April showers bring May flowers! In our latest newsletter, we’re highlighting key topics to help keep your horses healthy, comfortable, and performing at their best this season, including: • Introduction of Shockwave Therapy (New Service!)• New team member at SVS • …
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟒-𝐇 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 (𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭) 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧? 1. Proper vaccinations, health checks and documentation ensure your animal meets requirements and feels its best come fair time. 2. Subtle health concerns can go unnoticed. Routine …
𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 “Kissing spine” is a common cause of back pain where the bony points along the top of the spine (dorsal spinous processes) sit too close together and rub or “impinge.” It’s most often seen in the mid-back area …
News from Skillman Veterinary Services We would like to share that Dr. Harris will be leaving Skillman Veterinary Services as she transitions into small animal medicine, where she will continue to serve clients in the Indianapolis area. We are incredibly grateful to …
Have you heard of 𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙘 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙁𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧? Mayflies, which can harbor the organism responsible for Potomac Horse Fever, have already been spotted throughout Indiana this spring. We strongly recommend vaccinating your horse as part of a comprehensive preventative care program. Potomac …
A customized vaccination program is one of the most effective ways to protect your horse from preventable disease and support long-term health. These visits also serve as an important checkpoint for a full wellness exam, helping identify subtle issues before they …
Exciting news! We have added shockwave therapy to our range of advanced treatment options! Utilizing targeted acoustic waves, shockwave therapy is beneficial in the treatment of conditions such as tendon and ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal pain, bone-related conditions and delayed wound …
Spring into Equine Health ✨🌷 In our latest newsletter, we cover a range of timely topics to support the health and performance of your horses this season, including: • Introduction of Shockwave Therapy (New Service!)• Local Farm Call Calendar• Spring Grass Awareness• …
As the weather warms up, so do the risks of mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. A well-planned immunization schedule significantly reduces the risk of disease and is an essential part of responsible horse ownership. Vaccinations …
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We would like to share an important update with our clients and community. After several wonderful years with our practice, we extend our very best wishes to our veterinary assistant, Erin, who is pursuing a new opportunity as an Animal …