North Winds Veterinary Services

04/10/2026

03/27/2026

Since the grass is green again, this should be useful for our horse clients:

HORSE OWNER WEBINAR ALERT! 📢

Join us for our upcoming Horse Owner Education Committee webinar! Our topic will be "Oh Sugar! My Horse is Foundering!"

Join AAEP-member veterinarians Drs. Allie Catalino and Chelsea Folmar for an in-depth discussion about the two most common metabolic disturbances in horses: Cushing's Disease and Insulin Dysregulation. They will take you on a deep dive into diagnosis, treatment and management of these diseases, followed by discussion about laminitis, a common sequela.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event. Register at https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aqk4QqZ8CSEZVzoTjoed1OchP7YIDfrDxmN7sn3bmdtN0eMBkO1X~AhLXYhuX8F4hYAwaFVb5RYYV903KHqLrJKTrAP-zT2spI-fUNInOwEr12A

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

03/17/2026

When these Irish eyes are smiling….they’re usually up to something! 🍀

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Love, Mickey

03/16/2026

Mickey is extremely proud to feature artwork by the Lackawanna Trail 7th graders in his gallery (our lobby). Thank you to the students and their art teacher for brightening up our days - come check out these amazing pieces!

02/25/2026

The first day of spring is less than a month away! 🌸
Which means…it's time to schedule your equine companion to receive their spring vaccinations!

If you are wondering what vaccinations your equine friend should receive, the answer is — There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your animal and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine should receive and with what frequency!

While vaccination does not prevent disease in all circumstances, a good immunization protocol minimizes the risk of infection and remains an essential component of responsible ownership. A vaccination appointment is also the perfect opportunity for a yearly check-up of your equine friend and a great way to catch any health concerns early.

If you have yet to contact your veterinarian about scheduling vaccinations, we encourage you to do it soon!

02/13/2026

Mickey is celebrating Valentine’s Day with his favorite people a day early ❤️ 🐱! Hoping everyone has a great weekend!

02/11/2026

Excited about new options for equine cushings disease! We just got some on the shelves and are excited to give it a try.

Dechra is excited to announce the FDA approval of Zygolide® (pergolide tablets) for the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qcWa6A

Package Insert:https://www.dechra-us.com//Files/Files/ProductDownloads/US/Zygolide-Marketing-Insert-85-x-11-1-mg-Aenova-5-1-NL.pdf

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
As with all drugs, side effects may occur. Zygolide® (pergolide tablets) is for use in horses only. Zygolide has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant or lactating horses. Treatment with Zygolide may cause loss of appetite. Most cases are mild. If severe, a temporary dose reduction may be necessary. Weight loss, lack of energy, and behavioral changes also may be observed. Zygolide tablets should not be crushed due to the potential for increased human exposure. Pregnant or lactating women should wear gloves when administering this product. Zygolide is contraindicated in horses with hypersensitivity to pergolide mesylate or other ergot derivatives. Keep Zygolide in a secure location out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose. Dogs have eaten Zygolide tablets that were placed in food intended for horses or dropped during administration of the tablets to the horses. Adverse reactions may occur if animals other than horses ingest Zygolide tablets. Refer to the prescribing information for complete details or visit www.dechra-us.com.

This product is only available in the US at this time. This communication may contain information otherwise not accessible or valid in your country. Please be aware that we do not take any responsibility for you accessing such information that may not comply with any legal process, regulation, registration, or usage in the country of your origin.

12/31/2025

Our office is closing at noon today and will reopen on January 2nd at 8am. Happy New Year and stay safe!!

Love,
Mickey

12/24/2025

Mickey and his office buddies want to wish everyone a happy holiday! Our office is closed the rest of today and tomorrow, but we will be back on Friday. Enjoy the holiday! Meowy Christmas!

12/17/2025

11/27/2025

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Mickey will see everyone tomorrow!

11/22/2025

Webinar for any clients interested!

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.