Creekside Veterinary Service

Great case with fun imaging! - classic peroneus tertius tear. Watch the horse’s gait carefully. Notice how the left hind limb appears to drag. Subtle but ther...e. The peroneus tertius AKA tertius fibularis is a tendon that is part of the reciprocal apparatus of the hind limb - ensures that the hock and stifle flex simultaneously. When significantly injured, the hock can be extended while the stifle is in flexion, as shown in the second photo. This typically causes a more mechanical lameness than one induced by pain. A wound was noticed on the front of the crus so radiographs were obtained to make sure that no injury to bone/osseus structures had occurred. Soft tissue swelling can be seen at the site of rupture. Ultrasound revealed severe disruption of the tendon just above the hock. Watch the ultrasound video as the tendon transforms from a well defined bright spindle shape to a dark and disorganized circular shape. Check out the overlay of the anatomy drawing and the radiograph to better understand the anatomy!! #equinelameness #equinesportsmedicine #peroneustertiusrupture #sonosite #equineultrasound See more

Today’s fun case - avulsion fracture of the lateral proximal sesamoid bone! Can you see the abnormality of the bone and suspensory ligament branch in the following ultrasound images? #equinelameness #equinesportsmedicine #equinevet #ultrasound #equineultrasound #sonosite

Always important to take orthogonal views. This one was lucky. Leave the screw/nail in place until your vet can X-ray

Very interesting forelimb proximal suspensory case. Initial radiographic and ultrasonographic examination found significant abnormalities of both ligament and b...one attachment site. Nuclear scintigraphy and MRI were performed shortly after to help elucidate soft tissue and bone involvement - both were quite active and problematic. Check out the overlaid images of the different modalities! The image of the non-weight bearing ultrasound over the MRI shows how detailed ultrasound can really be. #equinelameness #equineultrasound #sonositemturbo #sonosite #proximalsuspensorydesmitis #enthesiopathy See more

Creekside Veterinary Service is thankful for all of you! We want to remind you that the office will be closed on Thursday & Friday- so if you need some medication before then, come on by! As always, we will have a veterinarian available 24/7 during the holiday.

We love to support REINS! If you are looking for a holiday gift, everyone loves chocolate!

Dr. Matt Leshaw has been compiling some interesting lameness cases. Check out our Facebook page for new case uploads.

Dr. McCaughan and Dr. Leshaw are happy to be working the Desert Dressage CDI in Thermal.

The Answering Service is up and running again thank goodness. If you have an emergency call 760-728-2319 and press 0 for the operator. If you would like to schedule an appointment, also call 760-728-2319 and push 1 thru 5 depending on which doctor you would like. Thanks and stay cool!!!!!!

We wish you a Merry Christmas! Just a reminder that the office will be closed this Thursday and Friday for the holiday! Of course we will have a veterinarian on call 24/7! 760-728-2319

Guess what? You can now pay your bill online! Just visit http://www.creeksidevets.net and click Pay My Bill.

Summer horse shows are underway, don't forget to get your coggins and health certificates updated before your next show!

Great information!! Thanks Dr. Leshaw

Creekside is excited to be offering a new service called Pro-Stride, an all-natural option for horses experiencing joint lameness. *** Here's how it works: -Blood is collected, concentrated and administered- clinic or barn/stall side -All-Natural- uses your horse's own blood... -Clinically demonstrated effectiveness -Convenient- prepared in under 30 minutes *** Give us a call to see if Pro-Stride is right for your horse! See more

Check out Dr. Leshaw's most recent article featured in TheHorse.com Magazine! *** You can find more of his articles here: https://thehorse.com/1author/matt-leshaw-dvm/

Dr. McCaughan and Dr. Leshaw are happy to be at the West Palms Show at Del Mar to provide quality care for your horses. Come say hi!

We would like to inform our clients that the office will be closed on Friday, July 3. Of course we will have a veterinarian on call who can be reached at 760-728-2319. We wish everyone a safe and fun 4th of July weekend!

Behind the scenes at Creekside Veterinary Service. Our doctors are working around the clock to take care of your horses. We hope you enjoy this video of our amazing team!

Creekside Veterinary Service would like to introduce you to our new veterinarian, Dr. Marc McCaughan. To book an appointment, please call 760-728-2319. *** Dr. Marc McCaughan is a Southern California native, who grew up in Los Angeles County. His passion for animals and nature began while growing up around his family’s small avocado and citrus orchard. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, Irvine. He later went on to rec...eive his D.V.M from the University of Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Veterinary College. During his studies, he held student office in the American Association of Equine Practitioners at AVC, and, also was on the veterinary team for the Pan American Equestrian games in Toronto. After graduation, he accepted a one-year internship and worked an additional two years for Baker Equine Medical, one of the top thoroughbred racetrack practices in the nation, based in Los Alamitos, California. He worked with renowned surgeons and clinicians in the racing industry. This experience furthered his passion for providing equine athletes with exceptional medical care. After leaving the track, Dr. McCaughan practiced in south Orange County. His clinical skills in lameness and sports medicine were utilized in the care of equestrian show and western horse athletes. He enjoys the outdoors, boating, riding horses and his motorcycles. He especially enjoys spending time around family and friends. He is also active in his church and other community groups. Dr. McCaughan is excited to be a member of Creekside Veterinary Service.

We hope that all of our Creekside clients and horses are healthy and safe! We want to let you know that Creekside Veterinary Service is an essential service and we are here for all of your horses' needs. We are also taking all the precautions necessary and required in order to keep our clients safe. Our pharmacy is also open, please call the office at 760-751-1020 ext 2 between the hours of 8am-noon and we will have your medication waiting for you outside for pickup.

Please bear with us as ATT and Cox sort out why our appointment line wont work. In the meantime you can still call in for emergencies on 760-728-2319. If you would like to schedule an appointment for now please call Tim at the office 760-751-1020 ext. 2 # and I will get you on the schedule until further notice. Thanks and please spread the word for us Tim Brown

Just a reminder our office will be closed Thursday and Friday! As always our on call doctor is available 24 /7 by calling 760-728-2319 and selecting 0 for the operator. Back to normal Monday Dec.2. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Great read for this warm weather we have.