This message is from: Mike and Casey Rogillio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had 2 horses for about 4-5 years, never gave them any shots, never took them off the farm, never came in contact with any other horses anywhere. I was very blessed because I never needed the vet for those 2 horses. They got killed by lightning and I, after a few months of grieving, purchased the horses I currently have.
I was MUCH more informed about horse care with these two than the previous two, and decided that I'd ensure they got their shots, to include rabies since I'd seen several opossums and raccoons in our area. I'm glad my vet comes out to give shots. As Brian says, it's relaxed, I can learn, they give everyone, 2 horses, 3 dogs, and 1 cat their shots in one fell swoop. They taught me how to clean sheaths, which I may never do myself! LOL When Justin displayed symptoms of colic, my vet came out with no problems. I felt very stupid when Justin displayed only signs of wanting to eat when he got to my house, but the vet took his time to tell me what to look for, what signs, how to take a horse's temperature. I took notes and typed them up and filed them carefully in my note book for future reference. I would never have learned some of the things he shared if it weren't for him taking that time to educate me. I've learned that for me there's a world of difference between reading about something and observing something. There's an additional world between observation and actual doing. After watching him bend a needle or two in Tyr's neck, I may suggest the hip area for him in the future. I don't think I want to learn. It may save money, but all the animals get rabies shots and I can't get the vaccine here in Alabama. He's gotta come anyway!! This was rather rambling, my apologies. I should never type early in the morning!! Let me end by stating again, I agree with what Brian wrote. I want a relationship with my vet, the one i trust to take care of my animals. I don't want to be a stranger in the night, asking for help for a sick animal. Yawning away to work - Casey
