Features

Giving Eyesight to the Blind

You may remember a dog named Lancelot. In 2001, Dr. Gustavo D. Aguirre, professor of medical genetics and ophthalmology at Penn Vet, restored vision to the dog, who was born blind – and they both made national headlines.

Their next stop? Washington, DC.

“Because of publicity following Lancelot’s recovery of vision, he was invited to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress,” said Dr. Aguirre. “During the meeting, Lancelot laid down near the podium and looked carefully at all the members of the audience who asked questions. Unlike dogs that are blind but can hear, Lancelot fixed his stare on the people who asked questions.”
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Healing at Home

Eby has been through a lot. Complications following surgery to remove his diseased upper incisors left the 26-year-old retired Thoroughbred race- horse thin, in poor health and depressed. But, since returning to his home turf at the end of December, Eby has been thriving in his familiar surroundings.

Because of his previously poor health, however, the horse needed continued careful monitoring of his weight, body condition and general demeanor to ensure a total recovery. And, while the barn manager where Eby is located is a competent, seasoned equestrian, providing day-to-day care for the many horses in the barn demands all of her time. The extra care and close monitoring that are crucial to Eby’s continued improving health are often too much for her busy schedule.

Eby’s case presents an ideal scenario for Equi-Assist.
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Events

First Tuesdays Lecture Series - Next Lecture May 3rd - You Think It's Colic, But It's Not

A free educational lecture series for horse owners and horse enthusiasts at New Bolton Center

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Animal Lovers Lecture Series - Next Lecture May 19th - Care & Feeding: Basic Check-up

A free educational series for companion animal lovers featuring veterinarians from the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania

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