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Courtney S. Diehl, DVM

Vet Adventures: Searching for Mr. Right

The Horse Illustrated Vet Adventures columnist, who is a veterinarian, has trouble finding the perfect horse for her daughter. I…

3 years ago


Vet Adventures: BFFs to the End

In Courtney S. Diehl's Vet Adventures column, she describes the loss of a horse she's written of often and how…

3 years ago

Vet Adventures: The Chaotic Life of a Vet

One vet's crazy day reminds us how chaotic life can get. But when it matters, a life is saved. The…

3 years ago

Vet Adventure: The Best Medicine

My back was hurting again, and my neck was so sore that I could barely turn my head. Trying to…

3 years ago

Vet Adventures: Veterinary Care Alone in the Middle of the Night

The barn was dark and empty when I pulled up, and all the horses were far away in a huge…

4 years ago

Caller ID: Being Able to Charge for a Veterinary Visit

In this Vet Adventures column, veterinarian Courtney Diehl, DVM, has a hard time knowing how to charge for a dead-end…

4 years ago

Vet Adventures: Wild Thing—An Orphaned Mustang Foal Beats All Odds

The scrawny foal huddled miserably in the corner of the straw-filled pen, and I moved as slowly as I could…

4 years ago

In Case of Colic: What is Colic in Horses and How Do You Treat and Prevent It?

Few problems can leave you feeling more scared and helpless than a colicky horse. Sometimes colic feels as unpredictable as…

4 years ago

Ears First into Trouble: A Really Old Donkey Wreaks Havoc on the Farm

The oldest horse I’d ever worked on was 34, so when Robyn announced that her donkey was 47, I was…

4 years ago

Vet Adventures: The Gloves are Off (for an Equine Rectal Exam)

Sage stood miserably in the corner of his stall and didn’t react as I approached him. The sour barn manager…

4 years ago