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L
ucas Equine Dentistry
| Ph. 405-488-4008 E-mail: horseteeth@windstream.net |
Our Clients
We work for all types of people on all kinds of horses. We love individual
horse owners as well as trainers, breeders, horse boarding facilities,
veterinarians and more. Every horse is important to us...which is why we
are constantly on the road taking care of their teeth.
Because we have low overhead (and a hybrid vehicle), we are able to
keep our service fees for travel at a minimum. We always provide the
most excellent customer service and satisfaction no matter where we go.
We would love to help any way we can, so please don't hesitate to call!
405-488-4008
If you are a vet who is looking to incorporate top notch, professional
Equine Dentistry into his/her practice, we are happy to assist. We work
for many veterinarians and would be happy to come to your clinic on a
regularly scheduled basis.
horse owners as well as trainers, breeders, horse boarding facilities,
veterinarians and more. Every horse is important to us...which is why we
are constantly on the road taking care of their teeth.
Because we have low overhead (and a hybrid vehicle), we are able to
keep our service fees for travel at a minimum. We always provide the
most excellent customer service and satisfaction no matter where we go.
We would love to help any way we can, so please don't hesitate to call!
405-488-4008
If you are a vet who is looking to incorporate top notch, professional
Equine Dentistry into his/her practice, we are happy to assist. We work
for many veterinarians and would be happy to come to your clinic on a
regularly scheduled basis.
Dustin, I just wanted to call and let you know what a huge difference you made in my
old horse. He is eating well and gaining weight! I can't believe what a difference it
made and I'm telling everyone about you. Thanks so much! Jim Snodgrass
Dustin and Edye, I just called to tell you how thankful I am that you helped my
"Dolly". She is holding her head up! I just can't believe it and I'm so so happy and just
wanted to call and let you know how much I appreciate you both! Karen Masterson
Dustin & Edye, I just wanted to thank you so much for what you did for my horses
last night! It was amazing & very impressive. Best of all it was affordable so I will be
able to continue to keep my horses mouths healthy. Of course I haven't got to see
what the changes in behavior will do for them, but I know it will be very noticeable. I
wanted you to know I am your newest & biggest fan! I hope you need some more
business because I have already been sending out e-mails to everyone I know praising
your work! BTW, none of my horses had a problem eating their grain after you left. :)
Thanks again & I'll be seeing you in about 8 to 12 months! Tracy Gunnels
Hey guys, I feel privileged that you have included me on your link page. Dustin, you
do a great job and am SO GLAD to have found you. No need for a reply just wanted
to thank you for everything. Sincerely, Cindy Dockery
GCDockeryQuarterHorses.Com
old horse. He is eating well and gaining weight! I can't believe what a difference it
made and I'm telling everyone about you. Thanks so much! Jim Snodgrass
Dustin and Edye, I just called to tell you how thankful I am that you helped my
"Dolly". She is holding her head up! I just can't believe it and I'm so so happy and just
wanted to call and let you know how much I appreciate you both! Karen Masterson
Dustin & Edye, I just wanted to thank you so much for what you did for my horses
last night! It was amazing & very impressive. Best of all it was affordable so I will be
able to continue to keep my horses mouths healthy. Of course I haven't got to see
what the changes in behavior will do for them, but I know it will be very noticeable. I
wanted you to know I am your newest & biggest fan! I hope you need some more
business because I have already been sending out e-mails to everyone I know praising
your work! BTW, none of my horses had a problem eating their grain after you left. :)
Thanks again & I'll be seeing you in about 8 to 12 months! Tracy Gunnels
Hey guys, I feel privileged that you have included me on your link page. Dustin, you
do a great job and am SO GLAD to have found you. No need for a reply just wanted
to thank you for everything. Sincerely, Cindy Dockery
GCDockeryQuarterHorses.Com
| Strong September |
| Testimonials |
