Common sense veterinary care for horses in southern Ontario, Canada.
ESTD 2000
Remlinger Equine Veterinary Services
Aurora, ON, Canada
416-803-3301
416-803-3301
Robert Remlinger BSc DVM
Services
Quotes: The Favourites
Equine Practive: My Way
This site & its amazing contents (well, I think so) are ...
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Services
- preventative medicine
- dentistry - special focus!
- internal medicine
- lameness evaluations
- diagnostic imaging
- telemedicine consults
Robert Remlinger BSc DVM - “Dr. Rob”
Education:
Career:
Outside Interests:
- mountain biking
- antique/vintage collector
- family
- 1996 Bachelor of Science (Microbiology) - U. of Guelph, ON
- 2000 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Ontario Veterinary College, U. of Guelph, ON
- founded REVS October 2000
- special interests in dentistry, lameness, internal medicine,
diagnostic imaging & ophthalmology
Equine Practice: My Way
- a privately-owned practice without the corporate “pressures”
- The Veterinarian’s Oath is my guide (click here to view)
- conservative, “do no harm” philosophy
- patients’ comfort & welfare is my greatest concern
- respect clients’ budgets
- informed consent always
- 2nd opinions - not afraid or offended by them
- collaborates with other colleagues to get answers
- will not “sugar-coat” the truth - straight-talk always
- strongly advocates preventative medicine
- never stop learning
Equine Health: My Best Advice*
After 23+ years of practicing medicine, I’ve learned a thing or two about equine health management - here’s my best advice:
Wait a minute!
My pesky (but well-intentioned) lawyer says I have to issue this first ...
*Disclaimer: The advice below is only meant to provide general guidelines. In no way is this advice meant to replace getting specific, customized guidance from your own veterinarian regarding the medical management of your horse. Whew! OK ...
- ACT EARLY on problems.
- PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE is your best strategy.
- REGULAR EXERCISE ... otherwise rest & rust.
- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT is paramount.
- DIET - high quality, appropriate amount & frequency.
- DENTAL CARE - examine & float teeth every 6 to 12 months!
- VACCINES - DO NOT over-vaccinate!; report/treat reactions early & aggressively
- REGULAR, CO-ORDINATED DEWORMING - rotate dewormers; fecals keep score
- CHONDROPROTECTIVE MEDICATIONS for joint health recommended once-a-year
- EMERGENCY KIT - well-stocked & at-the-ready, for your horse and for you!
- SECOND OPINIONS - if you and/or the vet are in doubt.
- DEATH IS COMING - some day, one day ... act accordingly.
- ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE - because is death is coming ... enjoy “the now”.
- REALITY - run away from it & you‘ll eventually run into it.
- NO MIRACLE CURES - so sorry to report this, but ...
- PAY YOUR VET - sorry, had to add this one.
- RAINY DAY FUND - for emergencies, you’ll need it to have best options.
- HAVE MORE THAN ONE VET OPTION - just in case ...
- WATER ACCESS ALWAYS - dehydration is bad!
- VENTILIATION for respiratory health - don’t fear a breeze!
- EMERGENCY NUMBER LIST - vets, farriers, trailoring, etc.
- PANIC - no matter what happens, try to avoid it because it’s harmful, not helpful.
- BASIC VITAL SIGNS - learn to assess your horse’s vitals - you can do it!
- BARN POLITICS - far too common & probably bad for your health!
- NEVER STOP LEARNING! There’s no excuse for ignorance - you’ve got the ‘net!
- RESPECT MEDICAL PRIVACY AT THE BARN - no one likes a nosey neighbour.
Equine Health: Tip Sheets
COMING SOON!
Contact Info
CALL or TEXT
416-803-3301
14845 Yonge Street
Unit 6 - Suite 241
Aurora, ON
L4G 6H8
Memory Lane: My Photos
Donald & I in the “cow field”.
Leitchcroft Farms, Thornhill, ON.
Circa late 80s.
Beautiful Uxbridge sunset.
Mr. Serious Downhiller - oh, whatever!
Horseshoe Valley, ON, circa 2023
Late in life,Tendenz meets brand new
Charlotte for the first time.
Uxbridge, ON, circa 2022.
My pal Donald & I just hangin’ out.
Leitchcroft Farms, Thornhill, ON.
Circa late 80s?
Tendenz & I take in a blazing sunset.
Uxbridge, ON, circa 2019.
Donald & I at our first schooling show.
Foxhunter Farms, Stouffville, ON.
Circa 1987.
The logo nobody liked except me - boo hoo.
Oh well, it’s archived here so I can admire it every-so-often. I will put this on a hat and
everybody will want one - you’ll see, you’ll see!
Circa 2024
Quotes: The Favourites
COMING SOON!
The Veterinarian’s Oath
When I graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College way back in 2000, I and my fellow classmates swore to adhere to and uphold the sacred Veterinarian’s Oath. Since those early days, I have strived very hard to remain faithful to its guiding principles.
Below is a picture of the actual document I held in my hands when I swore my oath.
