Trailside Veterinary Services, LLC

26/11/2024

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!

25/11/2024

Planning for the end of our time with our companions can be a difficult and painful time but we are here to help.

Please reach out to schedule time with us to discuss options for your pet.

18/11/2024

Pain management for Senior Animals is an important step in helping them to remain active.

If you have any questions about pain management please let us know. We want to support you in supporting your pets through all stages of life!

13/11/2024

What does Senior Pet Wellness include? Some extra TLC to make sure that we our 4 legged friends can live their best lives for as long as possible!

12/11/2024

This November we are celebrating all of our Senior Pets!

Often Senior Pets do require some extra TLC from their humans. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment please let us know!

03/11/2024

Owning a 4 legged companion means that as their human we are responsible for educating ourselves to provide them with the best care. Here are some FAQ's that we encounter!

Resource:
Auburn University Horse Blanketing Flow chart:
https://www.irongateequine.com/education/should-i-blanket-my-horse-in-the-winter

23/10/2024

We've all been there...Dr. Amanda and Dr. Matt leave after a visit and then that final question you had finally comes back to you.😬

Or maybe you're driving down the road and start wondering, "Why don't horses get sunburns on their noses?"🤔

Now is your chance!

❓❓Share your questions below and Dr. Amanda and Dr. Matt will choose a few to answer at the end of the week!❓❓

17/10/2024

09/10/2024

Pet wellness is near and dear to us! 🐴🐕

We are always ready to jump in and help when disease and illness strike but being able to get in front of that and prevent it before it even starts is one of the super powers of being a pet owner.

Check back in again during the day today to learn more about "The Science" and "The Human Power"...

09/10/2024

WHAT CAUSES HOOF ABSCESSES?

Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean?

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great. (The diagram shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help visualize the structures involved in this process.)

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

08/10/2024

Maintaining wellness for our pets versus just treating disease and illness when it occurs is one of the biggest ways that we can all help our companions lead more fulfilled lives.

If you need help or guidance with any of these areas please let Dr. Amanda and Dr. Matt know, we are here to help!

05/10/2024

The days are warm and sunny now but we all know that before long winter will be finding it's way in.

Together we can support our animal companions during this time with some knowledge and planning! This month we will focus our attention on providing you, the human, with resources to support your pets.

02/10/2024

We are excited to reintroduce Trailside Veterinary Services on social media!

We look forward to sharing knowledge and resources to support the direct care that we provide your 4 legged family members, so that they can live healthy and fulfilled lives!

16/02/2024

Smile, February is Dental Health Awareness Month!
Dental hygiene for your pet is important, not only for the health of the teeth themselves, but for the animal’s overall wellbeing!

🦷 Periodontal disease increases the amount of bacteria within the mouth, which if left unchecked can spread to other organs such as the heart, the liver and the kidneys 😣

😋 Chewing is the first step in digestion, and a very important one at that!

🤕 Signs your pet may be overdue for a dental cleaning (dogs and cats) or float (horses) may include foul-smelling breath, reluctance to eat or drink, pain in jaw or mouth, weight loss, difficulty chewing, and behavioral changes secondary to oral discomfort.

🗓️ So don’t forget to schedule your dog, cat or horse’s dental appointment today. We recommend yearly exams to keep those “Teefs” looking (and feeling) good!