Dr. Janet's Veterinary Acupuncture

02/29/2024

These are the best messages to get!! Makes the long days worth it!!❤️❤️❤️

01/03/2024

I nearly cried from joy at the sight of this color coded hay weighing system. Well done Vinceremos!
Over feeding is easy! The consistency and density of hay bales changes. The only surefire way to know how much you are feeding is to weigh it Use the general rule that a a horse should get 2% of its body weight in hay. An average 1000lb horse would get 20lb of hay a day. A 500lb pony would get 10lb of hay a day. For a horse on a diet use 1.5% as a general rule.

12/28/2023

Please be aware in South Florida Horay Alyssum in hay bales. Causes fever, fat legs and laminitis in horses. Please call your local vet if these symptoms occur.

Hoary alyssum is an annual (occasionally biennial) plant with white flowers, notched petals, and round seedpods. It generally grows in disturbed, dry areas and is not thought to be a large threat to intact native plant communities. However, it can be a nuisance in plant restoration efforts and i.....

08/04/2023

Beat the heat!!! Is your horse having difficulty recovering after work? Are they sweating less? It’s Anhidrosis season!!!!! Call your local acupuncturist!!

07/08/2023

Let’s keep our horses happy and healthy! Core strength, balance and stretching are key to improving athleticism in our horses. Improvements can be made by using simple techniques and everyday barn items like ground poles! Let me help you improve performance!

06/02/2023

This is Part 3 of “Equine Practitioners Are Becoming An Endangered Species,” an exclusive in-depth look at the current state of the equine veterinary industry that originally appeared in the May 8 & 15, 2023, edition of the Chronicle. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here.