Smokey Mountain Mobile Vet

09/23/2026

Another dark day. As you go through your day remember your kindness can make a difference.

Today, the world is a little darker...

On 9/21/26, we heard the tragic news that a beloved veterinarian took her life.

Cierra graduated from Texas A&M this past May, and joined an equine internship in Ocala, Florida. 4 short months...

Cierra was a friend. She was brilliant. She truly was "one of a kind." Our families are close. We showed horses together.

I post this today, to remind everyone to be KIND. Leadership is such an integral role.

is a group committed to supporting mental health of veterinarians. It stands for "Not One More Vet." It was created because the su***de rate in our profession is at an all time high. The pressures we endure on the daily are often unfathomable to many. The choices we have to make, the sleepless nights thinking "what if," the heart break.
We are only human at the end of the day. But, I promise, we do our best.

Today, someone lost a child. A child whose dream was to do nothing more than to help. A dream she devoted her entire life to.

We have to remember to support each other. To be kind. To be compassionate. Cierra was all of these things and more.

Today, we mourn the loss of such a beautiful soul. Today, we take a moment and think about the impact we make on others. Today, we take the day to remember Cierra.

To my clients and friends, THANK YOU. Thank you for the continued support. The support for balance of a wife / mom / veterinarian. God has blessed me with a village that supports me as a person first, and that is so rare in our profession these days.

Cierra, watch over all of my patients in heaven. I promise to forever be an advocate for good leadership and good mentorship.

09/09/2026

Upcoming vaccine clinic

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08/25/2026

Spa day for the barrel racing girls… spinal manipulation, acupuncture, b-12, red light therapy and shock wave. See more in comments.

08/18/2026

For those that do not think that vaccination is important- there is Potomac Horse Fever in Knox county Tn and equine eastern encephalitis in Georgia. So again I ask are your horses protected? Pic for attention

08/14/2026

The cause and correction is not just unidirectional- be aware of all the factors involved.

A horse’s topline can reveal clues about his overall health. Learn what causes topline loss and how to help your horse rebuild muscle.

08/14/2026

Are your horses vaccinated?

One horse in Knox County, Tennessee, has tested positive for Potomac horse fever.

08/09/2026

A lot goes into caring for a horse. The right feeding, housing and exercise program is a huge part , IMO. Here are two photos of the same horse. One on July 22 the other on August 9. Small but good changes. Not to mention her attitude and energy level.

08/03/2026

Second Monday in a row that I get a message that has me exclaime “oh my “!! First photo of the eye is going to be. Let’s watch it because it does not appear to be injured on the cornea. Second photo within the yellow circle was what appeared to be a gunshot wound. That one did not turn out well. Horse ended up being humanly euthanized, please be responsible when shooting guns 

07/06/2026

Careful with jumping to conclusions.

According to the AAEP's 2025 publication Borrelia Burgdorferi Infection and Lyme Disease Guidelines, “Many horses infected with B. burgdorferi will remain asymptomatic and never develop clinical disease, and it is generally considered that infection is common, but clinical Lyme disease is rare.”

And yet, equine practitioners report that owners frequently believe their horses are showing signs of Lyme disease. Clinical signs owners attribute to Lyme disease predominantly include general malaise, stiffness, and lameness but might also include weight loss, low-grade fever, muscle tenderness, and poor performance.

While it’s possible that Lyme disease causes these signs, the AAEP states that only limited evidence exists supporting lameness as a clinical sign. Instead, documented syndromes attributable to Lyme disease include neuroborreliosis, cutaneous pseudolymphoma, nuchal bursitis, and uveitis.

The 2018 ACVIM Consensus Statement on B. burgdorferi further states, “The association of B. burgdorferi infection with stiffness and lameness in horses is not well documented, and there is no evidence of the infection causing laminitis. … The actual range and ­specific clinical signs associated with Lyme disease needs further experimental and epidemiological evaluation.”

Read more in this article: https://equimanagement.com/research-medical/disease/are-we-overdiagnosing-lyme-disease-in-horses/

07/01/2026

SOOOO, July 4th is approaching quickly… do you have a plan for your dog/cat/horse?