most common in horses, and we'll discuss one per day for the next 3 days.
DAY ONE:
Today, let's talk about melanoma, the "gray horse" disease. In humans, melanoma can be a very aggressive form of cancer, but not so much in horses. Yes, it technically is a cancer (an abnormal growth of cells), but it generally is cosmetic in most grays - the coat color in which it is seen almost exclusively. There are two types, dermal melanoma (single tumors) and dermal melanomatosis, which begin as single tumors that merge together and form a large mass.
As you might suspect, melanomas only occur on dark skin, which has melanin - the pigment producing substance in skin. While the exact cause of melanoma is unknown, UC Davis is exploring a genetic link related to the same gene that makes horses turn gray. About 80% of gray horses will develop at least one melanoma by the time they turn 15.
Common places for melanomas are under the tail, around the jaws, and on the belly of the horse, but they can appear anywhere.
Removal for melanoma is generally not needed, unless they are causing a problem with movement, vision, eating/drinking, or if they hinder the horse in some other way that affects quality of life. In severe cases, they can require removal due to sheer size. The availability of surgical lasers has made removal of melanomas and the subsequent recovery much less complicated than it used to be, but removing one does not mean that others will not occur near the same location.
ON CALL THIS WEEKEND is Dr. Connelly. To reach him, simply call the office and follow the prompts. If he does not answer, leave a voicemail and he'll step away from whatever he's working on and call you back very quickly.
You guys stay safe, warm, and dry this weekend! March has certainly come in like a lion, so hopefully it will go out like a lamb in 30 more days. In the meantime, make sure those ponies are drinking plenty of water!
THAT WEEKEND EMERGENCY....
Yesterday, Dr. Barrow was called to what the pony's caretaker originally reported as a choke. However, on presentation, the pony was acutely and profoundly painful, with gray mucus membranes, a dangerously high respiration rate, and "heart block," a type of irregular heartbeat. The pony had been fine just an hour before, and had been out hand-grazing with his owner, but now had a thick nasal discharge and was standing in a stilted position, covered in cold sweat, obviously bloated, and in critical distress.
This was a case of acute gastric impaction, a fast-sweeping and often fatal type of colic. Action was needed immediately!
Dr. Barrow passed a nasogastric tube and began lavage of the stomach. Initially, there was no net reflux, but after a few minutes, impacted grass began to flow in plugs out of the tube. As you can see from the photo, there was a significant amount, especially for a pony!
Gastric lavage continued for a little over an hour, with the pony improving as time passed. As he continued to get back to normal, Dr. Barrow added CocaCola - yes, good old Coke - to his lavage. It's a veterinary trick to help dissolve the impaction. And, for a vet who's using a nasogastric tube, it certainly helps with the smell of the gastric contents!
Thanks to his caretaker noticing a problem and seeking immediate care, we are happy to report that this 12-hand pony is now on the mend from a condition that can so quickly turn fatal. And, he was pretty snarky about staying in a stall overnight for observation. We always say it's a great sign when our patients are back to being spicy about their care!
ON CALL THIS WEEKEND is Dr. Barrow.
If you do have an emergency, simply call the office number and press 1. It will ring through to the doctor on call. If there is no answer, the doctor is in the middle of something (it is baby season, after all) and you should leave a message. The doctor will step away and return your call within a few minutes, so be sure to leave your phone number!
If you simply have questions, need to make an appointment, or your matter is not an actual emergency, please leave a message on the office voice mail and do not push the call through the emergency service. We'll return your call when the office reopens.
OK. What's the strangest treat you've found that your horse really likes? We know a pony that likes an occasional Chicken McNugget (and absolutely loves french fries)!
We're sharing our post from back in November, because February is Dental Health Month, and horses' teeth are nearly as important to their overall health as their feet!
TALKING TEETH.
In late teenage years into the twenties, we see a lot of horses who begin to experience dental issues due to breaking or losing teeth. While dental problems can occur at any time in a horse's life, as they lose teeth in older age, it can profoundly affect their overall well-being.
