Each week we will be highlighting three posts to share what’s new on Instagram for those that do not have an account. Thank you to everyone who has shared with us so far.
Jeff Wichtel and the OVC Health Sciences team celebrate our Registered Veterinary Technicians with a #coffee#cookie delivery for #vettechweek on day 10 as dean of OVC “Veterinary technicians work every day and night at the heart of veterinary practice. Patient care and patient outcome are unequivocally dependent of the skills of technicians, yet they are so often not recognized for their central role in animal health care. Today, during Veterinary Technician Week, we tried in a small way to recognize that role. These days, with standards set so high, veterinary care is conducted by a team of highly trained individuals, rather than by a veterinarian alone. In my own experience of practice, I can recall many a time when a veterinary technician’s skills and knowledge have been essential to the outcome of a patient or herd problem. I am forever in awe of their talents, and thankful for their central role in the health care team. Join me in showing our appreciation of their commitment to excellence in the care of animals of all species.”
Post 2:
Fourth year vet student Sarah “Had a great day floating teeth on the Equine Primary Care rotation! #donttouchmypowerfloat#somanyteeth#safetyglassesandearplugs #vetstudent#finalyear#ovc2016"Thanks for sharing Sarah (@scope_land)! The mouth plays a very important role in a horse’s overall health. Quick Facts from Equine Guelph, @ontvetcollege🐴Some common signs of dental problems in horses are: decreased
appetite, becoming head shy, undigested feed in the feces, foul odors
coming from the mouth, nasal discharge, loose incisors, broken teeth,
reddened or inflamed gums, quidding, weight loss, not finishing feed and
resistance to the bridle are all reasons to call the vet and have the
teeth checked. 🐴Missing or loose teeth can lead to ‘step mouth’ which
requires regular inspection and care as food can get packed in leading
to dental disease, abscess or infection. 🐴Maintaining good dental
health into old age is probably one of the single best ways to encourage
longevity. 🐴Annual dental exams are recommended for all horses and
twice a year for mature or elderly horses. 🐴Consult your veterinarian
or equine nutritionist to create the best course of dental management
for your horse.
Post 3:
Our
generous donors and pet lovers raised more than $500,000 at A Walk in
the Park Gala Thursday night in Toronto to benefit OVC Pet Trust’s
$9-million fundraising campaign for new surgery and anesthesia
facilities at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of
Guelph. “These facilities will have far-reaching impacts on both pets
and pet owners,” said OVC dean Jeff Wichtel. “They will help ensure our
continued ability to improve the health and well-being of pets, whether
we are providing advanced diagnosis or life-saving procedures, raising
the standard of care, or making meaningful contributions to clinical
research and innovation.” Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
OntVetCollege now has almost 5500 followers from around the world that include prevets, vet students, practicing veterinarians and veterinary teams, alumni, industry, graduate students and more.
We are always looking for photos to share on Instagram. If you have an interesting case, images of your team working in your lab or research out in the field, currently on rotation or other images that would help show what it is like to learn and work at OVC please email Jane Dawkins, OVC Marketing Communications/Social Media Manager at jdawkins@uoguelph.ca with “Instagram Post” in the subject line or private message @OntVetCollege on Instagram.