Cannon Veterinary Services, Ltd.

08/24/2022

The perfect summer dessert. 🍋🫐
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01/21/2022

10/25/2021

Have you dog checked for Heartworm in the spring and use Heartworm Preventative Spring/Summer/Fall.

10/10/2021

Giardia and Coccidia are parasitic organisms that can live indefinitely, causing long-term discomfort and diarrhea in dogs.

10/07/2021

Just a friendly reminder with grape deliveries starting soon!

09/29/2021

Fall can be a beautiful time of year for horseback riding; however, frost can negatively impact horse health. Frost damaged pastures can have higher concentrations of nonstructural carbohydrates, leading to an increase in the potential for founder and colic, especially in horses diagnosed with or prone to obesity, laminitis, Cushings, and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. To help prevent these health issues, wait up to a week before turning horses back onto a pasture after a killing frost. Subsequent frosts are not a concern as the pasture plants were killed during the first frost.

Why do nonstructural carbohydrates increase during the fall? During the day, plants carry out the process of photosynthesis. In this process, they make carbohydrates as an energy source for the plant. A second process, respiration, is carried out when the plants use up the carbohydrates they produce during the night for energy. Plant respiration slows down when temperatures are near freezing. As a result, the plants hold their carbohydrates overnight. Freezing can stop respiration and lock the carbohydrates in the plant for over a week. Thus, plants tend to contain more carbohydrates in colder temperatures or after a frost. Often, horses will prefer forages after a frost due to the higher carbohydrates levels.

09/28/2021

September 28 is . While the number of confirmed equine cases every year is low, talking about this disease remains important because of the potential for human exposure. As a matter of fact, human exposure to rabies does not have to involve a bite from an infected horse: contact of skin or mucosa with the horse’s saliva could transmit the disease.

Rabies can “look like anything,” with early signs ranging from colic to lameness to depression to agitation. There is no treatment or ante-mortem (prior to death) test, and once a horse shows signs of rabies it invariably dies within a few days.

Luckily, modern vaccines are very effective in providing rabies immunity; current AAEP recommendations list rabies as one of the “core vaccines” that should be given to all horses annually. Equine rabies is a real risk for all horses and a public health concern as well, so be sure to set up a regular vaccination schedule with your veterinarian. And remember — strange behavior on behalf of your horse is always a valid reason to call the doc!

Read more about rabies on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/rabies-has-many-faces

The full AAEP guidelines for vaccination for rabies and other infectious diseases of horses can be accessed here: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines

09/27/2021

DID YOU KNOW?

It is not uncommon for strangles infections to recur on a farm with previous outbreaks of the disease, and the primary source of recurrent infections are most likely asymptomatic carrier horses — who display no clinical signs but may continue to shed the bacteria for months to even years, serving as a continual source of new infections.

The organism that causes strangles is a bacterium called Streptococcus equi. Transfer from horse to horse usually involves direct face-to-face contact, or exposure to things such as contaminated feed, water, hands, veterinary instruments or grooming tools. A stall or van recently used to house or transport a horse that is shedding the organism may also be a source of infection.
Classic signs of the disease include sudden onset of fever as high as 106 degrees F, thick yellow nasal discharge, and swollen lymph nodes under the jaw.

If you suspect a strangles outbreak, be sure to involve your veterinarian right away to determine the diagnosis and the best control practices for your particular farm. Without control and biosecurity measures, a strangles outbreak will ultimately affect all susceptible horses, last longer, and have a greater chance of leading to complications. Please note that strangles is a reportable disease in some states.

To learn more about strangles, visit our website at https://aaep.org/issue/understanding-equine-strangles

As always, your veterinarian remains the best source of information and advice!

09/19/2021

Giardia and Coccidia are parasitic organisms that can live indefinitely in your dog's intestinal tract, causing long-term discomfort and diarrhea.

09/10/2021

IS RAIN ROT A FUNGAL OR A BACTERIAL DISEASE?

Rain rot (or rain scald) is the common name for a contagious BACTERIAL skin disease called dermatophilosis. It's caused by the bacterium "Dermatophilus congolensis," which thrives during wet seasons and in geographical locations with high precipitation and humidity. It can also develop after horses have sweat under blankets or tack, and equines with compromised immune systems are more susceptible.

Why should you not mistake rain rot for a fungal disease?
Antifungal medications and topicals have no effect on the bacteria responsible for rain rot, therefore diagnosing the condition correctly is very important!

How does rain rot happen?
The bacteria infects the hair follicles and damages the hair follicle and shaft; the hair will then pull out in small clumps leaving pink skin or purulent scabs behind (pro tip: your horse will NOT thank you for picking at them!) If you do not address the factors that promote the right bacterial environment (for example, you always leave your horse to stand outside in the rain without shelter or the protection of a waterproof rug), rain rot can keep recurring; if left untreated, the condition can even progress to a point where it opens the door for more serious, secondary skin infections.

If you suspect your horse has rain rot, be sure to consult your veterinarian on the best treatment plan based on the severity of your horse's case. While there are a million products that can be found in your local tack store, your horse doctor may have cause to prescribe a specific course of action.

