Central Michigan Equine Veterinary Services LLC
Phone/text: 989-304-1395
Phone/text: 989-304-1395
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. Welcome to Central Michigan Equine Veterinary Service, LLC founded in 2009 by Dr. Sherry Teegardin, DVM. Central Michigan Equine is a full service mobile equine practice whose mission is to provide high quality, reliable, timely, and technologically advanced veterinary care for horses and exceptional customer service for horse owners in the Mid-Michigan area. In pursuit of this mission, we promise to have a friendly smile, and a warm, willing attitude and we will treat each horse as if it is our own and each owner as if they are part of our family.
. In home dog and cat services: we can provide routine exams, vaccinations, heartworm and other lab testing, and euthanasia for your cats and dogs all in the comfort and privacy of your own home/farm.
. Small herd livestock: on farm routine medical, obstetric, field surgeries, and emergency services are available for goats, sheep, and beef cattle.
. We would appreciate any feedback on our services and welcome all referrals to our practice.
. We offer evening and weekend appointments so you don't have to miss work, to see a vet.
. We recognize that current financial times are hard and make every attempt to keep fees at reasonable levels and to make individualized treatment plans tailored to each horse and owner. This year have added a six month no interest payment plan (for those who qualify) to help cover the cost of your horse's health care. Click on the CareCredit tab for more information.
. We will always advocate for preventative health related services and medical practices which meet or exceed current industry standards of care and that promise the best possible outcomes for our patients. In every case we will present all the available options for each situation and help the owner decide which is the most suitable option for them.
. We are committed to partnering with you in the care of your animals.
Call Us today. 989-304-1395
. In home dog and cat services: we can provide routine exams, vaccinations, heartworm and other lab testing, and euthanasia for your cats and dogs all in the comfort and privacy of your own home/farm.
. Small herd livestock: on farm routine medical, obstetric, field surgeries, and emergency services are available for goats, sheep, and beef cattle.
. We would appreciate any feedback on our services and welcome all referrals to our practice.
. We offer evening and weekend appointments so you don't have to miss work, to see a vet.
. We recognize that current financial times are hard and make every attempt to keep fees at reasonable levels and to make individualized treatment plans tailored to each horse and owner. This year have added a six month no interest payment plan (for those who qualify) to help cover the cost of your horse's health care. Click on the CareCredit tab for more information.
. We will always advocate for preventative health related services and medical practices which meet or exceed current industry standards of care and that promise the best possible outcomes for our patients. In every case we will present all the available options for each situation and help the owner decide which is the most suitable option for them.
. We are committed to partnering with you in the care of your animals.
Call Us today. 989-304-1395
Dr. Sherry Teegardin, DVM
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Interesting Cases: Skin problem in a horse
Refractory Pastern Dermatitis, aka "scratches"
. The following pictures show a moderate, long standing case of "scratches" in an 8 year old Quarter Horse gelding named Stretch.
. Pastern Dermatitis, also called scratches, greasy heel, mud fever, or dew poisoning, is a skin condition commonly seen on a horse's lower legs, especially in heavy breeds with feathering and in those horses with light colored or white legs. No specific cause has been found to cause the condition but we often see it in horses kept in wet or muddy conditions(pastures, paddocks). Constant moisture decreases the skin's protective barrier allowing bacteria/fungi/virus/parasites to set up infections.
Most often seen on the back side of the pasterns and fetlocks, this condition can range from mild to severe and can be acute or long standing.
Mild cases generally have dry, flaking skin with crusts from exudative drainage. These cases usually respond well to cleaning and drying the area and application of a topical medication.
Moderate to severe cases usually affect larger areas, have oozing, crusty sores/scabs, and even swelling, pain, and lameness in the affected leg(s). These cases may require systemic antibiotics, antiinflammatory medications, and topical medications applied for longer periods of time. As the condition becomes chronic, it becomes harder to resolve.
In stretch's case, cleansing, wraps, systemic antibiotics, antiinflammatory medication, and topical applications of different combinations of medications were administered with minimal improvement. Two weeks ago, we started Stretch on topical treatments of Wound Wonder Perscription formula and have finally acheived near resolution of his multiple lesions!
. Prevention: As is true in most cases, the best treatment is actually to prevent the condition before it happens. Talk with your veterinarian and keep your horse in clean, dry, paddocks and off dewy pastures. If he/she has had scratches before, it may be a good idea to provide a topical moisture barrier (like desitin diaper ointment) to your horses legs daily in the wet season.
Refractory Pastern Dermatitis, aka "scratches"
. The following pictures show a moderate, long standing case of "scratches" in an 8 year old Quarter Horse gelding named Stretch.
. Pastern Dermatitis, also called scratches, greasy heel, mud fever, or dew poisoning, is a skin condition commonly seen on a horse's lower legs, especially in heavy breeds with feathering and in those horses with light colored or white legs. No specific cause has been found to cause the condition but we often see it in horses kept in wet or muddy conditions(pastures, paddocks). Constant moisture decreases the skin's protective barrier allowing bacteria/fungi/virus/parasites to set up infections.
Most often seen on the back side of the pasterns and fetlocks, this condition can range from mild to severe and can be acute or long standing.
Mild cases generally have dry, flaking skin with crusts from exudative drainage. These cases usually respond well to cleaning and drying the area and application of a topical medication.
Moderate to severe cases usually affect larger areas, have oozing, crusty sores/scabs, and even swelling, pain, and lameness in the affected leg(s). These cases may require systemic antibiotics, antiinflammatory medications, and topical medications applied for longer periods of time. As the condition becomes chronic, it becomes harder to resolve.
In stretch's case, cleansing, wraps, systemic antibiotics, antiinflammatory medication, and topical applications of different combinations of medications were administered with minimal improvement. Two weeks ago, we started Stretch on topical treatments of Wound Wonder Perscription formula and have finally acheived near resolution of his multiple lesions!
. Prevention: As is true in most cases, the best treatment is actually to prevent the condition before it happens. Talk with your veterinarian and keep your horse in clean, dry, paddocks and off dewy pastures. If he/she has had scratches before, it may be a good idea to provide a topical moisture barrier (like desitin diaper ointment) to your horses legs daily in the wet season.
Before Treatment.
After Treatment.
