Groton Veterinary Clinic

07/15/2026

🐴 Calling all our ‘Easy Keeper’ Horses! 🐴

Dr. Heather is working with Boehringer Ingelheim on a research study on insulin resistance horses. Do you have an easy keeper?
The EQUIDY study is seeking horses that are exhibiting signs of insulin dysregulation.

👇🏻 Horse that qualify must :
• Be at least 2 years old
• Weigh at least 110 pounds - Ponies welcome!
• Show signs of insulin dysregulation; such as Crusty neck, laminitis or excessive fat deposits.
• Have had attempts to have their symptoms managed with diet and exercise
* Must be able to draw blood and deliver oral medication to horse

Horses that match one or more of these signs could qualify. Get in contact with Dr. Heather or Jessica (vet tech) to find out more.

Find out more here: https://equidy.boehringer-ingelheim.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUASuxPVwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUJnUz2fwYCaUxFSDqg8yRq-xCvyWt2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHuJfYt1iiZPs7OTZJAxEvoVkbG6fjM_qVdQkA_uwBCP7gru-lYCC6jqiE4Z8_aem_nMxoLau8YYQ3T8JhO2alHw

06/29/2026

📣 📣📣 Dr. Heather is working with Boehringer Ingelheim on a research study on insulin resistance horses. Do you have an easy keeper?
The EQUIDY study is seeking horses that are exhibiting signs of insulin dysregulation.

👇🏻 Horse that qualify must :
• Be at least 2 years old
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
• Show signs of insulin dysregulation
• Have had attempts to have their symptoms managed with diet and exercise
* Must be able to draw blood and deliver oral medication to horse

Horses that match one or more of these signs could qualify. Get in contact with Dr. Heather or Jessica (vet tech) to find out more.

Find out more here: https://equidy.boehringer-ingelheim.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUASuxPVwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUJnUz2fwYCaUxFSDqg8yRq-xCvyWt2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHuJfYt1iiZPs7OTZJAxEvoVkbG6fjM_qVdQkA_uwBCP7gru-lYCC6jqiE4Z8_aem_nMxoLau8YYQ3T8JhO2alHw

03/18/2026

❄️ Brrrrr it’s cold outside. ❄️ Look at these little bot flies tucked in nice and warm in a horse stomach! Dr. Heather performed a gastroscope today and found these little guys along with Grade 2 squamous mucosal lesions that explain the mare’s symptoms.
See the comments for more information on bot flies. 🪰🪰🪰

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve! Reminder, We are closing at noon today.

If anyone is worried about the long cold night that Santa and his Reindeer have ahead, worry no more! KCVC is a charter member of the worldwide E.L.V.E.S. network, the Emergency Landing Veterinary Expert Service. If Santa encounters any reindeer related issues in our area, our vets, technicians, and staff are on standby around the clock to ensure they get back out there quickly and make their appointed rounds. Merry Christmas Everyone!

Below is a photo from a hoof injury Comet sustained last year on Christmas Eve. We were able to get him back up and running quickly!