Faith Veterinary Services

27/09/2024

Dr. Josie visited the LSU Equestrian Team this week to discuss her journey through veterinary school and into equine practice!

10/09/2024

Here are some tips for storm prep with horses!

If an emergency, disaster or bad weather forces you and your pets from your home, will you know what to do and what to bring?

21/08/2024

11/07/2024

Our patients definitely come in all shapes and sizes. We loved getting to work on this gentle giant!

28/06/2024

how it started ➡️ how it's going

This little mare is all healed up thanks to Dr. Josie. Always reach out to your veterinarian promptly if your horse has an eye issue— don't wait on it!

24/06/2024

Wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dr. Josie!
Hoping all the horses are on their best behavior for you today and this heat gives you a break! 🔥😂

We are so thankful for you! If you see her this week, be sure to wish her a happy birthday! 🧁

12/05/2024

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there, 2-legged and 4-legged! 💛

12/03/2024

It's the most wonderFOAL time of the year! 🐴

Foaling season is officially in full swing! If your mare is expecting a foal this spring, be sure to reach out to Faith Veterinary Services to schedule your new foal exam to screen for any problems that might keep your new foal from thriving. We also offer IgG testing as part of our new foal exams!

📸 Comment with your cutest foal photos below!

23/01/2024

🦷 When is the last time your horse had a dental exam and/or float? Notice the sharp enamel points in this horse's mouth. These can cause the horse discomfort and contribute to weight loss and decreased performance.

Keeping up with your horse's dental health is important whether you have a performance horse or a backyard companion! We recommend a dental exam and float annually. Reach out to schedule your horse's dental today!

11/01/2024

📢📢News Update: As many of you already know, Dr. Ashley is out on maternity leave, awaiting the birth of her babies. But we have great news- we have a new associate veterinarian to take care of all of your equine needs! 🐴

Dr. Josie Cormier is a 2020 graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. (geaux tigers!) She has been practicing equine medicine since graduation and has years of experience competing with her own horses! She is also certified in acupuncture, so if you think your horse may benefit from an acupuncture session, hit her up! She is available for farm calls as well as haul-in appointments at the barn. You can reach Dr. Josie at (318) 557-7412 to schedule an appointment or e-mail us at [email protected] for appointment requests, medication refills, etc.! Please help us welcome Dr. Josie to the Faith Veterinary Family!

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We hope your holidays are filled with love and cheer (and horses)! 🎄❄️♥️🐴

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from Shiner and the rest of the Faith Veterinary Services family! 🤎🤍🧡

We hope you have a blessed day surrounded by family and friends!

28/08/2023

🐴 Check out Equi-Day at LSU SVM! 💜💛

Attention horse owners and horse lovers!! Come check out Equi Day 2023 hosted by LSU SVM Equine Club Saturday, October 7th, from 8 am to 4 pm, for a fun-filled and informative day!

A variety of lectures and demonstrations will be available for horse owners and horse lovers alike to become more informed on subjects such as emergencies, gastric ulcers, bandaging techniques, and more. Breakfast, lunch, and goodie bags will be provided with registration, as well as a Free Equi Day t-shirt for all pre-registrants!

Registration ends September 1st at 10pm. Contact Anne Patout and Mariah Alexander if you have any questions! We look forward to seeing you there!

20/04/2023

Lots of ear and lots of love for this baby! 💛

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 🤍

13/12/2022

🚨SUSPECTED Botulism Toxicity in Louisiana🚨

🔘The outbreak is currently thought to be linked to alfalfa cubes that are produced in Colorado, so please check your feed labels if you are feeding cubes. If your alfalfa cubes are manufactured in Colorado, I’d hold off on feeding them until more information is available.

🔘Botulism is caused by ingestion of botulinum toxin and clinical signs can vary depending on the amount of toxin ingested. Clinical signs can include weakness, muscle tremors, recumbency, and difficulty chewing and swallowing due to tongue paralysis. If your horse is displaying signs of botulism, please contact us immediately.

🔘See the article below for more information! 👇🏼

**No official diagnosis or source has been determined at this time**

Fifteen horses at a breeding farm in Vermilion Parish County, Louisiana, became acutely ill with suspected botulism, and 12 have died.

24/11/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to all the clients and friends of Faith Veterinary Services! We are so thankful for you and the amazing horses we get to work on! 🤎🤍🧡

24/03/2022

Have you ever wondered WHY we vaccinate horses in the spring? Because as the weather warms up, insect re-emerge and bring with them the potential of disease, like West Nile Virus and EEE/WEE which are both transmitted by mosquitoes. By vaccinating your horse prior to the start of mosquito season, you ensure your equine friend has a defense system ready to go against such diseases.

EEE/WEE, West Nile virus, Rabies and Tetanus are categorized as core vaccines, which means *every single horse* should receive them every year. Additional risk-based vaccines (Botulism, Equine Herpesvirus, Strangles, Equine Influenza, Potomac Horse Fever, Equine Viral Arteritis, Anthrax, Rotavirus, Snake Bite and Leptospiroris) are available that your veterinarian may or may not recommend depending on your horse’s individual situation (e.g., location/environment, lifestyle, use and age).

While you may be tempted to vaccinate your horse yourself with over-the-counter products to save yourself some money, be advised that the benefits of using a veterinarian for vaccinations far outweigh any savings you think you are making. For example, you may give your horses unnecessary vaccines or skip a booster dose, and the chance of improper storage/handling of products is far greater. Veterinarians know all the ins and outs: Vaccinations need to be scheduled around other medications to prevent interactions, and in the case of vaccine side effects, an experienced veterinarian is ultimately more qualified to handle the situation.

In addition, a vaccination appointment is also the perfect opportunity for an annual physical examination of your equine friend, which allows your veterinarian to evaluate your horse’s nutrition and general health, plus detect and treat any conditions before they get established. So if you have yet to contact your veterinarian about scheduling your horse's spring vaccinations, we encourage you to do it soon!

To learn more, extensive vaccination guidelines are available to both horse owners and veterinarians on our website at https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines.