Cloudcroft Animal Hospital

08/29/2024

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08/29/2024

Timberon vaccination clinic- this Saturday (August 31) from 9-12. Fire station.

08/02/2024

07/19/2024

We will be closed Friday, July 19 because Gerold has to have an urgent procedure that can’t be done locally (typing this from the ER).
We will also have to cancel our vaccination clinic in Timberon this Saturday. We hope to reschedule in August.
Thank you for your understanding.

06/11/2024

We will be closed June 12 and 13. Going to the cancer center in AZ. Fingers crossed

06/11/2024

This little cutie is up for adoption. Come see him at the office!

05/17/2024

I just wanted to put another reminder out there that we will be out of the office from May 21 through May 27. We will be back open the day after Memorial Day - Tuesday, May 28.

Please call for medication refills to be picked up today or Monday so you don't run out.

Thank you for your understanding as we travel to Montana for our daughter's wedding and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.

03/26/2024

We have some cuties up for adoption!

03/12/2024

Another release from our state public health veterinarian:

We are releasing this press release regarding a fatal human case of plague in a Lincoln County man today.



Importantly, his also cat fell ill the week before and died the same day as the owner. The cat is currently undergoing testing at VDS. The cat did not present with classic plague lymphadenopathy or abscesses, but rather had severe oral lesions. Oral ulceration can be seen in plague cases, typically as a result of the cat eating a plague-infected rodent.



We haven’t had any human or animal plague cases since 2021, and this is the first human plague case in Lincoln County in three decades, so your staff might anticipate questions from concerned clients. This could be a timely opportunity to reinforce client education regarding flea control, and to continue ongoing communication with your clients that plague is endemic in rodent populations throughout New Mexico and that outdoor or indoor/outdoor pets can increase the risk of human exposure. Ensuring that plague stays on the radar of veterinarians, healthcare providers, and pet owners can facilitate prompt diagnosis for these rare cases.



I’ve included some helpful links from CDC, AVMA, and NMDOH for your convenience.



https://www.cdc.gov/plague/healthcare/veterinarians.html

https://www.avma.org/plague-faq

https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/ideb/zdp/plg/

https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/ideb/zdp/plg/

Are you having Trouble Finding the Page you are looking for? Feel free to contact us or use our A to Z page to find an alphabetical list of pages and services available on this site.

03/12/2024

This just out from NMDOH:
Two bobcats test positive for rabies in southwest New Mexico
March 12, 2024 - Zoonotic Diseases - Disease
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Scientific Laboratory Division has confirmed that two bobcats, one in Grant County and one in Sierra County, have tested positive for rabies.

One bobcat attacked a man near his house in Grant County. The man is now receiving shots to prevent him from getting rabies. A dog in Sierra County was attacked by the second bobcat; the dog was up to date on his rabies vaccine, and his condition will be monitored for 45 days.

Animal rabies cases in New Mexico usually occur in wild animals like skunks, bats and foxes. Three rabid bobcats were identified in 2022, one in Catron County and two in Grant County.

Rabid wild animals may show no fear of people and be aggressive, or they may be quiet and appear tame. If you see a sick wild animal, or a wild animal acting abnormally, report it to your local animal control officer or your local New Mexico Department of Game and Fish game warden at https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/download/enforcement/NMDGF-Conservation-Officer-Map-12-21-2023.pdf.

“State law requires all dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies, a deadly viral disease that can be prevented but not cured ” said State Public Health Veterinarian Erin Phipps, DVM, MPH. “Unvaccinated pets exposed to a rabid animal must either be euthanized or put into strict isolation for four months to prevent them from exposing people to rabies.”

