06/25/2024
We're getting close to the 4th of July! Be sure to check and make sure you have enough anxiety meds on hand. Give us a call if you are in need of a refill or want to see if anxiety meds are right for your fur baby!
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Bronson Veterinary Services is a veterinary medical facility for small animal and equine, located in We offer services from neonatal care to geriatric medicine.
We are a full service small animal and equine medical and surgical facility. Specialty services include preventive care, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery (including ACL, luxating patella and fracture repair), reproduction, ultrasound services, endoscopy, dental care, just to name a few. We offer a variety of reproductive services including, but not limited to, artificial insemination, surgical i
mplantation, caesarean sections (small animal only), embryo transfer, and transvaginal aspiration for oocyte recovery (equine only). We have in house blood machines and digital radiography as well to diagnose disease processes as quickly as possible. We have a brand new, state of the art, shockwave machine for orthopedic conditions as well as wound healing. We
are very excited to offer this for our small animal and equine patients with arthritic conditions and soft tissue injuries. Schedule your appointment today to find out more. We also offer Acupuncture, a noninvasive treatment for a variety of conditions from lameness to nutrition.
06/20/2024
Potomac horse fever (PHF) is a seasonal disease that affects horses and can be fatal. It's caused by the bacteria Neorickettsia risticii or Neorickettsia findlayensis, and horses become infected by eating infected aquatic insects like mayflies and caddisflies in the summer and early fall.
Signs of disease can include a fever and “pipe-stream” diarrhea. Early in the disease process, clinical signs include a lethargic attitude and decreased appetite. These symptoms are caused by a fever, or a temperature of at least 101.5 degrees F. Elevated body temperature can also increase the heart rate and/or respiratory rate. Diarrhea then develops within several days of the initial clinical signs.
Vaccination is your best preventative measure! At-risk horses over 3 months should be vaccinated prior to the peak seasons of exposure. Varying vaccine protocols depend on age, risk of exposure, pregnancy status, and PHF vaccination status.
Source: https://thehorse.com/1116195/understanding-potomac-horse-fever-2/
06/19/2024
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on Jan 1, 1863. Sadly, it took over 2 years for all slaves to get the news that they were officially free.
On June 19, 1865 slaves in Galveston, Texas were given the news that they were freed by President Abraham Lincoln. So on June 19th, we celebrate the "Second Independence Day" in America. Happy Juneteenth!
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/06/16/juneteenth-2024-federal-holiday/74088612007/
06/17/2024
This week is going to be hot!! 😅 Make sure your pet has plenty of fresh water, shade, and a cooler place to rest. If you notice that your pet is beginning to overheat, here are some things you can do:
➡ Remove your pet from the hot environment immediately.
➡ Make sure they have water available to them.
➡ Apply or spray tepid/cool water onto the animal’s fur and skin. Then apply a fan/fanning to maximize heat loss.
➡ Wetting down the area around your pet can also help.
➡ Don’t use ice-cold water or ice as this may worsen the problem.
➡ Bring your pet in immediately if you believe that heatstroke is a possibility!
06/17/2024
Happy Father's Day, BVS family! We hope you had such a great day enjoying the sunshine and family!
06/13/2024
Heatstroke is a state of hyperthermia where your core body temperature is elevated above the normal range resulting in heat injury to tissues. Heatstroke occurs when heat generation exceeds the body’s ability to lose heat. As we head into warmer days, here are some things you can do to help your pet avoid heat stroke:
➡ Have a cool, well-ventilated space for your pet.
➡ Outdoor pets should also always have access to shade.
➡ Access to plenty of fresh clean drinking water at all times.
➡ Never leave your pet in a car as temperatures rise extremely quickly even on mild temperature days and can kill pets rapidly.
➡ Avoid exercising animals in hot weather.
➡ Avoid hot sand, concrete, asphalt areas or any other areas where heat is reflected and there is no access to shade.
Source: https://www.rspcapetinsurance.org.au/pet-care/health-and-wellbeing/heatstroke-hyperthermia
06/13/2024
Selenium is a trace mineral that supports a horses immune and cellular health and plays a vital role in muscle integrity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a daily recommended intake of selenium for an average horse (weighing 1,100 pounds) per day as 3 mg or 0.3 ppm in the diet. Most commercial feeds include selenium and it can also be found in some forage.
Some of the signs of selenium deficiency include poor coat and hoof quality, sore, achy muscles, poor performance and poor fertility.
06/11/2024
Fostering is a huge help to our local shelters and rescues! It offers animals in need a temporary home to experience the love and care they need while waiting to be adopted! If you're fostering a pet, drop a pic in the comments! 😍 If you're interested in fostering a pet, we encourage you to reach out to your local shelter or rescue.
06/11/2024
Poisoning from rodenticides is one of the most common types of toxicities our pets face! Rat/Mouse proofing, sanitation, and trapping can go a long way to avoid having to use these kinds of products. If you think your pet has ingested anything toxic, call us, Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435), or the Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661) immediately!