There is no way you can see the back of the equine mouth without a sedated speculum exam. So how do you know if you need one?
It's a good idea to schedule an annual float for every adult horse, which can help identify little problems before they're big ones. But even with consistent dental care, equine teeth can fracture or be lost. Dropping feed, taking a long time to eat, weight loss, tossing or turning of the head when eating, aggression during feeding, a fetid odor from the mouth or nose, discharge from one nostril, or quidding (spitting out boluses of partially chewed feed) are all signs that something is wrong. In extreme cases, the tooth root can abscess, causing an open wound on the horse's face, chin, or lower jaw.
Fortunately, there have been great advances in equine dentistry in the last decade or so. We are fully equipped for both routine and advanced procedures, including dental radiographs and, if needed, extractions.
The reward? Besides a happier horse, you'll be wasting less feed and the horse will get more of the available nutrients from the feed you provide, potentially stretching your food dollar. And who couldn't use that these days?
PLAN FOR THAT PREPURCHASE EXAM!
It's easy to fall in love with a horse when you think you've found "the one." And he wasn't lame when you tried him out, so why go through the expense and hassle of a PrePurchase Exam (PPE)?
Wellllll..... here's why.
No horse is perfect. And when you ride one that's being marketed, the seller has often done their best to make sure the horse is in his or her very best condition, has been tuned up by a trainer, and has seen a farrier recently. You might not see that they are feeding a huge amount to keep weight on the horse, or that his teeth are in terrible shape. You might not notice that there are corrective shoes on his feet or that he has a scar in one eye, or that he has a swollen tendon sheath and a scar on his midline from a previous colic surgery.
It's rarely a seller's intent to outright deceive a buyer. But they do want to put the animal's best qualities forward. And if you're spending a good chunk of money, you want to be sure that you're not buying a maintenance nightmare, or worse - a horse that ends up being unsuitable for what you want.
That's where your veterinarian comes in. It's our job to notice the corrective shoes and the cloudy eye. We can feel the fluid in a tendon sheath, the thickening of the neck veins, or the scar on the midline. We'll draw and hold blood from the day of the PPE so that if that animal seems to have a different personality or be chronically lame when the purchase is complete, we can submit a drug screening. We'll hear wheezy lungs, a heart murmur, or see that his teeth really could use some help. We can xray legs, feet, backs, necks, and head to rule out any concerns with arthritis, bone chips, kissing spines, or tooth root abscesses.
It's our job to protect you as you consider what can be a very large investment. A PPE can be basic, or include radiography, ultrasounds, and/or breeding soundness components. Even a basic PPE should include flexion, lunging, and a thorough physical exam including palpation of all 4 legs.
So, next time you're in the market, remember that knowledge is power and you can eliminate as many unknowns as possible - all with a single PrePurchase Exam!
OK, BARN MANAGERS! Spring vaccinations are coming up, so as a reminder, we're listing our appointment guidelines. This will make appointments for your barn flow more smoothly for everyone - including YOU!
π΄ Clients must call - themselves - and set up an account BEFORE the day of the appointment. This is to ensure we have the correct information, answer any questions they may have for us, and also to be sure they know exactly what we'll be doing and why.
π΄ As long as barn staff will be present at the appointment, owners don't have to be present. But if they are not going to be there, we must have some form of payment on file in our office. We are happy to provide an estimate for them if they need one prior to the appointment. Itemized invoices/receipts will be emailed after the appointment. We accept all major credit cards, checks, and CareCredit. A $1.00 deposit will be placed on all credit cards left on file, and that $1.00 will be applied to their invoice.
π΄ We are happy to have horse owners enroll in Wellness Programs, but again, the enrollment must be completed PRIOR to the day of the exam. No Wellness Program enrollments will be accepted on the day of the visit.
π΄ If you, as the barn manager, need an updated Wellness Enrollment form to give to your client(s), please ask well in advance to give them time to look it over and ask any needed questions prior to committing.
