...for babies!
Calving season is in full swing at the clinic. Which means lots of c-sections, and scouring calves. I can't say all of the calves have survived, but we have had a decent amount who have.
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| Holding the uterus as it is sewn back together. |
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| Live calf, happy momma! |
We've also gotten our fair share of puppy visits at the clinic.
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| 3 day old Miniature Australian Shepherd |
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| 3 day old St. Bernard |
I went out to a friend/clients place today to administer a few injections. Lucky for me, her mare had foaled the night before.
This cute little filly turned out quite the opposite of her mom! She's is doing well, and has the cutest little face.
Her owner noticed that her right eye is weeping, so while I was out there I took a quick look.
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| Lower eyelid entropion. |
This filly has what is called "entropion" on her lower eyelid. Entropion is when the eyelid folds inward, and the eyelashes constantly scrape against the eye. The only treatment is surgery. I've seen plenty of entropion cases in dogs, but personally never in a horse. The surgery consists of cutting out a chunk of skin below the eye, and then suturing the two new edges together which will in turn pull down the eyelid into a more natural position.
I'm not sure the anesthetic protocol, or if there even is one, for a foal to do the surgery - something I will find out tomorrow.
*Edit*: it turns out there is an alternate option to surgery to treat entropion in horses! Some sedation required, but essentially some saline is injected under the eye, which will pull the eyelid down. The Dr. and I will be going out next week to treat this filly, will keep you posted!
It is also the season for castrating, as it is warmer but still not many bugs! This morning we gelded and freeze branded 4 yealings, and in the afternoon a 4 year old barely halter broke stallion lost his manhood as well.
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| Man down! Recovering from his castration. |
In other news, Mesa comes home on Sunday, and I have booked her for the freeze branding next Wednesday. I'm so excited to get her home, and start learning what she is all about. :)
Interesting! It will be fun getting some insight to what goes on in a vet clinic.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a lot of entropian in cats, but never in a horse! Very cool. Glad to hear there's an alternative treatment to try before surgery. So many neat things in one post! Sounds like busy season for sure!
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I have never seen entropion in a cat! Must be possible in all species I'm guessing :)
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