The NMDOH recommends the following to keep you and your family safe from rabies:

Always keep pets on a leash. Pets should be up to date on rabies vaccinations and wearing current license tags on their collar. If your cat or dog has been bitten or scratched, especially by a wild animal, call your pet’s veterinarian even if the wound is superficial.
Horses and other livestock should also be considered for rabies vaccination to protect them from rabid animals that may attack them.
Stay away from wild or unfamiliar animals. Do not attempt to feed, approach or touch wild animals (alive or dead). Teach this important message to your children and always keep a close eye on your children.
If you or someone you know is bitten by an animal, or comes into contact with an animal’s saliva, wash the exposed site immediately with soap and water. Be sure to report the bite to local animal control and seek medical care as soon as possible.
If you or your pets are bitten or otherwise exposed to the saliva of wild animals, seek medical care immediately and contact the NMDOH Helpline at (833) SWNURSE or (833) 796-8773.
For more info about rabies see the New Mexico Department of Health website at: https://nmhealth.org/about/erd/ideb/zdp/rab/.

Media Contact
We would be happy to provide additional information about this press release. Simply contact David Morgan at 575-528-5197 (Office) or 575-649-0754 (Mobile) with your questions.

Versión en Español
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Dos gatos montes han dado positivo a la rabia en el suroeste de Nuevo México

12/18/2023

Don't let your pets' medications run out!!
Plan ahead and refill early for the holidays!

12/18/2023

Week of December 18-22 Schedule:
Monday 18th - open
Tuesday/Wednesday 19/20 - closed for a procedure at UNM
Thursday/Friday 21/22 - open

11/20/2023

These puppies were left on our doorstep during lunch.
Is there anyone out there that can take them/foster them/take them to the Otero County Shelter for us? We really can't keep them.

10/31/2023

I have to let people know that my husband are I dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This is disrupting the office schedule quite a bit already and will continue as scans, chemo (and possible surgery) dates are are being set.
Please be patient as we may not be as available as usual and may be calling to reschedule surgeries and appointments if needed. We are still trying to accommodate as many appointments as possible.
Thank you for your patience and if you feel the need to go elsewhere for more immediate appointments, I completely understand.

07/02/2023

I have pledged 200 miles in September to fight Kids' Cancer. I started with my own $50 donation. Help me help kids!

Jennifer Green is riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. Please sponsor Jennifer now to end childhood cancer and save little lives. View Jennifer's fundraising page!

06/16/2023

Received this from Game and Fish:
A bat was diagnosed with rabies virus in the Las Vegas, New Mexico area on 6/14/23. No confirmed human, pet, or livestock contact was made. Please advise any members of the public to reach out to their local NM Department of Game and Fish warden if they have concerns of rabies or other diseases in wildlife. A list of local game wardens can be found here: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/enforcement/law-enforcement-contact-information/

Please make sure your pets are up to date on their vaccinations!

Enforcement Contacts NMDGF Enforcement Law Enforcement Field Operations 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87504 PO Box 25112 Santa Fe, NM 87507 For assistance or questions relating to job openings and applications, please see the Enforcement Careers page. Operation Game Thief NMDGF's Operation Game Thief....

06/14/2023

We will be closed June 21 - 25.
We will be open for regular business hours on Monday, June 26.
If you will be needing medication refills during this time, please call this week or Monday the 19th so we can get them ready for you.

03/21/2023

Come be a blood hero! Spring Blood Drive!

11/03/2022

Just a heads up that we have been without phones and internet since yesterday afternoon.
We are not ignoring you……….. we just can’t answer!
Here’s hoping for a timely fix 😀

09/28/2022

Today is World Rabies Day



Established in 2007, World Rabies Day aims to raise awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease and help the world come together to fight the disease. The theme for 2022’s World Rabies Day is “Rabies: One Health, Zero Deaths,” and focuses on:

Continuing to work towards eliminating rabies around the world.
Embracing the One Health approach to rabies control, which means collaborating across human, animal, and environmental sectors.
Focusing on the “Zero by 30” goal to reduce rabies deaths in people to zero globally by 2030.
While rabies is a 100% preventable disease, nearly 60,000 people die from the disease around the world each year. World Rabies Day is an opportunity to reflect on our efforts to control this deadly disease and remind ourselves that the fight against rabies is not yet over.

09/14/2022

****NOTICE****
For those of you have called for appointments and not been able to get in when you had hoped, you know that we are very busy.
Therefore, when people don't show up for appointments, they have stolen an appointment slot in which we could've accommodated another client.
Starting October 1, 2022, anyone who fails to show for an exam or shot appointment without calling to let us know they can't make it will be charged a $10 no show fee.
We didn't come to this decision lightly - we don't like charging extra fees. At the same time, we are finding it makes it even harder to get people in when others don't come for their appointment or call to let us know that they cannot make it.
We appreciate everyone who comes in and allows us to care for their furry family members!

