Friday, December 6th, 2019
History: A 22-year old Thoroughbred gelding was evaluated for gradual weight loss and decreased appetite that had slowly gotten worse over a two-month duration. The owner reports that the gelding has otherwise been acting normal,… Read More
Monday, November 4th, 2019
A 17-year-old Quarterhorse gelding was presented for a corneal lesion of approximately five months duration.
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
History A 16-year-old pony gelding presented for evaluation of intermittent hematuria. The pony was reported to be previously healthy and exhibited a normal appetite and water consumption at home. The hematuria was first noted several… Read More
Monday, February 4th, 2019
HISTORY: A 21-year-old Standardbred mare presented for a three- week history of discharge and blepharospasm OS. Previous treatment included topical triple antibiotic ointment and systemic minocycline with no improvement. The mare was previously healthy with… Read More
Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
A 17 year- old warmblood show jumper was evaluated on the farm for mild exercise intolerance and prolonged recovery after exercise, which was present despite a decrease in active competition level from upper level to lower level jumper. An irregular rhythm was detected, and the warmblood was referred to Tufts Equine Center at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for cardiac evaluation.
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
A 19-year-old draft cross gelding was presented for further evaluation of a swollen third eyelid in the right eye.
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
A 13-year-old Thoroughbred gelding used for eventing presented with acute neck stiffness after a fall. He was reluctant to actively bend the cranial aspect of his neck to either direction.
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
A six-year-old Morgan mare presented with the primary complaint of behavioral changes, decreased appetite, especially for grain, and being very uncomfortable when ridden.
Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
A 10-year-old draft-cross was presented to the Hospital for Large Animals at the Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for evaluation of a ulcerated skin mass overlying the lateral aspect of the left hind fetlock.
Friday, October 27th, 2017
History An 8-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was presented for evaluation of compulsive head-shaking and spooking when asked to move to his right. The referring veterinarian had attempted treatment with cyproheptadine and melatonin with no improvement in… Read More
