7 Ways to Make the Holidays Safer for PetsNothing can spoil holiday cheer like an emergency visit to a veterinary clinic. These seven tips can help prevent a holiday disaster with your pets. Holiday Pet Safety...read more
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Avoiding Avoiding Sand Colic in Horses November 2017
The accumulation of sand in the gastrointestinal tract of horses can cause painful obstructions. Though sand impactions can occur at various points along the tract, including the stomach, small intestine, cecum, and ascending colon, those involving the ascending colon are most often noted at surgery. An easy and healthy way to clear sand from the gastrointestinal tract is to provide plenty of hay ...read more May 15, 2017 Rabies on the Rise – Two Canines Recently Diagnosed with Rabies
Two dogs recently have been diagnosed in Colorado; one in Weld County and one in Yuma County. The epidemiological investigations are ongoing but one of the dogs was a 6 week old puppy and one was an adult dog. Please continue to be vigilant in your practice in discussing prevention and when examining animals both large and small if there are clinical signs present that could be suggestive of rabies. ...read more |
May 10, 2017 Update on Equine Infectious Anemia, Equine Herpes Virus, and Strangles cases in Colorado from State Veterinarians office.
BROOMFIELD, Colo. –In an effort to prevent confusion, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is providing an update on three separate equine health concerns currently affecting horses in Colorado. There are confirmed cases of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalitis, and Strangles. ...read more
BROOMFIELD, Colo. –In an effort to prevent confusion, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is providing an update on three separate equine health concerns currently affecting horses in Colorado. There are confirmed cases of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalitis, and Strangles. ...read more
Springtime is a good time to discuss heartworm disease.
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs in the body.
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Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs in the body.
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Dealing with Hoof Capsule Distortion and Dysfunction
What do a dish, a crack, a flare, and a sheared heel have in common? All these problems fall under the hoof distortion umbrella.
“An undesirable shape change is a distortion,” which can lead to discomfort and lameness, said Scott Morrison, DVM, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky, during the 2017 Annual International Hoof-Care Summit, held Jan. 24-27, in Cincinnati, Ohio. ....read more
What do a dish, a crack, a flare, and a sheared heel have in common? All these problems fall under the hoof distortion umbrella.
“An undesirable shape change is a distortion,” which can lead to discomfort and lameness, said Scott Morrison, DVM, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky, during the 2017 Annual International Hoof-Care Summit, held Jan. 24-27, in Cincinnati, Ohio. ....read more
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Health Alert: Equine Herpes Virus
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has confirmed that 2 horses in Los Angeles County have tested positive for equine herpes virus-1 (EHV-1). "On November 3, 2016, a 5 year old Saddlebred displaying severe neurologic signs and a 10 year old Saddlebred displaying moderate neurologic signs were confirmed a positive for the non neuropathogenic strain equine herpesvirus-1 at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory," a CDFA statem said. ...read more West Nile Virus confirmed cases in Colorado horses on the rise this year
October 5, 2016 West Nile virus is on the rise in Colorado horses this year. According to Colorado’s Department of Agriculture there have been twelve confirmed cases this year, four of which are in Adams and Weld counties. (read more) |
Maintaining your horse's teeth
July 22, 2016
When it comes to owning a horse, keeping up on your horse’s dental needs becomes just as important as keeping up with their yearly vaccinations. It is important to have your horse’s teeth checked by a veterinarian at least once yearly to see if they need a dental floating. (read more)
July 22, 2016
When it comes to owning a horse, keeping up on your horse’s dental needs becomes just as important as keeping up with their yearly vaccinations. It is important to have your horse’s teeth checked by a veterinarian at least once yearly to see if they need a dental floating. (read more)
Heartworm Disease in Dogs
July 7, 2016
Heartworm disease has become a prominent threat to dogs in the past several years. With temperatures beginning to rise as summer approaches, the number of mosquitos begins to rise as well. Heartworms are a parasite that are spread by mosquitos and transmitted to canines and although rare, sometimes felines as well. These parasites buildup in the heart and lungs of the animal and if left untreated, will eventually lead to the death of the animal. (read more)
July 7, 2016
Heartworm disease has become a prominent threat to dogs in the past several years. With temperatures beginning to rise as summer approaches, the number of mosquitos begins to rise as well. Heartworms are a parasite that are spread by mosquitos and transmitted to canines and although rare, sometimes felines as well. These parasites buildup in the heart and lungs of the animal and if left untreated, will eventually lead to the death of the animal. (read more)
Equine Infectious Anemia Update at Arapahoe Park
June 30, 2016
On June 28, 2016, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian’s Office, has released the hold order on the Arapahoe Park race track in Aurora, CO.
The office was informed that the Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)-positive mare which sparked the hold order was euthanized Monday morning and a second exposed animal, a pony owned by the same person, was removed from the track to a newly quarantined premises.... (read more)
June 30, 2016
On June 28, 2016, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian’s Office, has released the hold order on the Arapahoe Park race track in Aurora, CO.