Here are the common signs to watch for:
vomiting
anorexia
incoordination
tremors
seizures
altered mentation
paralysis
Increased drinking and urination
Bruising
New swelling
Difficulty breathing
06/07/2024
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful chronic condition of the joints that happens when protective tissue in the joints is worn down, causing bones to rub against one another. Pain from OA can severely affect the health and well-being of your pup! We can't cure OA, but we can help control the pain it causes to improve their quality of life.
Librela is a once-a-month injection that can offer long-lasting pain relief. Give us a call to see if this option is right for your dog! 🐶
06/06/2024
This is your one month warning to get those anxiety pet meds filled before we hit the 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Give us a call!
06/06/2024
Join health starts from a young age! 🐴 Here are some things you can do to get your horse's joints off to the right start:
➡ Don't overfeed, but ensure they have adequate calorie intake. Creep feed if necessary!
➡ Provide adequate, quality protein for essential amino acids, especially lysine!
➡ Provide adequate calcium and phosphorus prior to weaning.
➡ Provide vitamin A only when feeding older stored hay and pasture is not available.
➡ Only provide vitamin D if no turnout is provided.
➡ Monitor growth rate to maintain consistency and prevent growth spurts.
Source: https://thehorse.com/110283/feeding-horses-for-joint-health/
06/04/2024
If you notice your pet is starting to act a little off, be sure to start writing down what you notice! Here are some of the common questions we will ask:
➡ When did the first symptoms show up and how frequently are they occurring?
➡ Has your pet been to any locations other than home (stores, farms, etc.)?
➡ What meds are they on?
➡ What food brand are you using?
➡ When were vaccines last given?
05/31/2024
Be stings are no fun! 🐝 Here are some basic steps to follow if your furry friend gets stung:
1.) Carefully remove the stinger with tweezers. (If a honeybee is the culprit, don't pinch & pull it out. Instead, scrape it out by placing a credit card on their skin and sliding it across to ease the stinger out.)
2.) Apply a paste of baking soda and water to the site of the sting.
3.) Apply an ice pack for short periods to relieve swelling and pain.
4.) Give them fresh water and watch them carefully.
Allergic reactions typically occur within 20 minutes, but they can be delayed for hours. Keep an eye out for swelling that impacts breathing or swallowing, trouble breathing, lethargy, collapsing, coughing, vomiting, or diarrhea. Don't hesitate to give us a call!
Source: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-stung-bee-wasp/
05/31/2024
As you're planning those summer vacations don't forget to book your boarding! ☀
✔️ We provide amenities such as clean bedding and food and water bowls, but feel free to bring your own if you’d prefer.
✔️ You can also bring toys and other personal items that are washable.
✔️ We will administer any needed medication and follow your specified feeding regimen. (Alternately, we can provide food and treats for no extra charge, although eating their own food tends to agree better with most boarded pets.)
✔️ We can provide limited grooming services before you pick up your pet.
✔️ We can accommodate any special care or needs your dog or cat might have. Just let us know when you make the reservation.
✔️Our Veterinary technicians regularly check on the pets, and our kennel staff monitor the boarding area. You have the added benefit of knowing that one of our clinicians will promptly begin treatment if your pet gets sick during his or her stay!
Boarding Requirements: Current rabies and distemper vaccinations, along with other species-specific vaccinations. We also require that most vaccinations be given at least 2 weeks before boarding.
Call the clinic to book your pet's stay! 🐾
05/29/2024
Thrush is an infection of the horse’s hoof tissue known for the black, necrotic (dead), stinky material it causes. It is one of the most common hoof issues horse owners encounter. Thrush thrives in dark, damp, warm environments, which makes your horse's hoof the perfect spot!
Unsanitary living conditions and excessive hoof dampness are the primary causes of thrush, so keeping the hooves cleaned out and giving the hoof time to dry is essential for health. 🐴
Source: https://thehorse.com/1127398/getting-ahead-of-thrush/
05/29/2024
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that commonly causes acute gastrointestinal illness in puppies. The disease most often strikes in pups between 6 - 20 weeks old, but older animals are sometimes also affected.
Symptoms can include lethargy, depression, and loss or lack of appetite, followed by a sudden onset of high fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is resistant to heat, cold, humidity, and drying, and can survive in the environment for long periods of time. Even trace amounts of f***s from an infected dog may harbor the virus and infect other dogs that come into the infected environment. The virus is readily transmitted from place to place on the hair or feet of dogs or via contaminated cages, shoes, or other objects.
Vaccination and good hygiene are critical components of prevention! Puppies should start being vaccinated at 6 weeks. 🐶
Source: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/baker-institute/our-research/canine-parvovirus #:~:text=Canine%20parvovirus%20(CPV)%20is%20a,animals%20are%20sometimes%20also%20affected.
05/24/2024
It’s not just the heart and lungs that help circulate oxygen in the body! Iron is a key component of hemoglobin (a blood protein) and myoglobin (a muscle protein) which are responsible for transporting oxygen.
