Dells Equine Veterinary Service, LLC

02/07/2024

Sweet Itch is a form of insect-bite allergy that is making a lot of horses miserable right now. There are medications that can help, but the best thing we have seen lately are these pasture "jammies." And bonus: although they are made in Germany, they are sold right here in the Dells! Check out their link in the comments for more details.

30/05/2024

SHHHHH! Don't tell Dr. Suzanne, but now's your opportunity to tell the rest of South Central Wisconsin how amazing she is! Please nominate Dells Equine Veterinary Service for South Central Wisconsin's Best of the Best.

It's fast and easy!

1. Visit South Central Wisconsin's Best of the Best website: https://wiscnews.com/exclusive/readerschoice/south-central-ballot-2024/

2. Enter "Dells Equine Veterinary Service" under the Pet's group in the following categories:

~ Best Animal Hospital
~ Best Specialty Pet Care
~ Best Veterinarian

Nominations are open from May 22 to June 12. Voting will take place from July 17 - August 7, and winners will be announced on September 18!

Happy Nominating!
Andrea

27/05/2024

We are celebrating new life as we remember lives sacrificed. 🇺🇸

17/05/2024

09/05/2024

We treated a miniature horse for colic, and the problem was a hairball! There was a long “yarn” of horsehair running through this!

25/04/2024

Is Your Horse Ready for Spring?

Spring is Here: Is Your Horse Ready?     Dells Equine Veterinary Service Newsletter April 2024 In This Issue: * Message from Dr. Suzanne * Does My Horse Need a Spring Wellness Check? *Equine Herpes My

12/02/2024

We have Tribute Essential K REBUILD in stock! 💪🐴

Simply put, Turmeric is research proven to improve post-exercise muscle recovery in horses! Have you tried Essential K® Rebuild, yet?
You can also learn more about the benefits of Turmeric in our blog post! https://tributeequinenutrition.com/blogs/news/how-turmeric-will-benefit-your-horse?fbclid=IwAR1YSRTsUEDG3ecOxcdZHaHJcTvA9nPctMXW_MuiPyKaMK4Etag5qokEZaQ

02/02/2024

Here is a great post with a very informative article in the comments. It's a must-read for all horse owners!

What happens and what to do when a horse goes down.
The longer a horse is down, the more likely that the possible problem the horse was experiencing that made them go down in the first place gets erased by the secondary problems the horse will have from being down for too long. These problems include myopathy (muscle damage), lameness or muscle weakness caused by nerve damage due to pressure and weight pressing on the area, poor gut motility which will likely cause colic, gas distension, urine retention, head trauma, poor blood circulation of the kidneys, urine retention, dehydration, congestion in the down lung, pneumonia, head trauma, eye trauma…. A lot of suffering. This is why you will see horses put into a sling if they are having an issue standing and the possible treatment for the reason they were down can be safely and humanely addressed. The longer a horse has been down, the less likely their chance is to recover from whatever ailed them and the damage caused by being down for too long.
How long is too long? There is no fast rule on an exact amount of time, but damage starts occurring (damage listed above) in a relatively short period of time, within the matter of hours or less, and the longer they are down, the more damage that is continually occurring. Any horse that is down for 24 hours or more has a very poor prognosis (little chance at a good outcome).
If you discover your horse is down and cannot get up, please call for help and assistance in assessing the situation and what can and cannot be done.
Sometimes horses can be down and just be “stuck” and will be able to rise with some assistance, such as flipping them over to their other side, or if it was because of poor traction, making some good traction for them. Please do get some assistance and stay safe. Links in the comment section for more information and ways to help a downed horse safely, including a video on how to roll a horse over within one of the articles.

26/01/2024

A quick tour of Tribute feed in stock.

26/01/2024

We are restocked and here to help!

13/01/2024

Today is the day!!

Join us for the first Saturday Store Hours of 2024 today from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

**Meet with Dr. Suzanne to discuss an updated wellness plan for your horse.
** Schedule your Spring wellness appointments NOW.
** Restock on supplements, feed and first-aid supplies.
** Receive a gift just for stopping by!

What could be better on a frosty Saturday afternoon than getting free gift AND free advice from Dr. Suzanne!

12/01/2024

As if the recent blizzard conditions weren't challenging enough, the forecast for the next several days is downright bitter. So, let's revisit the age-old question: should we blanket our horses or not?

Here's a blog Dr. Suzanne wrote a couple of years ago about this very topic.
https://www.dellsequine.com/post/winter-blanketing

If you still have questions, the blanketing experts at Schneiders' can be very helpful! Phone them at 800-365-1311.

12/01/2024

Here are some great tips from our friends at American Association of Equine Practitioners:

As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada ❄️🌨🫧🌬, below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events:
1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source—just more frequently.
2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being locked up in a stall now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure your animals have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.
3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body-clipped are the most at risk in extreme weather.
4. Well-fitting blankets are great but be sure horses do not get sweaty under them or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold, and covered is worse than dry, cold, and naked.
5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.
6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!) to double-check.
7. “Trick” your horses into consuming extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.
8. Tips of ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting a jumper-style ear bonnet or other ear cover can protect them from wind chills.
Stay safe, friends!

As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada ❄️🌨🫧🌬, below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events:

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source—just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being locked up in a stall now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure your animals have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well fitting blankets are great but be sure horses do not get sweaty under them or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold, and covered is worse that dry, cold, and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!) to double check.

