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ASSISTED VETERINARY CARE
 There are times when you as the
owner cannot be there to take care of your equine family member when illness or
injury develops or a surgery is needed. The initial veterinary diagnosis and
treatment is done by your veterinarian….. but what about the after care?
Can you afford to take off from your job to nurse your horse back to health?
Doesn't your equine companion deserve the best chance for a full recovery?
Phantom Brook Farm may have a solution for you and your equine companions.
Medical care plus quality TLC…. What could be a better combination for
recovery?
Knowing the extraordinary reputation of the facility and
owner/operator Marilyn Miller Heath's experience as a veterinary
nurse/technician, several veterinarians suggested that we offer specialized
care for injured or post-surgical horses since many horse owners are unable to
do so. To answer the growing need, an assisted care facility was planned,
constructed and is now operating with veterinary referrals from both New Jersey
and out-of state practices.
We work directly with your own veterinarian
and/or equine surgical facility to assure that each activity is performed as
prescribed. Progress reports and clinical data are communicated directly to the
attending veterinarian to assure timely treatment changes and veterinary
on-site visitations. Marilyn also maintains communication with the owner to
apprise them of their horse's progress. To complete the oversight, we live on
the premises, therefore assuring 24/7 presence.
Patient referrals are
received from any licensed equine veterinarian. Owners are welcome to visit the
facilities to assist in the decision making with their own veterinarian. After
admission, owners are welcome to come and visit their horse during the time
spent here.
Services Offered
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Post
surgical care |
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Wound
care |
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Eye injury
care |
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Leg injury
treatment |
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Hoof injury
treatment |
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Foaling and mare
care |
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Hand-walking |
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Lay-ups |
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Medication dosing
– IV, IM.SQ, Oral |
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Bandage
Changes |
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Diagnostic lab
work |
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Fluid
administration |
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TPR and clinical
monitoring |
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Short or long term
care available |
The
Facilities
Our new assisted care barn is a stand alone
facility allowing us to meet the special requirements of each of our patients.
It includes:
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Large airy stalls
with outside view |
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In-stall camera
and audio monitoring abilities |
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IV hanger, heat
lamp and other capabilities in each stall |
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Electrically and
functionally set-up for most veterinary diagnostic exams
(e.g. ultrasound,
x-ray, etc) |
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Nelson heated
automatic waterers |
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Window fans in
summer months |
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Matted stall
floors |
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Individual
exercise pens ranging from 400sq feet and larger |
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All weather hand
walking facilities |
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Restraint chute
for horse and human safety |
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Environmental
enrichment for each patient |
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Separate facility
for medicine preparation and storage |
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Diagnostic lab on
premises for CBC, urinalysis and fecal exams |
 Owner/operator
Marilyn is a registered veterinary nurse/technician
with over 50 years experience with horses. She is an accomplished veterinary
author on surgery and wound healing and has extensive experience in leg
injuries. Marilyn is a member of the NJVMA, NJVTA, NAVTA and is a Charter
member of the AAEVT. She has taken graduate courses in physiology, has a
Masters degree in a related field, and most recently completed a semester
course in nutrition at Rutgers University under noted equine veterinary
nutritionist Dr. Sarah Ralston.
In Summary
We offer the veterinary convalescent care facilities
and the expertise that will enable us to do many of the nursing and post
medical/surgical duties that are necessary to have the fullest recovery outcome
possible. We are continuously striving to make a difference in the horses
entrusted to our care and will work with you and your veterinarian to assure
the best possible outcome.
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