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🔹Helping Performance Horses Stay Sound & Competitive
🔹Expert Equine Diagnostics, General Care & Rehab
🔹Mobile & In-Clinic Appointments
➡️Visit Our Website and Learn More About Our Services

08/06/2025

We may have asked ChatGPT what sets us apart...
But let's be clear Al will never replace the decades of board-certified expertise our clients rely on.
Everything we post is written in-house and personally reviewed (and often co-written) by Dr. Porter himself.

Because when it comes to your horse's care, we believe in real knowledge, real experience, and real conversations, not canned content.

➡️So what truly sets PHD Veterinary Services apart?

🥼Board-Certified Expertise:
Dr. Porter is a board-certified equine internist with over two decades of experience in complex medicine, performance horse care, and diagnostics.

🩺Complete Equine Care; Wherever You Are: Whether we see your horse at our Newberry clinic or on your farm, you can expect consistent, high-quality veterinary care tailored to your needs.

⭐️Rehabilitation You Can Trust:
From the AquaPacer to regenerative therapies and conditioning plans, we offer hands-on, evidence-based recovery programs for horses coming back from injury.

✨Authentic Expertise:
No fluff. No filler. Just straightforward communication and practical solutions, from professionals who understand your goals.

→ Now it's your turn! What do you think sets PHD apart?

08/04/2025

✨Last week, we spoke about regenerative therapies and how they have helped Herbie’s performance. This week, we want to highlight how we have supported her gastric health to ensure she stays comfortable and performs at her best.

Herbie’s condition was discovered after she began showing unusual behavior and discomfort following a series of hurricanes that impacted our area. Recognizing that something wasn’t right, Zosia contacted PHD Veterinary Services for help. Dr. Porter, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, performed a gastroscopy (an advanced diagnostic procedure) which revealed pyloric ulcers and a polyp in her pylorus.

In addition to the tailored treatment plan of Misoprostol, Sucralfate, and Gastroguard, we’ve implemented a comprehensive maintenance protocol to keep Herbie comfortable and healthy. This includes top-dressing her Sentinel LS feed with Sentinel Gastric Support and supplementing her lunch with soaked alfalfa pellets, even though she already has unlimited forage available.

Zosia shares, “While it wasn’t fun going through Herbie’s gastric issues, I know we did everything possible to support her, and it has paid off. I am now more in tune with her needs and how to help keep her comfortable.”

Her recent gastroscopy confirmed that her stomach is now free of disease, but we recognize that stress can negatively impact gastric health. To proactively manage this, Herbie is given a maintenance dose of Gastroguard before, during, and a few days after stressful events such as horse shows or travel.

Supporting her gastric health in this way has been instrumental in helping Herbie regain her performance and well-being. If your horse’s performance is off or you notice changes in behavior or body condition, early intervention and a tailored support plan can make a difference.

Contact us at PHD Veterinary Services to learn more about how we can help keep your horse happy, healthy, and performing at their best.

07/31/2025

‼️The Hidden Dangers of Over-the-Counter Supplements (Nutraceuticals) 🚨
➡️Just because it’s available online or at the feed store doesn’t mean it’s safe.

We’ve seen horses suffer serious cardiac complications and in some cases, death, after being given unregulated oral pastes marketed as “nutraceuticals” or “supplements.” These terms are often used interchangeably, but neither is a guarantee of safety or quality.

These products are not regulated by the FDA. There’s no oversight, no verification of ingredients, and no telling what your horse is actually ingesting.

💨Commonly marketed as performance enhancers, these pastes promise an “extra boost” or the push a horse needs to compete. However, without regulation, there’s no telling what’s actually inside. Combined with heat and exertion, they may do more harm than good.

If your horse needs performance or wellness support, we urge you to consult with your veterinarian. At PHD Veterinary Services, we can help guide you toward evidence-based, thoroughly tested options that prioritize your horse’s safety and long-term health

❌Don’t take chances. Share this with your fellow equestrians and help protect more horses.

📲Call us at 352-538-9165 for guidance.

07/30/2025

We’re in a stretch of extreme heat, and your horse’s safety should come first. Here’s your quick checklist:

💧 Hydration matters:
– Check outdoor water buckets throughout the day. Water buckets heat up fast in the sun. Track their water intake.
– Dump and refill as needed to ensure your horse always has cool, clean water to drink.
– Use water buckets to track water intake. Do not rely on auto waterers.
💦 Sweat & respiration check:
–Make sure your horse is sweating. Don’t let that fool you into thinking they’re safe. A lack of sweat can be a red flag, but sweating alone doesn’t mean they’re coping well with the heat
– Monitor their respiratory rate. Elevated or labored breathing may indicate poor temperature regulation.