The office was informed that the Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)-positive mare which sparked the hold order was euthanized Monday morning and a second exposed animal, a pony owned by the same person, was removed from the track to a newly quarantined premises.... (read more)
Equine Infectious Anemia
June 24, 2016
The Colorado Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian’s Office was notified by the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) that a non-racing horse presently located at Arapahoe Park in Aurora, CO tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). Confirmatory tests are currently being run. Arapahoe Park is currently under a hold order that restricts movement of horses until an initial investigation is completed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). ...(read more)
June 24, 2016
The Colorado Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian’s Office was notified by the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) that a non-racing horse presently located at Arapahoe Park in Aurora, CO tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). Confirmatory tests are currently being run. Arapahoe Park is currently under a hold order that restricts movement of horses until an initial investigation is completed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). ...(read more)
Foxtail Awns in Dogs and Cat
June 23, 2016
By Emily Klocke, DVM, DACVS
Migrating plant foreign bodies, which are seen most commonly in hunting dogs, cannot only be uncomfortable, but can also quickly cause serious health problems. Here is when to suspect such foreign body invasion and how to eliminate the unwanted invaders.... (read more)
June 23, 2016
By Emily Klocke, DVM, DACVS
Migrating plant foreign bodies, which are seen most commonly in hunting dogs, cannot only be uncomfortable, but can also quickly cause serious health problems. Here is when to suspect such foreign body invasion and how to eliminate the unwanted invaders.... (read more)
Springtime grazing and Laminitis
April 28th, 2016
Spring is finally here. For horse owners, this means endless grooming as their horse sheds and finally being able to turn their horses out to graze on pasture. While horses love getting their first taste of fresh grass, it can turn into a serious medical problem for some. This new spring grass may look beautiful but for many horses it can be dangerous for them to eat too much of it....(read more)
April 28th, 2016
Spring is finally here. For horse owners, this means endless grooming as their horse sheds and finally being able to turn their horses out to graze on pasture. While horses love getting their first taste of fresh grass, it can turn into a serious medical problem for some. This new spring grass may look beautiful but for many horses it can be dangerous for them to eat too much of it....(read more)
Cold Weather Colic
March 25, 2016
Cold winds and changing winter weather may not seem like contributing factors for equine colic. However, these conditions can foster changes in routine and eating habits that may affect the well being of your horse. "A common winter time equine health concern is colic," notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. "Colic is a symptom of abdominal pain and can take the form of digestive problems, intestinal blockage, or a twisted intestine among other possibilities." "There are several reasons why horses tend to colic more as the winter months linger," explains Mays....(read more)
March 25, 2016
Cold winds and changing winter weather may not seem like contributing factors for equine colic. However, these conditions can foster changes in routine and eating habits that may affect the well being of your horse. "A common winter time equine health concern is colic," notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. "Colic is a symptom of abdominal pain and can take the form of digestive problems, intestinal blockage, or a twisted intestine among other possibilities." "There are several reasons why horses tend to colic more as the winter months linger," explains Mays....(read more)
February is Pet Dental Health Month
What you need to know about your pet's oral hygiene
February 25th, 2016
February is dental health month for pets. Cats and dogs should have their teeth checked every 6-12 months. Tartar and plaque buildup on your pet’s teeth, just the same as a person’s...(read more)
What you need to know about your pet's oral hygiene
February 25th, 2016
February is dental health month for pets. Cats and dogs should have their teeth checked every 6-12 months. Tartar and plaque buildup on your pet’s teeth, just the same as a person’s...(read more)
New Mexico EHV Update: 28 Horses Test Positive
February 1, 2016
The number of horses that have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at Sunland Park racetrack, in New Mexico, continues to rise, while officials in Arizona report that one horse...(read more)
February 1, 2016
The number of horses that have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at Sunland Park racetrack, in New Mexico, continues to rise, while officials in Arizona report that one horse...(read more)
Wild horse, burro population still out of control
New, collaborative research aims to curb wild horse and burro populations
January 6, 2016
Overpopulation of wild horses and burros has been a major focus for the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management as grazing land begins to deteriorate because of enduring droughts and animal health becomes increasingly at risk. (read more)
New, collaborative research aims to curb wild horse and burro populations
January 6, 2016
Overpopulation of wild horses and burros has been a major focus for the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management as grazing land begins to deteriorate because of enduring droughts and animal health becomes increasingly at risk. (read more)
Senior Horse Care in Winter
November 25, 2016
Senior horses may need special care during winter. The relationship that you have with your senior horse is special because you have had a long time to nourish and develop it....(read more)
November 25, 2016
Senior horses may need special care during winter. The relationship that you have with your senior horse is special because you have had a long time to nourish and develop it....(read more)
Outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in Northern Colorado
November 15, 2015
Numerous outbreaks of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) have been reported this summer and fall in horses around northern Colorado. Vesicular Stomatitis is a virus that causes ulcers or sores in the mouth and tongue and sloughing...(read more)
November 15, 2015
Numerous outbreaks of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) have been reported this summer and fall in horses around northern Colorado. Vesicular Stomatitis is a virus that causes ulcers or sores in the mouth and tongue and sloughing...(read more)
Release of Leptosporosis Vaccine
November 10, 2015.
Zooetis announced the introduction of LEPTO EQ INNOVATOR, the first and only vaccine licensed for use in horses, six months of age or older, to aid in the prevention of leptospirosis caused...(read more)
November 10, 2015.
Zooetis announced the introduction of LEPTO EQ INNOVATOR, the first and only vaccine licensed for use in horses, six months of age or older, to aid in the prevention of leptospirosis caused...(read more)
Pet Holiday Safety Tips.
November 9, 2015
The holidays are right around the corner, which means everyone is gearing up for all kinds of seasonal celebrations. What many people tend not to think about in the midst of the holiday chaos...(read more)
November 9, 2015
The holidays are right around the corner, which means everyone is gearing up for all kinds of seasonal celebrations. What many people tend not to think about in the midst of the holiday chaos...(read more)
