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Dells Equine Veterinary Services has offered a full range of preventative, performance emergency, reproductive, health-maintenance and educational services from Wisconsin Dells, WI to area horse owners since 2013. We are very happy to announce that as of December 2021, Dells Equine has added a full equine clinic for more convenient regional access to routine and intensive care and recovery. Dells
Equine is a relationship and customer service-based practice. In fact, recent surveys of why clients choose Dells Equine highlighted excellent customer service and communication as two of the top reasons. Clients also appreciate the comfort of building a long-term relationship with their veterinarian so that at each appointment you can pick up where you left off. Whether you are new to horses, new to the area, or are ready for a change in veterinarian, please give Dr. Suzanne a call and she'll be happy to talk to you.
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.
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
We are celebrating new life as we remember lives sacrificed. ๐บ๐ธ
We treated a miniature horse for colic, and the problem was a hairball! There was a long โyarnโ of horsehair running through this!
Is Your Horse Ready for Spring?
Spring is Here: Is Your Horse Ready? โ โ 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
We have Tribute Essential K REBUILD in stock! ๐ช๐ด
Simply put, Turmeric is research proven to improve post-exercise muscle recovery in horses! Have you tried Essential Kยฎ 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
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 traumaโฆ. 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 โstuckโ 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.
A quick tour of Tribute feed in stock.
We are restocked and here to help!
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!
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.
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 โ๏ธ๐จ๐ซง๐ฌ, 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 theyโve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay sourceโjust 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 donโt 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. โTrickโ your horses into consuming extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If youโve 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 โ๏ธ๐จ๐ซง๐ฌ, 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 theyโve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay sourceโjust 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 donโt 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. โTrickโ your horses into consuming extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If youโve 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!
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?
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!
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. ๐๐บ
Check out the DEV November newsletter!
What is Normal? โ โ 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
We love caring for senior horses. There is great advice here, and we're here to help!
Faith โ 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 itโs 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.
Itโs Small Business Saturday! Weโre open til noon; please stop by!
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.)
Dr Suzanne and Dayna ( Dells Equine Veterinary Service, LLC) enjoyed an afternoon of teamwork with Dr. Michelle and Elaine from Holistic Veterinary Options yesterday!
We love caring for the long-ears too! Dr. McKichan recently attended a full day of continuing education on donkeys, mules, and hinnies.
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!โ๏ธ 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!
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Donate a bag of Purina Impact Horse Feed to MHWF today for $2.00 off each bag. ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐๐๐๐ $1.00 ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
! (Half of each dollar comes in the form of A Home For Every Horse Campaign and from Central Wisconsin Country Store!)
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๐๐๐งโ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐, ๐ง๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ! ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐!
106 S. Peach Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449
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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! โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐โค๏ธ๐
Please join me in supporting this organization, there is only an hour left at the discounted feed price.
LAST DAY!โ๏ธ 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!
๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐!
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Donate a bag of Purina Impact Horse Feed to MHWF today for $2.00 off each bag. ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐๐๐๐ $1.00 ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
! (Half of each dollar comes in the form of A Home For Every Horse Campaign and from Central Wisconsin Country Store!)
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๐๐๐งโ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐, ๐ง๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ! ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐!
106 S. Peach Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449
๐ ๐ณ๐ญ๐ฑ-๐ฏ๐ด๐ณ-๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ฑ
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! โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐โค๏ธ๐
There's so much great info in the September newsletter!
Dr. Suzanne talks about seasonal threats, vaccine boosters, dental discounts, and MORE! โ โ Dells Equine Veterinary Service Newsletter September 2023 In This Issue: * Message from Dr. Suzanne * Equine
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A quick tour of Tribute feed in stock.
We are restocked and here to help!
Turn up the sound for this one! ๐คฃ
Watch renowned equine veterinarian, Dr. Morgan of Zoetis as he teaches us the latest information on deworming, vaccines, and much more.
How to prevent problems...and reduce your vet bills!! ๐ https://www.dellsequine.com/event-details/preventative-care-for-your-horse-1 Edit: Thank you for all the interest and signups! We are near capacity. For those unable to register but want to watch online, we will be streaming live on Facebook on Wednesday around 6:30. Also, look ahead to our June 21 workshop: Dr. Suzanne's Top Ten List, it'll be a good one!
Another horsemanship success story! Watch this boring video of a sweet and a-bit-distracted-by-her-buddies-but-perfectly-behaved horse. ๐ https://www.dellsequine.com/event-details/horsemanship-clinic-with-ray-ainsworth-1
Iโd be honored to feature past and current patients of mine, as well as photos from Dells Equine events in a slideshow in the clinic. If you would be so kind to submit photos and captions, please send to [email protected]. Thank you so much!
We are excited to be a week away from our trailering clinic! Please join us as a participant or auditor. https://www.dellsequine.com/trailerclinic
Horse hauling doesnโt need to stress you out! Every horse needs to load and unload safely, and every driver needs to be able to back the trailer and change a tire. Iโm proud to provide an opportunity to learn these skills (and many more!) so you can have the peace of mind you need. https://www.dellsequine.com/trailerclinic
Horse Fly Trap
This is interesting! Midwest Veterinary Dental Services
This will make you smile!
Lice.
A great example of periodontal disease from our dental day.
Thanks for the comments! This is a locking stifle, also called upward fixation of the patella, or delayed patellar release. Did you know that horses can lock their hind legs in extension? When the hind leg is locked, they don't have to use muscular effort to keep the joints extended. This is how they can sleep standing up so that they are ready to run off if a predator approached them (they would be more vulnerable in the wild while laying down). It's all good until the lock engages at the wrong time, like when they are wanting to move around. This owner was noticing some weird motions in the left hind leg. I went out to examine him and he was perfectly fine (not locking that day). It can be frustrating for the owners and vets to try to pinpoint what is going on because it can be so intermittent and sometimes a lot milder and harder to see. A few days later they brought him in for routine dentistry, and with the sedation used for dental work, his locking was severe and dramatic. So in this video, he looks quite groggy and is dragging his toes from sedation. The best treatment is a procedure called medial patellar ligament splitting. FYI, I am now offering this procedure here at my clinic, performed by a specialty lameness vet practice called Forward Equine. Prognosis is good.
Another take on colic.
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