Carlton Veterinary Hospital

07/03/2025

Reminder: Carlton Veterinary Hospital will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, through Sunday, July 6th. We will reopen Monday, July 7th at 8:15 am.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Remember, we're closed for the 4th tomorrow, so if you haven't picked up those refills for your pet, the deadline is 6pm today.

Please be EXTRA patient today, things are already VERY busy and the phone lines are often full- if you're not getting through, leave a voicemail or send an email- we're checking both nonstop. We're not ignoring you, we're swamped and doing our best to make sure everyone has a safe holiday weekend!

Gentle reminders-
*It's going to continue to be HOT. Please don't walk your dogs in the hottest parts of the day, NEVER leave them in the car, and always provide access to fresh water.
*Double check that your fence is escape proof, your microchip/tag info is current and the collar fits well.
*If you're planning to have a party- NO corn cobs, bones or other goodies from the grill for your pup.
*Set up the safe spots in the house today, and remember to start those sedatives this evening before dinner if your pet is reactive to the noise- we all have a neighbor (or maybe you are that neighbor? 😼) who will set off a few loud fireworks today.

06/24/2025

Reminder: The 4th of July is just around the corner. If your pet has anxiety and may need medication to make the holiday bearable, please call now for an appointment.

05/29/2025

Can you believe that the one and only Tammy Nagely has been with Carlton Veterinary Hospital for 40!!!! F.O.R.T.Y. years! Happy 40th, Tammy!

05/21/2025

Just a reminder - Carlton Veterinary Hospital will be closed this Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/15/2025

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04/18/2025

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If you believe that horses need grain in their diet to meet their nutritional needs, you are not alone. However, horses should get most of their nutrients from a good quality forage source such as grass, hay, hay pellets, or a complete feed.

Horses generally eat between 1.5-2% of their body weight each day, so an average size 1,000 lbs horse should eat 15- 20 lbs of hay daily. To help fill any nutrient gaps such as essential vitamins or minerals, a ration balancer may be beneficial. Depending on breed, body condition, and exercise level, concentrates may be added in to provide additional energy but are often not needed.

When deciding on what to feed your horse, it is best to invest in high quality forages as the foundation of your feeding plan. You can even have your hay tested to see exactly what nutrients it is providing.

Please consult with your veterinarian or an equine nutritionist about your horse's diet before making any major changes, and remember that any changes should be made gradually over time to avoid GI upset.

Thank you to the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

04/09/2025

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MIDWEEK MYTHBUSTER! 📢

Many people think that horses can safely eat grass clippings (grass is grass, right?) but that is a pretty common misconception and grass clippings actually pose a number of dangers to our equine friends.

While grass is meant to be slowly picked, ripped and chewed by the horse, grass clippings can quickly clump and cause choke if the animal ingests too many too fast. Grass clippings are also prone to fermentation which can cause colic, stomach and intestinal impactions, founder and laminitis.

Take-home message: Keep your horse away from grass clippings and in general never feed horses any food without the owner’s permission.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

03/27/2025

Yogi the Maine C**n came to visit us this week. Regal, handsome AND fluffy - a difficult combination to pull off. Hats off to you, Yogi!

03/25/2025

This little bat eared hippo named Maverick came to see us today. We all melted into a puddle from his ridiculous cuteness.

03/14/2025

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Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they exercise, as it may help reduce the risk of gastric ulcers.

While a variety of things can contribute to the development of stomach ulcers (medications, diet, stress, etc.), one train of thought is that these areas of irritation result as a consequence of the acid of the stomach splashing against unprotected parts of the stomach lining. When a horse eats forage, the hay can help absorb some of that acid and thus reduce the risk of ulcer formation.

It is important to note that a forage meal (one comprised of long stem hay) provides the most benefit, while eating large volumes of concentrate feeds (such as oats, corn, or other cereal grains) can actually increase the amount of acid within the stomach.
As always, please be sure to consult with your vet regarding further diagnostics and treatments if you have concerns that your horse may have gastric ulcers.

Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

02/14/2025

Found near Sheridan by a staff member's family. Let's help get him home.

02/13/2025

Due to hazardous weather conditions, Carlton Veterinary Hospital will be closing early today. Depending on the weather, we may have limited hours tomorrow as well. Please call our office if you are planning on stopping by to verify we are open. We suggest staying home and cuddling in warm blankets. 503-852-7009.