Double JH Equine Veterinary Services

01/06/2024

Dr. Handlin’s schedule for January 8-12th

Monday 8th - Henderson
Wednesday 10th - Tyler
Thursday 11th - Marshall

Please call or text 903-932-3866 for appointments or questions!

01/01/2024

Schedule for this week and next, Dr. Handlin will be in

Jan 1st - Happy new year!
Jan 2nd Tuesday - Marshall
Jan 3rd Wednesday- Tyler
Jan 4th Thursday- Henderson

He may also have time for a couple farm calls if you need several horses seen at one place.

Please call 903-932-3866 for appointments or questions.

12/26/2023

Schedule for this week and next, Dr. Handlin will be in

Tyler - Wednesday 12-27
Marshall - Thursday 12-28

Jan 1st - Happy new year!
Jan 2nd Tuesday - Marshall
Jan 3rd Wednesday- Tyler
Jan 4th Thursday- Henderson

He may also have time for a couple farm calls if you need several horses seen at one place.

Please call 903-932-3866 for appointments or questions.

12/24/2023

We would like to wish a Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful clients!

If you need anything next week, Dr. Handlin will be in

Tyler - Wednesday 12-27
Marshall - Thursday 12-28

He may also have time for a couple farm calls if you need several horses seen at one place.

Please call 903-932-3866 for appointments or questions.

12/08/2023

Dr. Handlin’s partial schedule for the next two weeks!

December 11th - 15th

Wednesday 13th - Tyler
Thursday 14th - Marshall
Friday 15th - some availability

December 18th - 22nd

Monday 18th - Tyler
Tuesday 19th - Marshall
Wednesday 20th - Henderson

Please call or text 903-932-3866 for appointments, questions ect.

Dr Handlin does have some availability to do farm calls to see multiple horses at one location also in the next couple of weeks if you need that.

12/04/2023

We will possibly go to Henderson next week, if you need to be seen in that area please let me know so I can work on a date for y’all!

903-932-3866 for appointments and questions 😊

12/04/2023

Dr. Handlins schedule for this week 12/5 -12/8

Tuesday - Marshall
Wednesday - Tyler
Thursday - Marshall

Please call or text 903-932-3866 for appointments or questions

He does have some limited availability to do a couple farm calls this week if you have several horses to be seen at one location!

11/22/2023

Double JH Equine would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

10/27/2023

Here is Dr. Handlins schedule for the next couple of weeks!

Please call or text 903-932-3866 to schedule a appointment or for any questions!

10/30 - Tyler
10/31 - Longview/Marshall area
11/1 - Tyler
11/2 - Marshall

11/6 - Tyler
11/7 - Marshall
11/8 - Henderson
11/9 - Tyler

Dr. Handlin is able to offer farm calls if there is several horses in one location that need to be seen on a limited basis.

10/27/2023

With the incoming cold front late Sunday into Monday here is a great article on recognizing colic in your equine partner!

If you're not already adding electrolytes or salt to your horses feed then now would be a good time to start to encourage them to have more water intake!

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is—the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• Alert your veterinarian immediately.
• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings.
• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself—but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe.
• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information and be sure to ask them how they can be reached if your horse colics after hours!

10/11/2023

Did you know we are in peak mosquito season? With the cool rainy weather mosquitos are thriving right now. Here are some tips on how to protect your equine partner! Don't forget about the west nile vaccine to stay protected!

If you have questions please reach out to our office at 903-932-3866 and let us help you keep your equine healthy!

10/06/2023

Dr. Handlins schedule for 10/9 - 10/13

Monday - Tyler
Tuesday - Marshall
Wednesday - Henderson
Thursday- Marshall

To make a appointment please call or text 903-932-3866!

09/14/2023

Dr Handlins schedule for next week!
September 18th - 22nd

Monday - Tyler
Tuesday - Henderson
Wednesday - Marshall
Thursday- Marshall

Please call or text 903-932-3866 for a appointment

09/04/2023

Dr. Handlin’s schedule for this week!

Tuesday the 5th - Marshall
Wednesday 6th - Henderson
Thursday 7th - Marshall
Friday 8th - Tyler

Please call or text 903-932-3866 for a appointment

07/14/2023

Horses travel every day for a number of reasons—to be bought and sold, for competition, for breeding purposes, etc. Whatever the reason, horse owners should be aware of the complications that may occur due to transportation, including traumatic injuries, diarrhea, muscular problems, respiratory problems, overheating, colic, and even laminitis (in the case of overweight horses).

Following are a few tips to help your equine friend maintain good health and welfare during transport. This list is by no means complete and we encourage you to reach out to your veterinarian for additional advice when it comes to traveling with your horse!

• Be aware that inadequate management of feed and water intake during travel could cause colic, gastric ulceration and heat stress. Food and water should be provided prior to transport, during regular rest breaks and upon arrival at destination.

• Ensure your horse’s immunizations are up to date against respiratory pathogens to protect your animal from these diseases.

• The horse should be rested before the journey, given rest stops during travel, and have time to recover on arrival at the destination.

• The vehicle should be well-ventilated to help prevent respiratory problems or overheating.

• Drive slowly and carefully (NO TEXTING, avoid driving when fatigued or eating while driving, etc.) to provide a comfortable journey for the animal and reduce the risk of injury and fatigue.

Happy trails!

04/26/2023

We are excited to host an event for you to be able to learn about Regenerative Medicine and Double JH Equine’s services and future. Join us for and evening of good food, company, and education. Please R.S.V.P the spots are limited.

03/20/2023

The moist, muddy conditions typical of this time of the year can create hoof issues for your horse such as thrush, white line disease and abscesses. Our friends at TheHorse.com offer some tips to help combat these enemies of hoof health at https://thehorse.com/1109673/fighting-foot-funk/

Learn how to combat horse hoof issues such as thrush, white line disease, and abscesses that can develop in or be exacerbated by moist, muddy conditions.

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

03/16/2023

Update: Dr. Handlin will be continuing to practice in ETX. Call 903-932-3866 for any questions or to schedule an appointment.

02/09/2021

We will be in the Tyler area Wednesday February 17th if anyone needs an appointment! Call the clinic phone 903-932-3866!