More information about rain rot can be found on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/summertime-skin-diseases

09/04/2021

Multidrug-resistant hookworms are spreading among dogs in the U.S., and parasitologists recommend that veterinarians follow up on anthelmintic treatments, especially in dogs with confirmed infections.

08/15/2021

Schedule an appointment to get your horse chipped today.

Register and track your horse with this important identification tool.

08/14/2021

Help your puppy to overcome fear.

There is a lot to do when preparing for your new puppy. Puppy proofing the house, buying food and toys, and brushing up on your potty training skills, are just a few. One important but often forgotten part of raising a confident puppy is helping them get through their stages of development, after le...

08/14/2021

Wise facts to know about Heat Stress.

Learn what heat stress looks like, symptoms, what to do if a horse overheats, how to prevent heat stress and managing horses in hot weather ➡️ www.aqha.com/-/heat-stress-in-horses

📸 Beth Evans

08/12/2021

Knowing the signs of pancreatitis in dogs, and seeking veterinary attention right away can make all the difference.

08/12/2021

Wise information *** Good to know

Did you know?

Snakes are conspicuous in the spring when they first emerge from their winter dormancy but actually reach their highest numbers in August and September, when their babies are born.

Snakes commonly found in the United States, like copperheads and rattlers, can cause serious injury to a horse. Equines are at the top of the list of sensitivity to snakebites, and are followed in order by sheep, cows, goats, dogs, pigs, and cats. Horses almost always get bitten on the muzzle, and the spread of the venom containing enzymes, peptides and neurotoxins can be fatal. The resultant swelling can be so extreme that the nostrils almost close and breathing can become difficult or impossible. Shock is the most common problem following snakebites, and prompt treatment is necessary.

If you know or suspect that your horse has been bitten by a snake, call your veterinarian immediately. Better to have a false alarm than to play catch-up later in a crisis situation. Talk to your horse vet about the likelihood of snake attacks in your area, and learn about the best preventative and treatment options.
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Related resources:

"Snakebit!," written by Dr. Kenneth L. Marcella: https://aaep.org/issue/snakebit

Snakebite vaccine guidelines: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/risk-based-vaccination-guidelines/snake-bite

08/01/2021

Does your horse drool like a dog? Here are some reasons why, from the benign to the life threatening.

07/21/2021

If your dog is over weight ****Give us a call. We carry a dog food that is instrumental in helping them to loose weight.

A local veterinarian says she's noticed an increase in overweight pets. She shared some tips to combat obesity and keep the four-legged family members healthy.

07/16/2021

It is a heart breaking experience for all of us when our favorite dog crosses the rainbow bridge. For many people *** choosing a cute new "wiggle butt" puppy is the answer to get through the deep sorrow. I believe the new puppy brings happy times and joy to the family. Please keep in mind**** the new puppy is an individual and is untrained. Do not compare them to your old dog that had many years of training to be the good dog. If you are having problems Give us a call.

The occasion of getting a new puppy or dog should be just as joyous as bringing a much-wanted and long-anticipated baby into the world. In the best of possible worlds, the dog's new family is welcoming, loving, and eager to learn as much as possible about and share as much as possible with the lates...

07/15/2021

Have your horses EIA tested.

The affected horses reside on three premises in separate counties.

07/13/2021

Rabbit and hare populations appear to have largely recovered from a viral disease that caused die-offs in the Western U.S., although the pathogen remains a spreading threat.

07/05/2021

Despite the fact that horseback riding is a popular sport, there is little information available on horseback riding as a physical activity. Texas A&M University recently found that metabolic output and heart rate responses were greater for riders during the long trot portion of a walk-trot-canter ride and during cutting rides. When the walk-trot-canter ride was evaluated by gait, metabolic output increased as gait speed increased. Riders engaged in cutting and reining experienced more intense exercise in short durations, while walk-trot-canter riders has a greater overall total energy expenditure due to the duration of the activity. Interestingly, all three riding activities were similar in peak metabolic output compared to activities like jogging, and playing soccer and rugby. This study highlights the importance of horseback riding as a viable tool to support health through physical activity, particularly if riding at more intense gaits. For more information on this research, visit https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103463.

06/26/2021

03/14/2021

Do you have a young friend that is interested in Veterinary Medicine???

Do you know a young teen who dreams of becoming a Veterinarian? What if they could attend a 6-day camp at one of the most prestigious veterinary colleges in North America? The 2021 Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest has started! If you know current 6th - 8th grade students, this is the contest for them!
Merck Animal Health has teamed up with Vet Set Go to give students a chance to receive FREE admission to this VIRTUAL Junior Vet Camp at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine taking place July 11-16, 2021.

To enter, students should tell us their story in 300 words or less. Merck Animal Health wants to hear their personal story on why they want to become a veterinarian and what they have done so far to explore their dream. They also get to share a photo of them helping animals or simply enjoying time with their favorite pet or animal friend.
Contest is open for entries March 1st- March 31st, 2021, so don't delay!
Go to www.vetsetgo.com to enter! 🐾

02/10/2021

There's a nerve-tingling explanation behind many equine headshaking cases. Here's what you need to know.