For over 2 decades, I have been on call. No, not continually, but it is very much part of my life and “normal.” That said, nothing about being on call is normal. I often say that one of the things I love most about being an equine veterinarian is...
I had the honor last year to be asked to be part of the team that puts together and presents the Business News Hour at the annual AAEP convention. If you’re not familiar with it, AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) puts on an annual conference...
This is a hard post to write. Euthanasia is very difficult topic, and one that none of us want to think about, but it’s something that we, as horse owners, will all have to deal with at some point. Responsible horse stewardship includes making the decision...
Along with spring comes vaccinations and preventative care appointments for our equine friends. We all understand the importance of preventative medicine, but it’s easy to miss things, so we’ve prepared a list of what you should be doing with your horse to make...
Last night when you fed your horse you didn’t notice any issues as you performed your quick “once over” before rushing back out the barn door. But this morning they have a severely swollen leg, and they are hobbling around. What happened? The list of...