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Emergency Vet Care Saves Eight-Year-Old Mare Mari

10/3/2025

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Mari, an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare, faced a July emergency and was stabilized by Dr. Amy Santonastaso, veterinarian with Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VM-CVM); she was later diagnosed with a displaced colon.
The VM-CVM team treated Mari with medication, and she was hospitalized for nearly a week.
Rachael Carpenter stressed regular veterinary care to ensure emergency support.

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Story summary

Mari, an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare, faced a July emergency and was stabilized by Dr. Amy Santonastaso, veterinarian with Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VM-CVM); she was later diagnosed with a displaced colon.
The VM-CVM team treated Mari with medication, and she was hospitalized for nearly a week.
Rachael Carpenter stressed regular veterinary care to ensure emergency support.