| We have the privilege of working with some of Oklahoma's finest veterinarians, trainers and owners. We would like to thank each of you for your trust and support and for believing in what we do...... Red Earth Training Center, Thoroughbred Racehorses The Athletic Horse, Dr. Patrick Young, DVM Dr. John Chancey, DVM Creeks Edge Farm, Horse Boarding and Lay-Ups Wes Wetherell, Performance Horses Takeoff Farms - Hunter Jumper Charlton Racing. Thoroughbred Racing/Breeding Mark Milster - World Champion Horseshoer Davie Kilman - Miniature Horses, Show and Breeding Angale Best - Barrel Horses, Ropers and More F-Seven Ranch - Barrel Horses/Training Mark Lee Racing Padilla Racing Stables - Quarter Horse Racing/Training Robinson's Equestrian Center Steve and Sharon Boling - Barrel Horses Oklahoma Equine Hospital, Dr. Josh Blyden, DVM Kirt and Carol Keith, Equi-Mart, Barrel Horses Paul Horton Farms - Thoroughbred Racehorse Training Pampered Horse Inn GC Dockery Quarter Horses Laine-Brooke Barrel Horses Dr Gloria Leopard, DVM - Barrel Horses Members of The Grand National Horseman Assoc. ........just to name a few |
| We realize how vitally important it is for an equine dentist to be professionally trained in the field of Equine Dentistry, which is why we take our education very seriously. You can't learn Equine Dentistry from attending a seminar. Professional hands-on training and endless hours in the classroom are essential. It's easy to understand why so many veterinarians are against the practice of equine dentistry by non-DVM's, as we have seen first hand what can happen when an untrained individual tries to do what we do. Whether you are a veterinarian or not, if you haven't received professional training in this particular field, you shouldn't be practicing it, period. We appreciate all of the work and support we receive from the DVMs who know that we do a great job and that we do it right. We can only hope and pray that some day the law will change to include "qualified" individuals such as ourselves to be able to practice this trade without the fear of being reprimanded. Until then, we will work under the vets who trust us to get the job done. |
| Questions/Comments/Concerns/E-Mails |
Hi,
I hope its ok to ask a question,...I recently took my horse to get his teeth floated by a vet. He used a metal round instrument
with a handle to hold his mouth open and pulled his tongue to the side. He used one rasping tool. As he was rasping, the
horses head was taller then he was, there is no way he could of seen inside at all. There was a lot of blood, he said was
normal...but he was ramming that rasp so hard he said he was hitting his back teeth and that he couldn't do the back ones, he
was actually making grunting sounds, so after about several days my horse couldn't eat hay or grass, so back to the vet we
went...he charged me for bute and an antibiotic. so after about 12 days still could not eat grass or hay, kept spitting it out. So i
called an equine dentist and she came out and she said he butchered his mouth by not just cutting of the cheeks and tongue
but the shocker was he actually put huge holes in the back of his jaw right in back of the last teeth on both sides, they were
so severely traumatized she said she wouldn't do it until another 2 weeks so not to traumatize him. And that she would have
to re-float his teeth as he didn't do much with the file, (he had a wave in his teeth) and still had it. I also had to put him on
tucoprim for the 2 weeks because the wounds to both sides of his mouth were so deep. My question is....Is this normal for a
vet to actually put huge holes(thumb length with a large wound hole in the middle that you could stick your finger into about
1/2 inch deep) in the back of the mouth and make my horse not be able to eat hay or grass for going to be a month? And
should I pay him for the floating and 2 sets of antibiotics? He tried to tell me my horse must of had thin skin in its mouth or
gum disease, but the equine dentist said he doesn't. His gums and tissue were perfectly normal. My horse didn't have a
problem eating but he just had some points to be filed and the wave to be taken out. I appreciate your help...thank you Kim~
We told Kim that was NOT normal and that her vet obviously didn't know what he was doing. This is just another reason why it's
best to use someone who has actually been trained in Equine Dentistry. If you are using a vet, make sure he has attended
equine dentistry school (most haven't), because very few vet schools offer equine dentistry.....and it's an elective course.