π΄ If the horse's registration papers are not presented to us at the time of the appointment, BVS will not be responsible for any incorrect information on coggins tests. Once submitted, coggins may not be altered or corrected in any way.
π΄ Please limit your appointments to what you've made the appointment for. If you need 10 sets of vaccines, please don't also ask us to work in three lameness exams when we pull up. We don't want to disappoint you, but we don't want to disappoint the clients we're scheduled to see after you, either! Now, if you schedule for 10 sets of vaccines and three lameness workups, we'll block off the correct amount of time and everyone will be happy!
π΄ Last (but certainly not least) - DO WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT GATE CODE? π
We absolutely enjoy working with all our barn managers and trainers, and we want to be sure we are keeping your horses in top shape, including meeting your expectations in the level of communication with you and the owner(s). If you have questions or special circumstances, please reach out and discuss them with us.
See you soon!
DOSING. IT MATTERS.
We understand that people are often upset that they can't just pick up drugs like bute and banamine at the feed store to give to their horses when they act a little colicy or have other issues that might need attention. But there's a reason!
Banamine, which is often the first line of defense in an emerging colic, is a 24-hour dose. (Or half-doses every 12 hours sometimes, depending on the case.) Now, if a horse owner didn't know better, they'd give a dose, and the horse would get better for an hour or two, but then get colicy again. So they'd give another dose. And in two hours, another. Don't laugh - we've seen it happen. More than once!
The reality is, as much as some drugs like Bute and Banamine are used, they can be overused, to the point of serious harm. They can definitely insult the liver and kidneys, making any medication protocol in a case much more complicated. We've even seen a horse die when a trainer who gave several doses of banamine in a few hours because he didn't want the horse to miss an upcoming show due to a "simple colic." Even as a professional horseman, he didn't realize how toxic some drugs can be when not administered appropriately.
By keeping these drugs, and others, in the hands of veterinarians, the incidence of accidental overdose is reduced, and situations like the ones above can be avoided. So, when in doubt, even if you have meds on hand, call us! We'd much rather talk it over than fix a medically injured horse later.
The first step in effective and correct farriery is podiatry xrays - because who doesn't want their horse to be as sound as possible?
Horses grow a whole new hoof every six months or so. That means that the hoof that was at your horse's coronet band on New Year's is close to a third of the way down his hoof right now. Do you know what's happening inside that hoof?
The way a hoof grows out will tell you a lot about what's going on inside a horse's foot. Even if your horse isn't obviously lame, flaky, cracked, mushy, dished, or ridged hooves aren't usually normal. Feet with a "soup can" or "ski slope" appearance give you an indication that it might be time to evaluate and possibly make some adjustments. It doesn't mean you have a bad farrier, or that he or she isn't trying their best. It just means that horses' feet change -- a lot!
February is an excellent time to address any foot or leg questions or problems you might have. We can work with your farrier, or make a suggestion if you don't have a "regular." You don't want to have to put off those lovely, warm April rides because you're addressing a lameness issue!
LET'S TALK ABOUT GRASS, MAN!
Our Bermuda pastures (second photo) here in Georgia are still largely "asleep" until Spring, but Fescue is coming up in clumps (first picture), and that's great -- unless you have a pregnant mare. If you do, NOW is the time you should take her off the fescue! Fescue is a hearty and nutritious grass, but it can cause real problems in pregnant mares and their unborn foals. Here is a list of fescue-associated problems:
* Absent or deficient lactation in the mare
* Thickened placenta (resulting in foal unable to get out of it at birth)
* Poor placental quality/compromised blood flow to foal
* Large but dysmature foals (curled, hairy ears, long hair, weak legs, low birth weights)
* "Dummy" foals (Little to no suckle reflex, doesn't recognize mother, neurological symptoms, lack of thermoregulation, breathing problems. These foals are much more at-risk for failure of passive transfer!)
Bermuda may be later to come out, but it presents none of these problems.
If you have any fescue in your pasture and a pregnant mare, she needs to be dry-lotted and fed a high quality hay as her forage for at least 90 days prior to foaling.
