Animal Clinic of Ava

11/21/2024

EPM is widely considered the most important infectious neurologic disease of horses in North America and is caused by protozoal infection of the central nervous system. Horses are infected by consuming food or water contaminated with opossum s**t containing sporocysts.

Horses with EPM do not present a biosecurity risk to other animals because the disease is not transmissible between horses. An effective vaccine has yet to be developed, so the best preventative approach includes eliminating access of opossums to feed and water in order to minimize contact with opossum s**t and improving your horse's immune defenses by decreasing stress and optimizing health.

To learn more about EPM, visit the following resources:
https://aaep.org/resource/equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis-epm/
&
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/EPM

As always, consult your veterinarian for more information and for advice tailored to your horse's specific circumstances.

11/19/2024

Temperatures are getting colder! We recommend to deworm your horses after the first hard frost of the year. Ask us about our products and which is the right choice for your horse. We also perform f***l egg counts to monitor the efficacy of your parasite control program since anthelmontic resistance is prevalent amongst our equine species. Ask us how we can help! 🐴

11/16/2024

Set up and excited for the Large Animal Symposium at UTCVM-University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Maybe we'll find a Veterinarian to add to our team! 🙏🤞

11/11/2024

On this Veterans Day, we honor the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of all the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Their commitment to protecting our freedoms and ensuring the safety of our nation is a testament to the strength and resilience of our country. Let us take a moment to reflect on their service, express our gratitude, and support our veterans today and every day. Thank you for your courage and service.🇺🇸

11/01/2024

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month 🩷

Did you know that 1 in 4 pets will be affected by cancer at some point in their lives? Early detection is crucial for successful treatment! A simple physical examination by your veterinarian can help detect signs of cancer in its early stages. Don’t wait, schedule an appointment to get your pet’s checked today and give them the best chance at a healthy life! 🐾🩷

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day!!🐈❤️

Feel free to share some pictures of your feline friends in the comments!😸

10/28/2024

We got the chance to help out our local Living Traditions Homestead folks on their limping bull last week! Video below.

We’ve only had our bull for 7 months, and now he may have a serious problem.🤠Love to watch cattle videos? We know you’ll love this one: https://www.youtube....

10/23/2024

Reduce Weaning Stress with FerAppease!

FerAppease is an easy-to-apply pheromone designed for weaned calves. It’s simply placed on their nose and at the top of their head to help minimize stress during this crucial time.

We’ve received fantastic feedback from our customers, and are seeing real results!

10/20/2024

As National Veterinary Technician Week comes to a close we still have one last amazing veterinary assistant we want to thank! Thank you, Callie, for all of your service to the clinic! We also want to thank everyone for sharing their support to our veterinary staff in the comments this past week! 🐾❤️

10/19/2024

We’re nearing the end of National Veterinary Technician Week and we want to thank our awesome veterinary assistant, Emily! We appreciate all your help around the clinic!

10/18/2024

Today for National Veterinarian Technician Week join us in appreciating our wonderful veterinarian assistant Morgan! Thank you for all your hard work! 🐶

10/17/2024

Next up for National Veterinarian Technician Week is our veterinarian assistant, Hunter! Thanks for being a huge help around the clinic! 🐶

10/16/2024

We’re half way through National Veterinary Technician Week and today’s highlight is our amazing veterinarian assistant, Denise! Thank you for your outstanding dedication to our clinic! 🐴

10/15/2024

Continuing with National Veterinarian Technician Week we want to thank Levi, our large animal operations specialist! We appreciate everything you do Levi! 🐮

10/14/2024

FOUND DOG
This dog was found in Ava. I met a couple on the Ava Square that currently have him. They are located on Martin Ave. Unfortunately that is the only info I have. Number in comments to call if your dog or know him.
Claire Rose

10/14/2024

Next up for National Veterinarian Technician Week is our outstanding veterinary technician, Lorna! Thank you for all your hard work Lorna!

10/14/2024

Today starts National Veterinarian Technician Week! Veterinary Technician Week is one of our favorite times of the year as it allows us to honor the dedication and hard work of our veterinary staff! To show our gratitude, we will be posting all of our veterinary technicians and assistants throughout the week starting with our hospital manager & veterinary technician, Cayla! Thank you for all you do for the clinic! 🐾

10/10/2024

Important Announcement:

We have typically offered Sunday boarding pick up for pets. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, we can no longer offer that as of now. Sorry for any inconvenience.