Thank you so much ...He made me think I was being nothing but drama....I live in Georgia but in a very rural area, the equine
dentist is from South Carolina. I had her come out, he was lightly sedated as she was going to do his teeth that day, but she
really wanted to wait til he was a little more healed, and took the tucoprim for 2 weeks....thats how bad he is. I just found out
tonight that he butchered another horse and it almost bleed to death in its stall from him floating his teeth. I am currently
soaking some alfafa cubes for him and giving him that and a small amount of pellets 14%., I guess it would be classified as a
mash? Thank you again for answering me, This meant alot to me. Kim~ PS ...any suggestions on how I can try to put a stop to
his cruelty?
Our suggestion to Kim was to write a letter to the Georgia Dept of Veterinary Medicine, explaining to them what happened. Most
likely they wouldn't do anything about it, but it keeps them aware of whats going on. It also serves as a reminder that the law,
which allows ONLY vets to work on horse's teeth, is only hurting horses.
If you have a similar story or concern, or if you have any questions, please let us know.
I hope its ok to ask a question,...I recently took my horse to get his teeth floated by a vet. He used a metal round instrument
with a handle to hold his mouth open and pulled his tongue to the side. He used one rasping tool. As he was rasping, the
horses head was taller then he was, there is no way he could of seen inside at all. There was a lot of blood, he said was
normal...but he was ramming that rasp so hard he said he was hitting his back teeth and that he couldn't do the back ones, he
was actually making grunting sounds, so after about several days my horse couldn't eat hay or grass, so back to the vet we
went...he charged me for bute and an antibiotic. so after about 12 days still could not eat grass or hay, kept spitting it out. So i
called an equine dentist and she came out and she said he butchered his mouth by not just cutting of the cheeks and tongue
but the shocker was he actually put huge holes in the back of his jaw right in back of the last teeth on both sides, they were
so severely traumatized she said she wouldn't do it until another 2 weeks so not to traumatize him. And that she would have
to re-float his teeth as he didn't do much with the file, (he had a wave in his teeth) and still had it. I also had to put him on
tucoprim for the 2 weeks because the wounds to both sides of his mouth were so deep. My question is....Is this normal for a
vet to actually put huge holes(thumb length with a large wound hole in the middle that you could stick your finger into about
1/2 inch deep) in the back of the mouth and make my horse not be able to eat hay or grass for going to be a month? And
should I pay him for the floating and 2 sets of antibiotics? He tried to tell me my horse must of had thin skin in its mouth or
gum disease, but the equine dentist said he doesn't. His gums and tissue were perfectly normal. My horse didn't have a
problem eating but he just had some points to be filed and the wave to be taken out. I appreciate your help...thank you Kim~
We told Kim that was NOT normal and that her vet obviously didn't know what he was doing. This is just another reason why it's
best to use someone who has actually been trained in Equine Dentistry. If you are using a vet, make sure he has attended
equine dentistry school (most haven't), because very few vet schools offer equine dentistry.....and it's an elective course.
Thank you so much ...He made me think I was being nothing but drama....I live in Georgia but in a very rural area, the equine
dentist is from South Carolina. I had her come out, he was lightly sedated as she was going to do his teeth that day, but she
really wanted to wait til he was a little more healed, and took the tucoprim for 2 weeks....thats how bad he is. I just found out
tonight that he butchered another horse and it almost bleed to death in its stall from him floating his teeth. I am currently
soaking some alfafa cubes for him and giving him that and a small amount of pellets 14%., I guess it would be classified as a
mash? Thank you again for answering me, This meant alot to me. Kim~ PS ...any suggestions on how I can try to put a stop to
his cruelty?
Our suggestion to Kim was to write a letter to the Georgia Dept of Veterinary Medicine, explaining to them what happened. Most
likely they wouldn't do anything about it, but it keeps them aware of whats going on. It also serves as a reminder that the law,
which allows ONLY vets to work on horse's teeth, is only hurting horses.
If you have a similar story or concern, or if you have any questions, please let us know.