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Mobile and haul-in veterinary services for Tulsa and surrounding areas with a clinic in Mounds, OK.

10/28/2026

Equine Eye Ulcers 👀

Equine corneal ulcers are most commonly caused by trauma to the surface of the eye. Horses are especially prone to eye injuries because of their large, prominent eyes. Common causes include hay or straw, tree branches, dust or debris, rubbing the eye, foreign material, and scratches from fencing or other objects. Some ulcers can also become infected with bacteria or fungi, which can make them much more serious.

Typical signs include squinting, tearing, swelling, redness, sensitivity to light, cloudiness, or holding the eye partially or completely closed. Because eye problems in horses can worsen quickly, a painful or abnormal-looking eye should be treated as a same-day veterinary concern.

A veterinarian will usually stain the cornea with fluorescein to confirm an ulcer and examine the eye for infection or deeper damage. Treatment often includes topical antibiotic medication, pain control, and sometimes atropine to relieve painful muscle spasm inside the eye. More complicated ulcers may require antifungal treatment, frequent medication, or referral.

It is important not to use steroid-containing eye medications unless a veterinarian has confirmed there is no corneal ulcer, because steroids can delay healing and make some infections dramatically worse.

If you would like to make an appointment with us, have any questions or concerns, please call or text (918) 549-0333. Thank you!

10/26/2026

If you would like to make an appointment with us, have any questions or concerns, please call or text (918) 549-0333. Thank you!

10/23/2026

What is a melanoma?

Melanomas are skin tumors that are especially common in gray horses, particularly as they get older. They often appear as firm, dark lumps under the tail, around the a**s, on the lips, near the eyes, or in other areas of the skin.

Many equine melanomas grow slowly and may cause few problems for years, but some can become larger, interfere with normal functions, or spread internally.

Treatment depends on the tumor’s size, location, number, and rate of growth and may include monitoring, surgical removal, autologous cancer vaccine, or other therapies.

Any new or changing lump should be evaluated by a veterinarian so it can be properly identified and monitored.

If you would like to make an appointment with us, have any questions or concerns, please call or text (918) 549-0333. Thank you!

10/21/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician and Assistant Week to the best group of ladies that make Mobile Horse Doc possible! I can’t brag enough on your dedication and hard work! Thank you to
Debbie Stumpf, RVT
Ashley Johnson, RVT
Amanda Davis
Janaya White

10/21/2026

What is "proud flesh"? 🩹

“Proud flesh” is the common term for excessive granulation tissue that can develop while a horse’s wound is healing, especially on the lower legs.

Granulation tissue is actually a normal and important part of healing—it fills in the wound so new skin can grow across it. In some horses, however, this tissue grows above the level of the surrounding skin, which prevents the skin edges from closing normally.

Proud flesh is more common on the lower limbs because these areas have less soft tissue, more movement, and slower wound healing. Treatment may include careful wound management, bandaging, topical medications, and sometimes trimming the excess tissue back to skin level.

If a wound begins developing raised, lumpy tissue or is not getting smaller over time, it is a good idea to have your veterinarian evaluate it.

If you would like to make an appointment with us, have any questions or concerns, please call or text (918) 549-0333. Thank you!

10/16/2026

Common Equine Castration Questions? 🥜🐴

What is castration?
-Castration, or gelding, is the surgical removal of the testicles. It prevents reproduction and usually reduces testosterone-driven behaviors.

What is the best age to castrate?
-Many colts are castrated between 6 months and 2 years, but the ideal timing depends on the individual horse and whether both testicles have descended.

Do both testicles need to be descended?
-For a routine castration, usually yes. A retained testicle is called cryptorchidism and may require a more involved surgical procedure.

Will my horse be in pain?
-Sedation, local anesthesia, and pain medication are used to keep the horse comfortable during and after the procedure.

How much swelling is normal?
-Mild to moderate swelling is common. Exercise helps promote drainage and reduce swelling.

What complications should I watch for?
-Call your veterinarian for heavy bleeding, fever, severe swelling, depression, foul discharge, colic, or tissue protruding from the incision.

How long does healing take?
-Most horses improve significantly within 1–2 weeks, although complete healing takes longer.

Can a newly gelded horse still breed a mare?
-Potentially, yes. Viable s***m and stallion behavior can persist for a short period, so separation from mares is recommended for several weeks.

Does my horse need a teta**s vaccine?
-Yes, teta**s protection is very important around castration. Your veterinarian will review the horse’s vaccination status before surgery.

If you would like to make an appointment with us, have any questions or concerns, please call or text (918) 549-0333. Thank you!

10/14/2026

What is an enucleation? 👀
-A horse may need an enucleation, or surgical removal of the eye, when the eye is permanently damaged, blind, or causing significant ongoing pain that cannot be controlled adequately with treatment.
-Common reasons include severe trauma, a ruptured eye, advanced infection, glaucoma, recurrent uveitis, corneal disease that will not heal, or tumors involving the eye. In many of these situations, keeping the eye can mean continued discomfort and repeated treatment without a realistic chance of restoring vision.
-Although removing an eye can sound drastic, horses generally adapt extremely well to having vision in only one eye. When enucleation removes a chronically painful eye, owners often notice that the horse becomes much more comfortable and returns to normal activities once healed.

If you would like to make an appointment with us, have any questions or concerns, please call or text (918) 549-0333. Thank you!

10/12/2026

If you would like to make an appointment with us, have any questions or concerns, please call or text (918) 549-0333. Thank you!

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10/09/2026

Why do we do dental nerve blocks? 🦷💉
-A veterinarian may perform a nerve block before extracting a horse’s tooth to provide local anesthesia and control pain. Horse teeth have deep roots and are surrounded by sensitive tissues, so removing a tooth can be painful even when the horse is sedated.
-A nerve block temporarily numbs the nerves supplying the tooth and surrounding gums, allowing the veterinarian to work more safely and comfortably. It can also reduce the amount of sedation needed, limit movement during the procedure, and provide pain relief for a period of time afterward.
-For more difficult extractions, especially involving fractured, infected, or firmly attached teeth, effective local anesthesia is an important part of making the procedure as safe and humane as possible.

If you would like to make an appointment with us, have any questions or concerns, please call or text (918) 549-0333. Thank you!

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Mounds, OK
74047

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+19185490333

Website

http://www.mobilehorsedoc.com/

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