Your county extension agent can tell you what you have if you need help. Or, if you have a farm call scheduled, Dr. Barrow is also happy to see if you have fescue.
Questions? Concerns? Call us at 770-464-0890.
For us here at BVS, nothing starts the day better than a healthy new foal!
When it comes to broodmares and foals, we provide more than products - we're by your side through every chapter to offer guidance, education, and reassurance...
WEIRD CASE WEDNESDAY:
(And yes, a Graphic Photo warning. If you're squeamish, don't look!)
When you get an emergency call from Animal Control at 6am, telling you there's a horse that's been hit by a car, you're expecting the worst.
Even before the owner was located, Dr. Barrow determined that the patient had extensive injuries. However, he was standing and seemed fairly alert, so she triaged while AC tried to locate his people.
It turned out that his people were searching frantically for him when they went out to feed and realized a tree had fallen, taking out the pasture fence. The patient had just wandered away and gone exploring overnight. Once owners were located, the gelding was transferred here to BVS, and work began in earnest.
Most glaringly, there was a deep, full-thickness laceration on his side that would need several layers of sutures. However, he could not immediately be sedated because he wasn't breathing well, likely due to trauma, and we were still uncertain how many places the blood in his nose and mouth were coming from. After a full work-up, it was found that he had a fractured frontal sinus, fractured hard palate, and possible fractured ribs. He had "road rash" over multiple locations. All of that, coupled with shock, and he was one miserable dude!
With supportive care, pain management, and a wet bandage, he was stable enough after a few days to address the gaping wound in his side. You can see the progression below.
Although it was touch-and-go for a while, we are happy to report that this sweet, sweet horse is back at home and has made nearly a complete recovery. We expect a full recovery in time. He will always be a clinic favorite, because everyone was pulling for him!
** Dr. Barrow did not see the car involved, nor the driver of it. We heard that the driver had non-life threatening injuries and was also expected to make a full recovery. **
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πππ MERRY CHRISTMAS from the BVS family to you and yoursπππ
Here is a video of the flushing. Enjoy!
Good Morning! Baby "Perlita" and mom "Isla" are enjoying some early morning exercise before it really heats up. We love watching mares and babies of all breeds play in the paddocks!
YUMMY! If you thought hoof abscesses were bad, check out this throat latch abscess! The abscess formed after trauma to the area - a kick or a bite. The patient feels much better after all the built up pressure was released.
Dr. Fenn is getting some love from one of her more affectionate patients. And yes, he is asking for his tongue to be scratched.
Dr. Barrow and Murphy: A Conversation We dare you not to smile. Also, don't try this at home. (NOTE: Dr. B and Murphy are long-time friends outside the vet arena. He will do this whether you have a treat or not. It's just part of Murphy's huge personality. He was not Dr. Barrow's patient.)
Barrow Veterinary Service has regular office hours as well as available 24-hour emergency care for all breeds and disciplines of horses. Haul in or ambulatory service is available. Our services include Lameness, Podiatry, Sports Medicine, Radiography, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Wellness, Neonatology, Ophthalmology, Regenerative Medicine, and Dentistry. We are also a full-service reproductive facility offering broodmare management, foaling packages, and stallion training, evaulation, collection & shipping, and preservation/storage. In addition, Vacation Boarding for client horses can be arranged for short-term stays up to one month, based on availability. We maintain a professional, confidential client relationship within a friendly, service-based atmosphere. The 28-acre facility is easy to access for even large trailers, and is gated for equine safety. Our staff are horse owners within a variety of disciplines, so we βspeak your languageβ when it comes to knowledge and communication. Our main office is staffed from 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday. There is always doctor on call for those things that can't, or shouldn't, wait. Emergencies will be seen in order of urgency. We strive for total customer satisfaction. We do that by maintaining the health, soundness, and happiness of your horses with the latest medical knowledge & treatments plus honest communication. Let us show you why you won't be disappointed.
