Whispering Pines Animal Care

23/11/2023

Happy thanksgiving from our family to yours!!!!

23/10/2023

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Lily Jones & Chillin On A Dirt Road!

This team are absolutely amazing to watch - the bond between is breathtaking to watch every time they enter the pen!

We love watching our clients succeed and you two killed it!

𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒍𝒍-𝑨𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 & 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉-𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔

Congratulations to all of our youth all-around and high-point winners!

Read the full list here: www.quarterhorsecongress.com/2023-youth-all-around-and-high-point-awards

13/10/2023

A picture is worth a thousand words!!

A HUGE congratulations 🎊 🎉 to Lily Jones & Chillin On A Dirt Road for their impressive win in the equitation yesterday! We love following the successes of our clients!

Congratulations 🎉 to this fabulous duo!

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22/05/2023

Our shockwave system is an integral tool we have for treatment of so many different injuries!

This graphic shows the various areas of the horse that PulseVet shockwave has been proven treat effectively. With pe*******on depths ranging from 0-110mm, this therapy can treat wounds to deep SI pain. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LhpOEi 🏇

16/05/2023

Please be aware of this change! Clients will have to have current (been seen within the last year) status to allow us to dispense these medications that now will require a prescription!

Once again - this was not mandated by your veterinarians but by the government - just plan ahead!!!

As of June 11, 2023 all medically important antibiotics approved for use in animals (both companion and food-producing) will only be available from a veterinarian or with a prescription. The intent of this legislation is to ensure that these drugs are used under veterinary supervision (appropriate uses, dosages, and duration of treatment) to reduce the chance for development of antimicrobial resistance to these drugs in **both animals and humans.**

To obtain these drugs, you will need a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) with a licensed veterinarian. In most states, this means that a veterinarian has examined your animal or herd within the past year.

Drug access is just one of MANY reasons to have a valid VCPR. Having a proactive relationship with your veterinarian may reduce the overall need for emergency visits and increase the veterinarian’s ability to treat and prescribe medications for your animal over the phone if/when an in-person visit isn't possible.

We encourage you to establish a good relationship with a veterinarian now, before an emergency occurs or before you need access to drugs that are no longer available over the counter.

14/05/2023

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Happy Mothers Day to all those mommas that leave lasting impressions ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

We want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there - from all of us at the AVMA.

29/04/2023

Congratulations to Dr Fowler and Candy Coded Red’s wonderful accomplishment at the Nutrena Level 1 Championships in the L1 Amateur Horsemansip!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sometimes she gets out of the barns to play with the ponies in the show pen!!! 😂😂

27/02/2023

Excited for another fun filled week of horse showing!!!! We will be at the Cloverdale Shamrock Shuffle starting Tuesday Feb 28th through the show!!

Best of luck & Safe travels!!!!

10/02/2023

Even the ponies love a good country song 🎶

: Yes, they do! Did you know that several studies have shown that horses prefer country music over rock or jazz? The slower tempo and major key seem to result in more restful behaviors in horses and more time spent eating.

So if you’re looking to relax your equine friends with music, pay attention to what you are playing in your barn!

09/02/2023

Very important read!!!! We strongly urge f***ls to help target deworming programs to best fit each farm!!!!

With spring only a few weeks away (🙌), it’s not too early to start thinking about a deworming plan for your horses.

If deworming is something you’ve been doing the same way for as long as you can remember, this year we encourage you to break tradition and work with your veterinarian instead. Thanks to tools like the f***l egg count, your horse doctor can help you devise a treatment tailored to the needs of your equine friend plus monitor the efficacy of the dewormer used last. And before you dismiss this notion because you’ve been “doing it for years,” you should know that the old-school approach to deworming is quickly becoming outdated—not only a waste of money but it also builds drug resistance in the parasitic fauna of equines, which means we are running out of drugs that can effectively help us control parasite infections.

For more information, the AAEP Parasite Control Guidelines can be found on our website at https://aaep.org/document/internal-parasite-control-guidelines
As always, consult your equine veterinarian to learn more and for questions specific to your horses!

31/01/2023

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DID YOU KNOW?

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

23/01/2023

Excited to be back in the show groove this week at C Car C!!! Yelp that’s right we’ll be at C Bar C starting tomorrow!!

Safe travels everyone!!!

25/12/2022

Wishing all our friends a very Merry Christmas! Dixie & Sullie wish your days to be “Merry & Bright”! 🎄🐾🎄🐾

21/12/2022

PSA!!!!!! We have integrated a new software system! And with this new change we will be asking clients to text this number: 855-676-2113.

This is to help us streamline booking appointments along with having any questions/answers documented in each patients chart! We’re excited about these new abilities that the new system provides & will take some growing pains but we can do it!!!

Once again - thank you for choosing us for your equine needs!

24/11/2022

From our oldest member to you & yours - Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for each & everyone of you which has made this dream a reality ❤️❤️

27/09/2022

Biggest event of the year!!!! We’ll be there Oct 8th-17th for all your magnwave needs! Best of luck everyone showing and be safe in your travels over the next 2 weeks!

06/07/2022

Give an extra shoutout to those farriers!!! No hoof no horse!!!

This week is National Farriers Week! Thank you to all the farriers out there working with veterinarians to help keep horses healthy and providing quality hoof care across the country.