We’re excited to announce that our exceptional RVT, Sue Novik, was featured in the latest issue of EquiManagement Magazine (Fall 2024)!
Sue and Dr. Kelly Zeytoonian contributed to an insightful article by Katie Navarra, titled “How Vet Tech Development Enhances Your Practice.”
We’re incredibly proud of Sue’s contributions—not only to our practice but also in championing tech utilization to advance veterinary care.
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#HorsesOfStarwood having fun at practice with @cshsporthorses 🤩
#HorsesOfStarwood spotted! Thank you for the tag @blackhound.equestrian 💜
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Way to go @round.meadow.farm.official team 👏 Thank you for tagging us, we love to see the #HorsesOfStarwood in action!
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Check out the AAEP’s recording of their recent educational webinar, which discussed how horse owners can prepare themselves for equine veterinary emergencies: bit.ly/aaep-webinar
They also shared additional resources, including an emergency kit checklist and chart to help owners determine the type of emergency they are facing.
We encourage you to watch the recording and share it with your fellow equestrians to become better prepared to handle unexpected situations and make informed decisions under pressure.
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Learn how to take your horse’s Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration (TPR) rates with one of our Starwood Equine staff members at your next appointment! We also have a demonstration video on our YouTube channel at bit.ly/starwood-tpr.
Every individual horse has its own “normal”. We encourage horse owners to become familiar with their equine partner’s baseline values at rest to better identify when something is abnormal.
Average rates at rest:
Temperature: 99.5-101.5 F
Heart Rate: 26-44 beats per min
Respiration: 12-18 breaths per min
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Happy International Women’s Day from the #WomenofStarwood!
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The Starwood Sweethearts Giveaway is back! If you are a Starwood Equine client, post a photo of you and your equine partner to enter.
Remember to tag @starwoodequine with #StarwoodSweethearts. There is no limit on the number of entries, and submissions will be accepted until noon on February 14, 2024. Starwood Equine will be drawing for the lucky winner on Valentine's Day!
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Excited to see the @paxtonllcca team in the desert!
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We have a blog post answering some of your most frequently asked questions and Starwood Equine’s recommendations for respiratory support of your equine companion during times of poor air quality.
www.starwoodequine.com/blog/aqi
Please note that this information is intended as a helpful guide for horse owners. Questions regarding your horse’s individual situation are best addressed by your veterinarian.
Signs to Call your Veterinarian:
-Respiratory rate > 30 breaths/minute.
* Normal is 12-24 breaths/min
- Nasal discharge
- Coughing
- Increased abdominal effort and nostril flare/ labored breathing
- Fever
- Inappetence
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USEF VS Requirements Sept. 01, 2023
USEF updated its biosecurity recommendations for competition. Visit bit.ly/usef-vs-09012023 to read the changes in USEF Vesicular Stomatitis Requirements
Effective September 1, 2023!
Petula enjoying her first session in the HydroHorse aquatred @premier_equine_center 💜
Utilization of underwater treadmills in conditioning and rehabilitation programs is associated with improved muscle development and cardio respiratory fitness. Due to the buoyant nature of water exercise, concussive forces can be greatly reduced. It is important that training protocols be tailored specifically to meet your equine partner’s performance or recovery goals.
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Did you know there is now a 2023 VSV index case for Nevada? There had been no movements on or off the premises in the past 2 months. It is important to review your insect control program and look for ways to reduce your horse’s exposure to biting insects.
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Starwood Equine Vet Sighting
Did you spot Dr. Kelly Zeytoonian in the latest issue of the Platinum Performance magazine?
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Firework shows are imminent. Please remember that our equine athletes do not always enjoy firework displays as much as we do. If your horse is sensitive to loud noises, we have some tips.
* Keep them inside (if they are used to being in a stall)
* Play calming music at a moderate volume and turn up fans to help drown out loud noises from fireworks and nearby parties.
* A slow feeder may help to distract your horse.
* Earplugs are another option for sensitive horses already accustomed to wearing them.
* If your horse is sensitive to loud noises, call Starwood Equine today to discuss if your horse may benefit from having a mild sedative/anxiety reliever on hand.
Boehringer Ingelheim released music tracks to help horse owners manage their equine partners. To access it, visit the Boehringer Ingelheim US: Equine Health YouTube Channel @boehringeringelheimusequin5052, where you will be able to play the music track and video, as well as gain access to additional resources on stress, EGUS, and ways to help prevent it.
The musical arrangement features soothing music designed with the horse in mind. The track was created by Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, composer, researcher, and founder of Pet Acoustics Inc. Marlow focused on creating rhythms and melodies composed for the listening comfort of the horse, including specific pitch, tone, and frequencies. Studies show that playing music can help balance equine behavior because it helps mask outside sounds and vibrations while providing a positive and relaxing effect.
Equine Eye Conditions
Eye conditions can range from subtle irritation to more severe conditions that require aggressive treatment. Whenever you have a suspicion that there is something wrong with your horse’s eye, please call us for an exam, as it can become an emergency if left untreated or treated incorrectly.
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Please be aware that there have been further developments with the VSV outbreak in CA along with other infectious disease alerts 🚨
Equine Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a scientifically proven, FDA-approved tool used to reduce pain and inflammation. It also promotes faster healing for a variety of conditions from superficial wounds, infections, and other acute conditions, to more chronic soft tissue and musculoskeletal diseases.
This therapy is safe, painless, and fast. Treatments are the result of the electromagnetic energy interacting chemically and biologically with tissue causing “photobiomodulation”. In essence, it uses a beam of light to penetrate deeply into tissues and stimulate the body’s own healing processes by cellular activity. This triggers waste removal, increases repair activity, relieves swelling, promotes wound healing, and stimulates blood and lymphatic systems.
Photobiomodulation:
Reduces Pain
Reduction of pain by photobiomodulation is the result of a combination of processes that block various biochemical and physiologic responses along the pain pathway. Patient perception of pain is reduced by an increased release of endogenous opioids (tissue endorphins).
Reduces Inflammation
The laser increases production of Nitrous Oxide along with other mediators that stimulate dilation of blood vessels. This results in the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carries away waste products of injury, thus providing pain relief and edema reduction.
Accelerates Healing and Promotes Tissue Regeneration
Fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis are enhanced which leads to a reduction in scar tissue, improved tensile strength, and reduced healing times of 30-50%. Not only is it faster healing, it is better healing!
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