Mobile Veterinary Services, LLC

01/09/2025

There are 4 things required to do a true dental exam!
Sedation, Speculum, Light and Mirror!

Remember, per the Colorado Practice Act, only a licensed veterinarian can prescribe sedation!

Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a proper dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.

01/08/2025

Did you know?

Is your horse’s nighttime vision better than your daytime vision?

When comparing equine vision to human vision, the horse has a smaller visible spectrum (see image) which means they see a smaller range of colors than we do. However, horses have a structure in the back of their eye—called the tapetum lucidum—that humans do not have. This enhances vision in low light conditions and allows a horse to see better in the dark than a human does. However, reflections from the tapetum lucidum can also blur images and lead to poor depth perception at night.

Dilation of the pupil allows all species to see better in the dark. This process takes longer in a horse (45 minutes) than it does in humans (25 minutes). So, when a horse is asked to do something in a dark environment, it’s important to allow their vision proper time to fully accommodate.

Overall, the nighttime vision of a horse is better than the nighttime vision of a human. However, the horse’s nighttime vision is NOT better than the daytime vision of a human. Anytime you are asking your horse to function in a dim light situation, give them time to adjust. And if they are fearful, be patient and try to understand how things look from their perspective!
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

01/07/2025

The doctors at Mobile Vet are committed to providing emergency services to our local equine patients and their humans. While emergency services are offered to all in our service area, active MVS clients in good standing are our top priority. Non-clients will be charged a non-client emergency fee. If you are concerned about the non-client fee, or our fees for medical treatment we recommend having a conversation with the on call doctor before they depart for your property. As always, payment is due in full at time of service and in cases of non-client emergencies a deposit is required.

01/06/2025

As consumers and horse owners you should be very concerned about the upcoming CSU master's program. It will impact quality of care for practices and owners that choose to utilize these undertrained individuals.

The proposed curriculum for Colorado State University’s master’s in veterinary clinical care degree program appears far less rigorous than the university’s veterinary degree program and, in some cases, some veterinary technology programs.

01/06/2025

Today is the last day to register for our FREE lecture!

01/04/2025

A wild rag is the horse owners best friend in the winter! Warm, cozy and functional!

This video shows start to finish how to put on and tie a wild rag in the buckaroo square knot, four square knot or cavalry knot. This is shown with a 52" wil...

01/03/2025

Sometimes you just gotta get down and dirty to take care of the patient! Dr. Baird and farrier Tanner spent some time yesterday helping Buttercup to be more comfortable by giving her a trim and resetting her special, custom made shoes.

01/03/2025

What happens if you have an equine emergency and the doctor is 2 hours out? 4 hours out? 8 hours out? What if the doctor can't get to you today? What if your doctor no longer offers emergency services? What are you going to do?
Do you have a truck and trailer? Do you have a plan? Will your horse load? Do you have a friend with a truck and trailer? Do you have a way to pay a bill in case of an emergency? Do you have a current VCPR with one or more local veterinarians? Do you know where your nearest referral hospital is located?
These are all important questions that every horse owner should be able to answer definitively and confidently! If you can't, it is time to sit down and give it some thought.... and maybe start some training with your horse!

01/02/2025

The best financial decision you will make all year! It is only January 2nd, not too late to make a new year resolution!

Sure, horse ownership might sound like a fast track to financial ruin, but it’s the most fiscally responsible decision you’ll make in the new year. Think of it as financial therapy—and way cheaper than years of a pompous financial planner side-eyeing your life choices.

01/01/2025

Mobile Veterinary Services is committed to providing emergency services for our established client base. Clients with a current VCPR (Veterinary Client Patient Relationship) will take top priority over any non-client in the case of daytime and after hours emergency care.

In a changing climate of veterinary care, where practitioners are retiring and restricting care to regular clinic hours, it is important to be sure you are covered in case of emergency.

What constitutes a current VCPR? As stated in the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act: A patient must be on medical record of receiving a physical exam by a doctor in the MVS office in the last 12 months. Routine care, such as yearly coggins, vaccinations and dental exams are a great way to keep your horse healthy, while also maintaining a current VCPR.

Feel free to contact the office if you have questions or wish to schedule an appointment to establish a VCPR!

12/19/2024

Do you have a plan??

If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to be confronted with a medical emergency—even during the holidays. Are you prepared to act?

Having a clear emergency action plan will help you stay focused and effective if a crisis strikes. Below are some basic guidelines that can help you prepare for an equine emergency:

1. Know how to reach your regular veterinarian after hours. Ask about a back-up or referring veterinarian in case your regular horse doctor is not available for emergencies.

2. Have a plan for transporting the horse if necessary and know in advance the most direct route to an equine surgery center.

3. Prepare a first aid kit and store it in a clean, dry, readily accessible place. Keep a first aid kit in your horse trailer or towing vehicle as well and be sure to check your supplies periodically and restock as needed. First-aid kits can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like; seek your horse doctor's advice on what to add, especially regarding any drugs that could be included and how they should be administered.

12/17/2024

Mobile Veterinary Services is excited to offer this unique opportunity for our clients, presented by leaders in the equine veterinary space.
Drs. Lesser, Cromer and Durham will be leading a collaborative learning experience with local Colorado veterinarians and farriers on Monday and extending that learning opportunity on to our clients on Tuesday. Space is limited so RSVP to the email on the flier today!

12/16/2024

Legend is a commonly used joint support product in the equine industry. MVS has many patients in our practice utilizing Legend for joint health. Currently Legend is on allocation in distribution until the next release in late April. While Legend is currently unavailable to many on line pharmacies, we are working to maintain a supply in our office. If you can not procure Legend for your normal schedule, please contact our office directly.
We do not know how long we will have access or when this supply will be exhausted.

12/04/2024

Dr. Baird will be one of the presenters for the "Business News Hour" at the 70th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners, in Orlando, FL December 6-11.

11/27/2024

Dr. Baird and MVS are the Merck Animal Health Partners in Practice for Fall 2024. As Mobile Vet continues to grow, there will always be challenges. Maintaining a team that is dedicated to our clients and the equine community as a whole is something we take pride in. With core values of Passion, Reliability, Integrity and Communication, we strive to serve our clients and their equine companions and educate for better horse health.

Read Merck Animal Health Equine Partners in Practice Magazine: Fall 2024 by Merck Animal Health - Equine on Issuu and browse thousands of other pub...

11/11/2024

Best part of our job? The kisses, of course!

10/30/2024

A letter from MVS regarding Proposition 129.

10/23/2024

Farriers and Veterinarians working together to help even the smallest of patients!
Buttercup is a 5 month old dwarf mini with significant hoof and leg deformities.