Thursday, March 20, 2014

Stable

Rode this crazy little bastard on Sunday. He was scared of everything, but after a while he calmed down and everything went good.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Reversed sneezing

During our lecture we had talked about reversed sneezing and how it to the owner could look like the dog is dying. It is common in small dogs. I have realized that it is what my parents dog Sookie does. It is not dangerous, it is just a way of the dogs to clear their nasal airways.

After our lab in dermatology the dog started doing just this. We thought he couldn't breath and no one knew what to do, the teacher then comes out and says "That is reversed sneezing!!".

I didn't get a video of when he was doing it really dramatically but here is a little taste.


Video update from the last couple of weeks!
HAPPY DAYS
International women's day.
Daisy being bored.

Cavaliada

Today Hela and I went to Cavaliada. It was really nice hanging out with her again and doing something other than studying. We only had time to watch 2 classes though; 145 final and childrens/junior jumping final. The junior jumping was hilarious but very impressive. The ponies were superfast and made really sharp turns, and the children on then had amazing balance.

It is not as big of a show as Gothenburg horse show, but it was a nice well arranged one. 

It has been amazing weather this week, but sadly enough it is becoming rainy and colder again.
After sitting 24/7 with the seminar (we got a 5!) it was really nice just relaxing with walks in the nice weather. It has been up to 19 degrees in the sun. 
The first coffe-break on the balcony this year. So cosy!

USG

During Diagnostic Imaging lab we learnt how to do an USG on the metacarpal bone on the equine leg. We all got to try it out. It was fun getting a feel for what we will be doing in the future.

Neurology

Learning how to make a neurological examination during vet diagnostic lab.
http://www.tufts.edu/vet/neurology/tutorial/010-pro.htm
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/vetneuro/Neuro_exam/neuroExam.html
The dogs were very tired after 4h of being poked, lifted and pushed on. Last hour they just slept while we tested their reflexes.