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Castration day, or as some might call it “Brain surgery day” #equineveterinarian #eevs #exclusivelyequine #exclusivelyequinevet #castrationday #gelding
Coffin joint injections are always satisfying! #exclusivelyequine #EEVS #exclusivelyequinevet #farmvet
Did you know that esophageal obstruction, also known as choke, can happen when food or an object gets stuck in a horses esophagus (the tube that carries food to the stomach)? Unlike people, horses can still breathe normally during choke, but it’s still an emergency that needs quick vet care!
Choke can happen when horses eat too quickly, don’t chew properly, or swallow something they shouldn't. Signs to watch for include frothy or food-filled discharge from both nostrils, excessive coughing, difficulty swallowing, head and neck stretching, sweating, and sometimes a gagging or gurgling sound in the neck.
Your vet will diagnose choke with a physical exam and then pass a tube through the nostril to flush out the obstruction. Afterward, they may recommend medication and a soft, soupy diet for a few days.
Be aware that choke can lead to aspiration pneumonia (when food or saliva gets into the lungs), which may require antibiotics and close monitoring. If you think your horse is choking, call your vet immediately as this is an emergency!
Show season starts soon. Don’t forget to schedule your spring vaccinations and Coggin’s testing. #exclusivelyequinevet #farmvet #ambulatoryvet #springvaccinesforhorses
🔥 representing Oklahoma! No balloons were sacrificed due to the EEVS team’s steady hands!! #eevs #exclusivelyequine #farmvet #baloonpopchallenge #aaepconvention #equinevet
Fun times at our last employee wellness day 🎨. Each quarter we take a day to relax and bond as a team with a fun activities that someone on our team plans. This day we ate a delicious lunch, painted pottery @paintnstation and had 🍨. Veterinarian medicine can be very stressful so it is important to take care of your team! #eevs #exclusivelyequine #farmvet #employeewellness #veterinarywellness
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📢: Cases of Pigeon Fever are on the rise! 🐴
Pigeon Fever, caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, is a contagious disease that leads to painful abscesses, typically on the chest, abdomen, or limbs. It can also cause internal abscesses or ulcerative lymphangitis. C. pseudotuberculosis lives in the soil for long periods of time and enters the body through breaks in the skin or mucus membranes. Oklahoma is usually not a hot spot for pigeon fever, but with the extreme drought earlier this year cases have been on the rise. While it’s rarely life-threatening, it can cause discomfort and does require veterinary care.
What to watch for:
• Swollen chest or abdomen (“pigeon-breast” appearance), also swellings on
sheath and neck are being seen.
• Fever, lethargy, or loss of appetite
• Abscesses that may drain thick pus
Prevention Tips:
• Practice good fly control, as flies spread the disease..
• Isolate infected horses to avoid transmission.
• Keep wounds clean and monitor for signs of infection.
📞 Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice symptoms for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
A few months ago we posted about equine PPID/Cushing's disease. We wanted to post an update on the horse that was previously posted! We diagnosed him with PPID/Cushing's disease in April of this year he has been treated with one tablet of Prascend daily, here he is 4 months later! #exclusivelyequinevet #ppid #ambulatoryveterinarian #equinevet #farmvet
If you have horses and live in Oklahoma, there's a good chance that you have heard of EPM.
EPM stands for Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis. This disease is caused by an infection of the horse's nervous system with a protozoan species known as Sarcocystis neurona, or sometimes Neospora hughesi. Horses pick up these parasites by ingesting opossum (and possibly other species) feces that carry the sporocysts. The horse is an aberrant host, meaning the protozoa cannot complete its lifecycle in the horse. Clinical symptoms of this disease can vary greatly, including limb ataxia, lameness, abnormal feet placement, central blindness, and even a behavioral change. The diagnosis of EPM can unfortunately be difficult in milder cases but typically includes an in-depth neurological exam and blood and/or spinal fluid testing. If testing and clinical symptoms indicate EPM we have several FDA approved treatments that we typically combine with high dose Vitamin E supplementation and close monitoring by our DVMs. There are now studies that show we can keep horses on long term treatment to prevent relapse or reinfection. If you suspect your horse has EPM contact your veterinarian for exam and treatment plan. #epm #eevs #exclusivelyequine #exclusivelyequinedvm #equinevet
Equine Microchips
Just like small companion animals, horses too can be microchipped. Microchips are small (about the size of a grain of rice) and safe to use. They are programmed with a unique number that is registered to the horse and owner. These numbers cannot change or be deleted so if there was ever a reason the horse can be scanned and identified. This is very helpful in times of displacement due to natural disasters or even theft. They are inserted between the poll and the withers on the left side of the neck just below the mane into the nuchal ligament. There are some organizations that require microchips in horses in order to compete, such as FEI, USEF, Jockey club, and US trotting Association. Give us a call if you would like to have your horse microchipped. #eevs #exclusivelyequine #exclusivelyequinedvm #exclusivelyequinevet #exclusivelyequineveterinaryservices #equinemicrochip #equinemicrochipping #farmvet
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