⚡ Support recovery:
– Use electrolytes to help replenish what’s lost through sweat and heat.

🌅 Beat the heat:
– Schedule rides early in the morning before temps peak.
– Want to keep your horse fit without the heat stress? Book an AquaPacer session!

‼️If you suspect your horse is struggling, stop what you’re doing, move them to shade, start cold hosing immediately, check their vitals and contact us. 📞352-538-9165

07/29/2025

Zosia Mamet has been hard at work in the ring, with her sights set on a move up in height. Coming off a win at the World Equestrian Center, her mare Love Bug AKA "Herbie" is right there with her—feeling better than ever.

One of the key components of Herbie’s care plan? Alpha2-Macroglobulin. Working closely with Dr. Porter, Zosia chose this regenerative therapy to support Herbie’s major joint areas and long-term soundness.

While results aren’t immediate, Zosia says: “I knew it would take time to really see the benefits, but now—Herbie just feels amazing and we are ready to move up a class. I can tell she’s more comfortable and ready for what’s next.”

This was one of two areas Zosia and Dr. Porter focused on together to support Herbie’s performance—the second being GI health, which we’ll cover next week!

📍Interested in Alpha2 for your horse?
Call us at 352-538-9165 to schedule an evaluation and build a performance plan tailored to your goals.

07/25/2025

Considering Regenerative Therapy for Your Horse?
Whether your horse is managing joint issues, recovering from injury, or you're looking to support long-term performance, regenerative therapies can offer powerful, targeted healing.

📞 Call 352-538-9165 to schedule an exam at your farm or at our Newberry, FL clinic.

During your horse’s evaluation, we’ll assess key factors like:
• Age
• Specific joint involvement
• Arthritis Severity
• Endocrine status
• History of joint "injections"
• Laminitis risk or history
• Performance goals and long term expectations

This personalized approach helps us determine if regenerative therapy is appropriate and which option will deliver the best results.

Available Regenerative Therapies:
• ArthramidVet (available in-clinic or on the road)
• RenoVo
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
• Alpha-2 Macroglobulin (A*M)
• Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP)
• Pro-Stride APS
• Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells

Support your horse’s recovery, comfort, and performance with science-backed regenerative therapies.

07/21/2025

Phovia fluorescent light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can be used to accelerate tissue repair and reduce healing time. This therapy is highly effective in managing a wide range of equine skin conditions, including:

🔹 Open or traumatic wounds
🔹 Cracked heels & scratches
🔹 Surgical incisions
🔹 Skin infections

Whether your horse is recovering from an injury or battling a stubborn wound, Phovia can help get them back on track faster.

📍Available at our clinic and on the road.
📲 Message us to learn if your horse is a candidate.

07/18/2025

👁️🐴Injuries near the eye can be both alarming and delicate to treat. This case shows just how important prompt veterinary care is.

➡️ See the progression from a fresh eye injury to one week post-treatment.
Thanks to timely care and suturing, this patient is healing beautifully.

If your horse suffers an injury, especially near the eye, don’t wait, call immediately. Early treatment often leads to the best outcome.

07/16/2025

🚨 Laminitis- a serious hoof condition that can become life-threatening.
👉 Click through the photos to learn what it is, what causes it, and how we treat it.

07/14/2025

That’s right the radiograph shows evidence of laminitis, a painful and potentially serious condition.

Think you spotted it? Well done to everyone who guessed correctly!

📆 Check back later this week as we break down what laminitis is, how it happens, and what we do to treat and manage it.

07/12/2025

Can you guess the diagnosis?

Take a close look at this radiograph. Based on what you see, what do you think the diagnosis is?

Drop your best guess in the comments below 👇
Check back Monday for the official diagnosis and let’s see who gets it right!

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47 SW 165th Street
Newberry, FL
32669

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http://phdveterinaryservices.com/

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About PHD Veterinary Services

The PHD Equine Veterinary Services specializes in veterinary diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation for the performance horse.

Dr. Michael Porter, an internal medicine specialist, will be opening the doors to his clinic in Jonesville, Florida this coming fall/winter. In addition, he will continue to provide mobile veterinary services to north central Florida and southeastern Georgia.