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Yearly Archives: 2023

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December: All I Want For Christmas is No Front Teeth

December 28, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
December: All I Want For Christmas is No Front Teeth

December Case of the Month: All I Want For Christmas is No Front Teeth “Thatcher” is a 25 year old thoroughbred gelding who has had a variety of dental concerns through his last few years. In 2020 Thatcher was diagnosed with EOTRH (Equine...

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November: An Unwanted Flap

November 30, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
November: An Unwanted Flap

November Case of the Month: An Unwanted Flap This summer, Lilly was turned out on pasture with her herd mate overnight, like every other night. However, the next morning proved to be unlike any other morning when her owners were shocked to find...

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October: A Birdie Update!

October 31, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
October: A Birdie Update!

October Case of the Month: A Birdie Update! Birdie has faced some big challenges this summer. Firstly, she underwent the first surgery to restrict the growth of the maxilla and its incisors to give the mandible some time to catch up in size...

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September: One Eye on the Prize

September 28, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
September: One Eye on the Prize

Case of the Month: One Eye on the Prize Sally is a 28-year old miniature horse.  It was noted on her annual wellness exam that there was inflammation in her eye that was not responding to treatment.  She was referred to a local veterinary...

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August: Rascal’s Close Call

August 28, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
August: Rascal’s Close Call

Case of the Month: Rascal's Close Call Rascal was found in his pasture, one late summer morning.  With a gaping wound on the inside of his upper right fore.   On examination, the wound was about 10cm x 4 cm (large) with a pocket tracking up the...

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July: A Skin-Deep Situation

July 28, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
July: A Skin-Deep Situation

Case of the Month - A Skin-Deep Situation Abby’s owner called when she noticed Abby’s right hind was swelling up.  Shortly thereafter, the swollen leg started forming draining abscesses and the mare was very lame.  Cellulitis is a bacterial...

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June: A Scare Down There

June 30, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
June: A Scare Down There

June Case of the Month: A Scare Down There Hawk is a 14-yo thoroughbred gelding. Over the last several months however, his sheath developed a bad odor and then began to develop excessive wrinkly skin.  Dr. Fennell was surprised to find a very...

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May: A Little Birdie That Could

May 30, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
May: A Little Birdie That Could

May Case of the Month: A Little Birdie That Could Breeding your talented and proven mare to an up-and-coming stallion can be very a gratifying and fulfilling adventure. However sometimes unforeseen developmental issues arise, as it did with one...

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April: A Long Road of Cellulitis

April 30, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
April: A Long Road of Cellulitis

April Case of the Month: A Long Road of Cellulitis Abby’s owner called when she noticed Abby’s right hind was swelling up.  Shortly thereafter, the swollen leg started forming draining abscesses and the mare was very lame.  Cellulitis is a...

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March: A New Procedure for Equine Head Shaking Syndrome

March 30, 2023 by Kayleigh Janssen in Case Of The Month 0 0 0
March: A New Procedure for Equine Head Shaking Syndrome

March Case of the Month: A New Procedure for Equine Head Shaking Syndrome Dr Danica has been trialing a new procedure for Equine Head Shaking Syndrome (EHSS). This procedure was initially developed in the UK and more recently adopted by...

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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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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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