San Pedro Veterinary Service, PLC

09/09/2025

Quick guide to Cushings (PPID) compared to Equine Metabolic Syndrome by our friends over at AAEP.

Equine endocrine disorders such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) feature some striking clinical similarities, most notably a predisposition to the development of chronic laminitis. However, the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case.

This graphic describes some key differences to be aware of between the two diseases.

If you have questions or concerns about your horse in regard to EMS or PPID, contact your veterinarian so that they may further evaluate them.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

09/09/2025

Great article and truth. Every horse is unique and every case needs to be tailored to that animal. Cases also change during the course of time. It's one of the many reasons why we strive so hard to be involved with the farriers handling the horses on routine basis. We must adapt because the right answer for this one might be issue for another. Trial and error isn't for lack of knowledge it's for asking the animal.

Technology is great. It’s a tool, not a crutch. There’s a reason I love diagnostics, but I don’t treat them as the unquestionable truth. Use these tools to guide your thinking, but never let them think for you.

09/08/2025

Veterinary community is hurting this week as we mourning the tragic unnecessary passing of a member of our veterinary family. She was a professor for two of our local community veterinarians having taught Dr Rubin as well as our own Dr Alltop. Her influence has touched the world over. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends.

We are grieving the heartbreaking loss of Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, professor emerita and 1996 alumna of our DVM program. Dr. Gard Schnuelle was a beloved educator, mentor, researcher and colleague whose passion for teaching, dedication to students, and commitment to theriogenology earned the respect and admiration of all who knew her.

Dr. Gard Schnuelle served as a faculty member in the Department of Clinical Sciences’ Large Animal/Food Animal section from 2003-2021, earning the rank of professor of theriogenology in 2015. She recently served as Area Veterinarian in Charge with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Alabama and Mississippi. Even in retirement, she remained an active and valued member of the CVM family.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.

The Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle Scholarship has been initiated in her memory:

https://aub.ie/gardschnuellescholarship

09/06/2025

Some days you are presented with a challenge others weren't able to face.

09/03/2025

We hope everyone got something from our "quick" lecture tonight. We had to do some rads earlier today to get the visuals we wanted for the lecture. Helps to have good horses to learn on and teach from. Better education better care.

09/01/2025

Making some final preps for our lecture on this holiday. Wish everyone a good day and catch you tomorrow evening for radiograph lecture.

08/30/2025

Our Doctor might not be speaking this fall at the desert equine education event in 2 weeks which we encourage all the locals to attend, but he is at other events. He's scheduled to take stage with some prominent names in the hoof care industry in early October.

And he's offering a preview of his talks at the Sept client lecture on the 2nd.

For those in the hoof care industry, there is still time to register for the ILPC in Colorado Springs. Even a sale on registration for Labor Day weekend.

08/29/2025

While we might not be speaking at the seminar this year, we still want to encourage our clients and others to attend. This is great local options to learn more about caring for your equines. Better care through better education.

08/27/2025

With detection of the virus within the county, having core vaccinations for this and other vector borne diseases is critical for our equine. This is part of of our spring equine series

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📰 NEWS RELEASE

Mosquito Surveillance Detects West Nile Virus in Douglas, AZ

COCHISE COUNTY, AZ – Mosquito surveillance conducted by the Cochise
County Environmental Health Division in conjunction with ArboScientific, has
detected a positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus. A “pool” is defined as a
group of mosquitos of the same species. WNV can be transmitted to humans
and equines by the bite of an infected female Culex mosquito. The following
measures are recommended to be adopted countywide.

Common symptoms of WNV infection include:
Headache, weakness, muscle and joint pain; gastrointestinal symptoms and
rash.

Severe symptoms include:
Paralysis, coma, and even death.
Symptom onset usually takes from 2-6 days after infection.

Groups at higher risk include:
Children
Elderly
Immunocompromised individuals with chronic conditions
Prevention is key! You can protect yourself by:
Using EPA-approved mosquito repellant.
Emptying containers that have standing water, like tires, pots, water bowls, etc.

Cochise County Health and Social Services, together with the City of Douglas,
is actively addressing the situation with care and urgency. We want to assure
our community that your well-being is our top priority, and we will continue to
provide timely updates as we move forward.