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Yearly Archives: 2022

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December: A Tricky Situation

December 31, 2022 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
December: A Tricky Situation

December Case of the Month: A Tricky Situation Why do horses get themselves into such tricky situations? If you’ve owned a horse long enough, you will find yourself, at some point, scratching your head wondering how on earth did your horse get...

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November: Unwelcomed Guests

November 24, 2022 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
November: Unwelcomed Guests

November Case of the Month: Unwelcomed Guests Jeremy recently returned to Vancouver Island from the interior of BC and was having a gastroscopy performed after experiencing a few episodes of mild colic. Given his under condition, travel history...

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September: A Pain in the Mouth

September 24, 2022 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
September: A Pain in the Mouth

September Case of the Month: A Pain in the Mouth Rouleaux is Dr. McDonald’s 5-year-old warmblood mare, who was found on a routine dental to have a cheek tooth that had shifted to an abnormal angle and developed a small fracture between her twice...

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August: Eye See a Problem

August 24, 2022 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
August: Eye See a Problem

August Case of the Month: Eye See a Problem Cherry is a 14-year-old Gypsy Vanner mare used as a therapy horse. She was diagnosed with uveitis – inflammation within the eye – this spring. She was being managed well with steroid drops into her...

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July: The Hairless Spot

July 4, 2022 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
July: The Hairless Spot

July Case of the Month: The Hairless Spot Doxsey is a 3-year-old paint gelding who’s very observant owner noticed a funny hairless spot on his right cheek that was slowly growing over time. When she first pointed it out to SEVS, we suspected it...

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June: Social Butterfly

June 29, 2022 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
June: Social Butterfly

June Case of the Month: Social Butterfly Lucky is a social gelding that suffered a kick when he was out running in the field with his buddies. At first it seemed like a gentle graze on the front leg, removing the hair. However, Lucky was not...

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May: Minis!

May 2, 2022 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
May: Minis!

May Case of the Month: Minis! Spring is always associated with newborn foals. This May, seemed a little unusual in that we saw so many mini foals. I don’t think there is anything cuter than a fuzzy 15-25 lb mini foal that you can literally pick...

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March: Fecal Transfaunation

March 25, 2022 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
March: Fecal Transfaunation

March Case of the Month: Fecal Transfaunation Lola is a 19-year-old mare used as a school horse who has had the somewhat embarrassing problem of chronic diarrhea. Her owner and the team at Swiftsure have tried a variety of management changes and...

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January: Osteochondritis dessicans (OCDS)

January 25, 2022 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
January: Osteochondritis dessicans (OCDS)

January Case of the Month: Osteochondritis dessicans (OCDS) Osteochondritis dessicans (OCDS) is a relatively common developmental disease that affects the cartilage and joints of horses. Although we typically associate this disease with...

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We know that an equine veterinary practice needs to be available at all times. That is why a member of our team is always on call. Please call us if there is a situation requiring urgent care. Otherwise, we correspond via phone, text or email during regular business hours.

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Address: 1765 McTavish Road, North Saanich, BC V8L 5T9

Office: 1 (250) 588-9438

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E-Mail: info@swiftsureequine.com

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Veterinary Hours: Monday to Friday > 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Office Hours: Monday to Friday > 8:30AM – 5:00PM

* Urgent care services include Evenings, Sundays, and Holidays. We are strictly an ambulatory practice, ie. on farm work only, and urgent care services are for our regular clients only. Our clients may contact us via phone, text, or email. In case of a situation requiring urgent care, please call 1(250)588-9438 and leave a message. Texts and emails are not checked after regular business hours.

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1765 McTavish Road, North Saanich BC, V8L 5T9

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