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Please join us as we come together to celebrate the life and memory of our dear friend and longtime PHD family member, G...
09/01/2026

Please join us as we come together to celebrate the life and memory of our dear friend and longtime PHD family member, Gino.

We invite everyone who knew and loved Gino to join us for an evening of remembrance, stories, and celebration of a life that meant so much to so many.

Friday, October 30
5:00–8:00 PM
PHD Veterinary Services
Newberry, Florida

Please feel free to bring your favorite memories and stories of Gino to share as we celebrate the incredible person he was and the legacy he leaves behind.

We hope you’ll join us.

🐴 DON’T WAIT UNTIL YOUR HORSE FEELS “OFF”Our recent post highlighted corticosteroids and PAAG (Arthramid®), but those ar...
09/01/2026

🐴 DON’T WAIT UNTIL YOUR HORSE FEELS “OFF”

Our recent post highlighted corticosteroids and PAAG (Arthramid®), but those are just two of the many intra-articular therapies we offer at PHD Veterinary Services.

Our options include:
• Corticosteroids
• Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
• ArthramidVet®
• PRP
• IRAP
• Pro-Stride® APS
• Alpha2-Macroglobulin
• Renovo®
• Stem Cell Therapy

And joint care doesn’t have to begin when there’s already a problem. Being proactive especially with performance horses can help keep them comfortable, moving well and performing at their best.

The goal isn’t just getting your horse feeling better. It’s helping keep them feeling right.

Learn more about the therapeutic options available at PHD Veterinary Services:
https://www.phdveterinaryservices.com/therapeutics
📞 352-538-9165

Joint “maintenance” isn’t one-size-fits-all. When it comes to intra-articular therapy, what you put into the joint matte...
08/31/2026

Joint “maintenance” isn’t one-size-fits-all.

When it comes to intra-articular therapy, what you put into the joint matters but so does understanding why that joint needs treatment in the first place.

Corticosteroids have a long history of effectively and rapidly controlling inflammation, while newer options such as PAAG (Arthramid®) offer a different approach designed to provide longer-term support to the joint environment.

So which is better? It depends on the horse.

Age, workload, discipline, severity of joint disease, diagnostic findings, competition schedule and previous response to therapy all play a role in determining the most appropriate treatment.

At PHD Veterinary Services, we don't believe "joint injections" better known as intra-articular therapy should simply be performed because a horse is “due for maintenance.” A proper lameness or performance evaluation, along with diagnostic imaging when indicated, allows us to determine which joint needs treatment and which intra-articular therapy makes the most sense for that individual horse.

Click through for a closer look at corticosteroids vs. PAAG (Arthramid®) and the important differences horse owners should understand.

Thank you for the incredible outpouring of love, kind words, and memories shared in honor of Gino. It means so much to a...
08/27/2026

Thank you for the incredible outpouring of love, kind words, and memories shared in honor of Gino. It means so much to all of us to see just how many lives he touched.

A Memorial Service celebrating Gino’s life will be held this October at PHD Veterinary Services in Newberry, Florida.

Additional details will be shared as they become available. We hope you’ll join us as we come together to remember and celebrate someone who meant so much to so many. ❤️

Remembering Gino: A Legacy of Friendship, Dedication & Care 🐴🕊Eleven months ago, we said goodbye to Gino as he retired f...
08/26/2026

Remembering Gino: A Legacy of Friendship, Dedication & Care 🐴🕊

Eleven months ago, we said goodbye to Gino as he retired from PHD Veterinary Services. Today, it is with heavy hearts that we share the news of his passing.

Gino’s story with Dr. Porter began long before PHD Veterinary Services. Gino and Dr. Porter shared a close friendship dating back to 1994 when Gino was a tech at University of Florida and Dr. Porter was a student. In 2015, Gino joined Dr. Porter at PHD and became his right-hand man. As PHD grew over the years, Gino was right there beside him caring for our patients, supporting our clients, and becoming an irreplaceable part of the PHD family.

Gino had a special way with horses. They trusted him, they loved him, and he cared for each of them as if they were his own. Those who had the opportunity to work alongside Gino or have him care for their horse know just how special he was.

While it was difficult to see Gino retire and move away last year, we are grateful knowing that his final 11 months gave him the opportunity to spend precious time with his family and reconnect with old friends.

For Dr. Porter, this is the loss of not only a longtime colleague and right-hand man, but a dear friend of more than 30 years. For all of us at PHD, it is the loss of someone who helped shape our practice into what it is today.

Gino will forever be part of the story of PHD Veterinary Services, and his legacy will live on through the countless horses and people whose lives he touched.

Please help us celebrate Gino’s life and legacy by sharing your favorite memories of him in the comments below. If you have photos of Gino from over the years, we would love for you to share them as well.

Rest easy, Gino. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten. 💙

08/25/2026

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🚨 PHONE LINE TEMPORARILY DOWN

Our clinic phone line is currently experiencing an outage. You can still reach us by TEXT at 352-538-9165.

