McGhee Equine, LLC

McGhee Equine, LLC McGhee Equine is an equine veterinary practice based out of Aiken, South Carolina that is owned and operated by Jessica McGhee, DVM.

Those that claim they have seen it all must have a pretty boring job. This horse took lip ring to a whole other level.
07/21/2022

Those that claim they have seen it all must have a pretty boring job. This horse took lip ring to a whole other level.

03/10/2022

Hematoma. Just call me Dr. Pimple Popper. So satisfying and instant relief for this little filly.

Happy Friday! What alternative therapy is being used here?Answer: Spinal manipulation, which is the equivalent of chirop...
02/26/2022

Happy Friday! What alternative therapy is being used here?
Answer: Spinal manipulation, which is the equivalent of chiropractic care for humans. Spinal manipulation increases horses range of motion, and can aid in diagnosis and treatment of subtle lameness issues. This horse loves her adjustments, and can be very expressive.

02/22/2022

What is the gait abnormality in this horse's right hind leg?
This horse has fibrotic myopathy. This is a mechanical lameness where damage to the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles results in a restriction of the muscles causing this gait.
The initial injury is caused by abrupt starts and stops, and the scar tissue that develops shortens the mobility of the muscle.

02/19/2022

What is wrong with this horse? **Hint: Look at the right hock.**
This horse has a subluxation of the superficial digital flexor tendon off of the tuber calcanei. This occurs when the retinaculum (or wrapping that keeps the tendon in place) becomes damaged. This horse was treated with rest, and was retired from her job as a polo pony.

02/15/2022

What is wrong with this mare?
***Hint*** she is due to foal in 2-4 weeks.
This is a ruptured prepubic tendon. This mare was referred to the university for pre/post foaling care. Contact your veterinarian for pre/post foaling care.

What has happened here?The globe has pr*****ed (come out of the socket), likely due to trauma. The eye was not visual, a...
02/12/2022

What has happened here?
The globe has pr*****ed (come out of the socket), likely due to trauma. The eye was not visual, and the integrity of the globe was questionable. Therefore, enucleation (removing the eyeball) was elected to ensure the comfort of the horse. Before and after pictures are provided.

What animal could have caused this wound on this horse's neck?This horse got bit by a snake. The puncture wounds were no...
01/10/2022

What animal could have caused this wound on this horse's neck?
This horse got bit by a snake. The puncture wounds were not visible until the area was shaved. The horse was managed conservatively with anti-inflammatories and antibiotics, and made a full recovery.

What can cause these lesions in the mouth?Dental infections, viral infections, caustic chemicals, harmful plants, or tho...
01/03/2022

What can cause these lesions in the mouth?
Dental infections, viral infections, caustic chemicals, harmful plants, or thorns or briars in hay. The most common plants that cause these lesions include foxtail, sandbars, and tickle grass. Please contact your veterinarian if you see these lesions, particularly without exposure to the aforementioned plants. Lesions like these can be caused by viruses that are transmissible to other species and are highly contagious. This particular case was due to ingestion of foxtail.

This foal was born with an angular limb deformity called carpal valgus, which is basically a problem where one side of t...
12/27/2021

This foal was born with an angular limb deformity called carpal valgus, which is basically a problem where one side of the bone is growing faster than the other. A procedure called periosteal stripping was performed to correct the deformity. Basically, a needle is inserted into the periosteum (outer covering of the bone) of the physis (growth plate) to alleviate restriction on the side that is growing slower (the outside in this case). The pictures were taken just prior to the procedure, and 2 months after the procedure. He is now growing appropriately and is much more comfortable. His caretaker has nick named him McGhees' Knees.

Kangaroo castration with this cuddly cutie!
12/21/2021

Kangaroo castration with this cuddly cutie!

I am so lucky. Yesterday was spent working , I then rushed to my son’s soccer game, then ended the night working on more...
03/06/2021

I am so lucky. Yesterday was spent working , I then rushed to my son’s soccer game, then ended the night working on more horses. So lucky to have understanding clients that are happy to work with my hectic schedule. I had my trusty vet assistant with me, and she truly has a special bond with this guy.

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Aiken, SC
29801

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+18033358755

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