7. “Trick” your horses into consuming extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. Tips of ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting a jumper-style ear bonnet or other ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

Stay safe, friends!

10/01/2024

Join us for the first Saturday Store Hours of 2024 this Saturday, 1/13/24, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

**Meet with Dr. Suzanne to discuss an updated wellness plan for your horse.
** Schedule your Spring wellness appointments NOW.
** Restock on supplements, feed, and first-aid supplies.
** Receive a gift just for stopping by!

What could be better on a frosty Saturday afternoon than getting a gift AND free advice from Dr. Suzanne?

02/01/2024

I'm so honored to be part of Vet Day, and I am pleased to be able to share our last two Vet Days with you! Enjoy!

24/12/2023

05/12/2023

Yes, we repair goats too. We can also now say that we have given a goat a beer smoothie. Sorry, no photos were taken of the smoothie mess and the goat shower afterwards. 🐐🍺

30/11/2023

Check out the DEV November newsletter!

What is Normal?     Dells Equine Veterinary Service Newsletter November 2023 In This Issue: * Message from Dr. Suzanne * Is Adequan an Option for Your Horse? *What is "Normal"? * Upcoming Saturday DEV

27/11/2023

We love caring for senior horses. There is great advice here, and we're here to help!

Faith – It does not make things easy, it makes them possible.
The horse we named Faith came to us in her early 30s in a near-death condition. She came from a larger scale rescue mission and was one of the tougher rehabilitation cases from that group of horses. Faith did rehab beautifully and lived on for 3 beautiful years with us here at Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation (MHWF) before she passed on. She was a happy and determined mare who truly did enjoy life to the fullest here at MHWF. We just want to remind people that old does not equal skinny in equines. We see and hear that kind of thing far too often, and it’s just not true. If the horse has no untreated medical conditions and are getting their nutritional and medical needs met, there is no reason for them to be skinny. Older horses can have different nutritional needs than their younger counterparts, some of them not having the grinding power with their teeth to be able to properly chew and eat hay and then may require a complete feed, like a good senior feed. Old does not equal skinny. Faith was in her 30s, and was able to be brought back from her state of near starvation.
MHWF has dealt with many cases like this over the years and tend to run into these types of things on a fairly regular basis, unfortunately. Because you have chosen to team up with MHWF and support the mission of helping horses in need, this important work has been able to continue for the past 22 years. From the young to the old, many horses wind up needing a helping hand.
We have faith that you will keep MHWF in mind this coming , November 28th, where your contribution and kindness will make a significant impact on our mission.

25/11/2023

It’s Small Business Saturday! We’re open til noon; please stop by!

21/11/2023

Join us for Saturday Store hours on Small Business Saturday!

Make sure you and your horse are ready for whatever winter throws at us!

$20 Discount on Adequan! Help your aging horse have a more comfortable winter.
(Cash or check purchases on 11/25/23 only. Adequan is a prescription medication for current patients of DEV or those with a prescription from a different veterinarian.)

16/11/2023

Dr Suzanne and Dayna ( Dells Equine Veterinary Service, LLC) enjoyed an afternoon of teamwork with Dr. Michelle and Elaine from Holistic Veterinary Options yesterday!

08/11/2023

We love caring for the long-ears too! Dr. McKichan recently attended a full day of continuing education on donkeys, mules, and hinnies.

28/10/2023

This is a great way to help Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, and the feed discount is done at 1:30 today, so please call now!

LAST DAY!❗️ We have until 1:30 pm TODAY to call in feed donations for the 2023 Feed Drive! (Saturday, 10/28/2023)
The 2023 Feed Drive is happening, and this is the last day!
🙏 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔, 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆! 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒑 𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑:
𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍!
✅ Donate a bag of Purina Impact Horse Feed to MHWF today for $2.00 off each bag. 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 $1.00 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒂𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒅! (Half of each dollar comes in the form of A Home For Every Horse Campaign and from Central Wisconsin Country Store!)
✅ 𝐂𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦! 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞!
106 S. Peach Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449
👉 𝟳𝟭𝟱-𝟯𝟴𝟳-𝟭𝟬𝟰𝟱
This proves to be the most important fundraiser of the year for the equines! We know the horses can count on you again this year for this amazing drive! ❤️🧡💙💜❤️💚

28/10/2023

Please join me in supporting this organization, there is only an hour left at the discounted feed price.

LAST DAY!❗️ We have until 1:30 pm TODAY to call in feed donations for the 2023 Feed Drive! (Saturday, 10/28/2023)
The 2023 Feed Drive is happening, and this is the last day!
🙏 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔, 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆! 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒑 𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑:
𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍!
✅ Donate a bag of Purina Impact Horse Feed to MHWF today for $2.00 off each bag. 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 $1.00 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒂𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒅! (Half of each dollar comes in the form of A Home For Every Horse Campaign and from Central Wisconsin Country Store!)
✅ 𝐂𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦! 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞!
106 S. Peach Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449
👉 𝟳𝟭𝟱-𝟯𝟴𝟳-𝟭𝟬𝟰𝟱
This proves to be the most important fundraiser of the year for the equines! We know the horses can count on you again this year for this amazing drive! ❤️🧡💙💜❤️💚

28/09/2023

There's so much great info in the September newsletter!

Dr. Suzanne talks about seasonal threats, vaccine boosters, dental discounts, and MORE!     Dells Equine Veterinary Service Newsletter September 2023 In This Issue: * Message from Dr. Suzanne * Equine