📱 Please text us at 352-538-9165 for assistance, and our team will respond as quickly as possible.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while the issue is being resolved. We’ll update everyone as soon as our phone service is restored.

👁️ Eyelid Laceration RepairHorses have a way of finding trouble in the most unexpected places! This horse sustained a la...
08/24/2026

👁️ Eyelid Laceration Repair

Horses have a way of finding trouble in the most unexpected places! This horse sustained a laceration to the eyelid, but thankfully, the eye itself was not affected and the eyelid was successfully repaired.

While we’re uncertain exactly how this injury occurred, eyelid lacerations are a good reminder to regularly check your horse’s environment for potential hazards. Double-ended snaps facing outward, bucket hooks, sharp edges, protruding hardware, and other areas where a horse could get caught can all lead to serious injuries.

Take a few minutes to walk through your horse’s stall, pasture, trailer, and feeding areas and look for anything they could potentially catch an eyelid or any other body part on.

When it comes to eyelid injuries, prompt veterinary attention is important. Preserving the eyelid and its normal function helps protect the eye long-term.

Thankfully for this horse, the eye was unharmed and the eyelid is now on its way to healing!

If your horse has an eye emergency call us at 352-538-9165.

08/21/2026

🩺 When a Foreign Body Becomes an Emergency

This horse presented with a wound caused by a foreign body that had become lodged beneath the skin.

Using ultrasound guidance, Dr. Michael Porter was able to locate the foreign material, carefully guide its removal, and evaluate the surrounding tissue to ensure no additional pieces remained.

Once the area was thoroughly cleaned and examined, the wound was sutured closed. This patient is now on the road to recovery! 🐴

Ultrasound isn’t just a diagnostic tool, It can also be incredibly valuable for precisely locating and removing foreign bodies while minimizing unnecessary tissue disruption.

Another reminder that sometimes there’s more beneath a wound than meets the eye.

PHD Veterinary Services
352-538-9165

⚠️PSA: Shock Wave Therapy Should ONLY Be Performed By a Licensed Veterinarian We've seen questions circulating lately ab...
08/17/2026

⚠️PSA: Shock Wave Therapy Should ONLY Be Performed By a Licensed Veterinarian

We've seen questions circulating lately about who can (and should) be running a shock wave machine on your horse, so let's clear this up.

❓Why does it matter? Shock wave therapy is a powerful tool but it's powerful for a reason. It can significantly reduce pain, which sounds great... until you realize that pain is often the horse's way of telling us "something is wrong here." Masking that pain without knowing why it's there can let an injury get worse without you or your horse knowing it.

🩺Why does it require a vet? A proper diagnosis comes first. Shock wave isn't a blanket fix for "soreness." It needs to be targeted to the actual problem, which means imaging, exam findings, and clinical judgment.

✅ It's a high-energy device that requires the right technique, depth, and settings for the tissue being treated.

✅ Horses are often sedated for the procedure which is a veterinary medical decision, not something to take lightly.

✅ Follow-up matters. A vet can tell you when it's safe to get back to work and when your horse needs more time.

🔹At PHD Veterinary Services, every treatment plan starts with a proper diagnosis because your horse deserves to be treated for what's actually going on, not just have the symptoms hidden.

🐴Does your horse need a lameness or performance evaluation?
📲Call or text us at 352-538-9165

🐴 Managing the Senior HorseThere’s no exact age that makes a horse “senior.” Many begin showing signs of aging around 20...
08/14/2026

🐴 Managing the Senior Horse

There’s no exact age that makes a horse “senior.” Many begin showing signs of aging around 20, while others stay active well into their late 20s and 30s. It’s less about age and more about how your horse is aging.

As horses get older, a few areas deserve extra attention:

🦷 Dental Care: Oral exams every 8–12 months are important. Poor dentition can affect chewing, weight, digestion, and even increase colic risk.

🌾 Nutrition: Senior horses may need more “easy calories.” Complete senior feeds provide highly digestible nutrition, especially for horses struggling to maintain weight or chew forage.

🩸 Health Monitoring: Routine bloodwork and appropriate testing for conditions like PPID (Cushing’s) and insulin dysregulation can help identify age related changes.

🌳 Environment: Consider turnout, temperature, footing, shade, water access, and herd dynamics. Older horses may need separate feeding or adjustments to keep them safe and comfortable.

🦴 Mobility: Watch for stiffness, arthritis, muscle loss, and changes in saddle fit. Keeping seniors comfortably moving can help maintain mobility.

❤️ Senior doesn’t mean unhealthy. With the right nutrition, veterinary care, dental care, and environment, many horses can remain happy and active well into their senior years.

Need help managing your senior horse? Reach out to us. Dr. Porter, Dr. Hodge, and Dr. Helinger are here to help you and your equine partner navigate every stage of the aging process with individualized care.
📲352-538-9165

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47 SW 165th Street
Newberry, FL
32669

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