07/01/2022

PSA! Just got this from our Public Health Veterinarian:
Rabies was recently diagnosed in a skunk from Ft. Sumner, NM by the NMDOH State Laboratory. The skunk was in a yard charging the dogs owned by the people who live there. This is the first skunk rabies that we have diagnosed in the state this year.

Please make sure your pets are up to date on their Rabies Vaccinations! Even indoor animals..... bats have been known to fly in through open windows or doors!

05/04/2022

FYI:

03/01/2022

USDA/APHIS is putting out warnings that a highly pathogenic avian influenza has been reported in several states in the country. A good read for our poultry flocks, especially the 4H and FFA show people.

Veterinarians: What You and Your Clients Need To Know About Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a deadly disease of poultry. Recently, H5N1, a subtype of HPAI, was detected in wild birds and commercial and backyard poultry flocks in several U.S. States. With the increase of backyard producers and pet bird owners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture needs your help. As a companion animal veterinarian, you can help your clients protect their backyard flocks and pet birds by showing them how to recognize the signs of HPAI and urging them to report sick birds. Rapid and thorough reporting is critical to stop the spread of this disease.

What is HPAI?

Avian influenza is a respiratory disease of birds caused by influenza type A viruses. These viruses are common in wild birds in the United States and around the world. In most cases, they cause few or no signs of infection. However, some subtypes, like H5N1, can cause severe illness and death in poultry.

How does HPAI spread, and which bird species are most susceptible?

HPAI spreads quickly through direct, bird-to-bird contact. It can also be transmitted via contaminated surfaces (such as clothing, shoes, and vehicles). Wild birds can spread the virus to new areas through their f***s.

Domestic poultry such as chickens and turkeys are most likely to experience severe disease and death from HPAI, with mortality rates often exceeding 90 percent. Birds of prey, ratites, and psittacines are also susceptible to HPAI infection.

What are the signs of HPAI?

The most common signs of HPAI include sudden death, decreased food and water consumption, lethargy, respiratory distress, nasal discharge, purple discoloration or swelling around the legs and head, a drop in egg production, and diarrhea.

What can your clients do to keep their birds safe?

There is no cure for HPAI. Good biosecurity is the key to keeping poultry safe. Urge your clients to:

*Keep wild birds and rodents out of poultry houses and coops and away from backyard flocks and pet birds.
*Secure feed bins and water and consider removing bird feeders to avoid attracting wild birds.
*Keep visitors away from birds and avoid visiting other poultry farms or other people’s birds.
*Wash hands and scrub boots before and after entering a poultry area. Wear disposable boot covers and coveralls, if possible. If you’ve been in areas frequented by waterfowl, change clothes and shoes before handling poultry.
*Isolate new birds or those returning from shows for 30 days before introducing them to the flock.
*Immediately report sick birds to your State Veterinarian or call USDA at 1-866-536-7593.
Questions?

To learn more about HPAI, go to www.aphis.usda,gov and search "avian influenza." For more biosecurity tips, go to www.aphis.usda.gov and search "defend the flock." For information about avian influenza and human health, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

01/13/2022

If anyone gets strange texts or emails from the office go ahead and ignore them or call for clarification.
We still haven't figured out how to send/not send these communications and the computer seems to have a mind of its own!
Thank you for your continued patience and support while we work out the bugs.

12/16/2021

We are finally entering the current age and going digital! We are implementing veterinary practice management software and it starts next week. 😀🎉
We appreciate all of your support and patience as we make this transition.
We are also very grateful for all of you amazing people and pets.
We wish you all happy and safe Holidays!!🎄

11/15/2021

Well..... after 1 & 1/2 years and many precautions, we have had a COVID positive test. We will be closed this week (November 15-19) and, pending a negative test, reopen (fingers crossed) on Monday November 22.
Thank you for your understanding as we reschedule appointments.