Knox County Veterinary Services, Inc.

01/16/2025

Walk your Dog Month
January is about setting new goals: This year, make it a resolution to take your dog for more walks!

Walking your dog helps mitigate the risk of obesity, which is associated with several medical complaints including osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, liver disease and insulin resistance.
An active dog is a happier and healthier dog!

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/dog-walking-the-health-benefits

01/16/2025

01/16/2025

Keep your dog protected year round!

01/09/2025

Another good reason to not feed a raw diet.

⚠️ H5N1, a type A influenza virus, is spreading among birds and some mammals in the U.S., including cats.

Here’s how you can help protect your pets:

· Avoid feeding raw meat or dairy.
· Keep cats indoors to limit exposure to wildlife.
· While the risk to dogs is less clear, it’s best to keep all pets away from dead animals, livestock, wildlife, and their waste.
· If your pet shows signs of illness, such as lethargy, fever, or respiratory issues, contact your veterinarian.

This is a developing situation, but taking simple precautions can help keep your pet safe. Check out our graphic for more details and share it to raise awareness.

01/06/2025

We ARE OPEN today from 9am until 3pm.

If you need refills of medications, pet food or have any questions or concerns about your animals—- let us know. 606-545-9170
We will post any changes to our office hours or other important information as we monitor the weather conditions. 🐾

01/02/2025

Attention, Corbin Residents: Protect Your Pets in Cold Weather!

With frigid temperatures on the way, it’s important to remember that our furry friends feel the cold just like we do. Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe and warm during the winter chill:
1. Bring Them Inside: If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them. Pets should not be left outside for extended periods in freezing weather.
2. Check Their Paws: Snow, ice, and salt can harm your pet’s paws. Wipe them off after walks to prevent irritation or injury.
3. Provide Warm Shelter: If you cannot bring your pets inside, make sure they have a dry, windproof shelter with warm bedding, and raise it off the ground.
4. Fresh Water: Ensure their water bowl doesn’t freeze. Use a heated bowl or refresh it frequently.
5. Limit Outdoor Time: Keep walks short, especially for small, short-haired, or older pets.
6. Know the Signs of Hypothermia: Watch for shivering, lethargy, or weakness, and bring them inside immediately if they show these signs.

Let’s work together to keep all members of our community—both two-legged and four-legged—safe this winter!

Feel free to share this post to help spread the word. Stay warm, Corbin!

01/01/2025

It’s crucial to get outdoor pets ready for the impending cold snap next week! Highs in the 30's and lows in the teens are coming!
BRING THEM INSIDE: The best option is to keep all pets indoors. However, if they must stay outside, ensure they have adequate protection from the harsh cold. Breeds like Huskies are equipped to handle winter thanks to their thick double coats, which provide insulation. On the other hand, dogs like Pit mixes, with their thinner coats and exposed undersides, are more susceptible to the cold and should either be brought inside or given insulated shelter. Puppies and older, frail, or sick dogs are particularly at risk in cold weather and require additional protection.
PROVIDE SHELTER: When temperatures drop below 45 degrees, having access to an insulated doghouse, garage, or shed can help keep your dog warm. Dogs that are used to living indoors or in milder climates should not be left outside during freezing conditions. Make sure the shelter is readily accessible, as you may not be home when the temperatures plummet.
INSULATE SHELTER: While a plastic or wooden doghouse can shield them from wind, it won't keep them warm without proper insulation. Use straw bedding—not hay—to insulate outdoor shelters. If you’re using straw to insulate a doghouse, it should be packed tightly along the sides and back. The dog should be able to burrow down into the straw for warmth. Bales of straw typically cost $10 or less at local feed stores and can fill 3-4 doghouses.

12/30/2024

We will be open today from 9-5 and then closed until Friday January 3rd.

Please let us know today if we can help your pet or get your medications / pet food before the New Year holiday.

12/28/2024

Making sure your pet is your date on rabies vaccinations is crucial ! Let us know if we can help. 🐾

Kentucky health officials announce a human death from rabies in a Northern Kentucky resident.

12/25/2024

12/24/2024

They’re all set — getting ready for their big night! 🎄❤️

12/22/2024

We will open Monday 12/23 from 9 to 5
Before closing for the Christmas holiday and will not be open again until Friday 12/27.

Please see us Monday for your pet’s refills, food or other needs. 🐾🌲

12/20/2024

They’re ready to go!

Learn how Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Rudolph, and the rest of Santa’s reindeer are doing—straight from North Pole’s official veterinary team.