An average 1,100-pound mature horse requires 400-500 milligrams of iron per day. This can vary for pregnant and lactating mares and growing foals. The good news is that common feedstuffs typically meet a horse’s iron needs. The NRC estimates that cool season grass hay (i.e. Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass) contains about 180-199 milligrams of Iron per kilogram, while legume hay (i.e. alfalfa) is estimated to contain 207-250 milligrams per kilogram. Even if forage makes up as little as half of a horse’s diet, good-quality hay should generally be sufficient to meet your horses dietary iron needs!
Source: https://thehorse.com/19843/trace-mineral-basics-iron/
05/23/2024
Just a heads up that we will be closed this upcoming Monday (May 27th) for Memorial Day! 🇺🇸
05/23/2024
Let us celebrate the remarkable achievements of these 2024 Bronson Veterinary Leadership Scholarship recipients! We are proud to support their ambitions and empower them to reach their full potential. May they achieve all they set their minds to and never settle for anything less than success.
Brealyn Lasky, Mya Webb, Sayler Wotta, Logan Long (Left to right, top to bottom)
05/22/2024
Respiratory infections are fairly common in cats. 🐈 A variety of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa cause these infections. Vaccines have greatly reduced the incidence of serious respiratory disease in cats, but they have not eliminated the highly contagious pathogens that cause them. Infections can occur in the upper and lower regions of the respiratory tract.
The upper respiratory tract includes the nasal passages, sinuses, oral cavity, back of the oral and nasal cavity, and the vocal folds. Symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections include: clear or colored discharge from the eyes or nose, coughing, sneezing, swelling of the mucous membranes around the eyes, ulcers in the mouth, lethargy, and anorexia. In rare cases, cats may have trouble breathing.
The lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
Lower respiratory tract infections may cause coughing, lethargy, anorexia, and difficult or rapid breathing.
Source: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/respiratory-infections
05/20/2024
Central road will be closed for the next few days as they are paving it. If you need help getting to us via an alternate route please give us a call at 517-369-2161. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused!!
05/20/2024
It's NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY!!!! This special day brings awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters around the country who deserve a second chance at a forever home! Drop a pic of your sweet rescue pup in the comments! ❤
05/16/2024
Equine teeth continually erupt from the jaw to compensate for normal wear. As time passes, the amount of reserve crown (the portion of the tooth within the jawbone that has not yet erupted) decreases. And eventually, the senior horse simply runs out of tooth. Teeth also change shape and angle as they move outward, potentially promoting uneven wear.
Some signs of potential dental issues include:
➡ Changes in the way he eats including eating more slowly or reluctantly, moving food around in his mouth more than usual, or dropping wads of partially chewed food out of the mouth.
➡ If a horse tips his head or holds it sideways, particularly while eating, he might be trying to avoid putting pressure on a painful area.
➡ Weight loss can also be a sign of dental problems, if pain is preventing a horse from chewing properly and eating enough.
➡ Bad breath might indicate an infection within the mouth, and nasal discharge—particularly on one side—can indicate sinus problems due to dental issues.
Older horses are prone to a variety of dental problems like sharp points from uneven wear; loose, lost, or broken teeth; and various infections. Frequent checkups allow us to detect concerns that can be managed to make your horse more comfortable or to head off a more serious issues!
Source: https://thehorse.com/1121019/senior-horse-dental-health-2/
05/15/2024
Bringing your pet in for an annual diagnostic and wellness checkup can help reassure you that your dog or cat is healthy or help us detect hidden diseases or conditions early. Early detection can improve the prognosis of many diseases, keep medical costs down, and help your pet live longer. Many dogs and cats are good at hiding signs that something is wrong, so subtle changes in their health or behavior might be easy to overlook. And, depending on the disease, some pets don’t show any symptoms!
During your pet’s wellness exam, we will perform a physical assessment, checking your dog or cat from nose to tail. We will also make sure your pet receives appropriate vaccinations and preventives. We will perform a diagnostic workup, which may include blood, f***l, and urine tests to check for parasites and underlying diseases. We may also recommend that your pet receive dental care.
Just call the clinic to schedule! 🐴🐶🐱
05/13/2024
Bloodwork is an invaluable diagnostic and preventative tool that we use to assess the overall health of your pet. Blood runs through every important part of your pet's body. It starts with every organ (skin, liver, kidneys, heart, brain, etc.) and goes to the bones and the muscles. If there's anything wrong with your pet's body, blood work is likely to uncover it! And that is why we start with blood work! ❤️
05/12/2024
Happy Mother's Day, BVS Family! We hope you have such an amazing day! 💗
05/11/2024
Pain is not always easy to spot in our Equine friends. Watching for changes in your horse's activity level and behavior are the best indicators of pain. Some signs can be obvious, like vigorous rolling and kicking at the belly indicative of colic, but other signs of pain are more subtle and can include:
➡ Lameness or an abnormal gait
➡ Unusual posture or changes in posture
➡ Shifting weight from one leg to another
➡ Muscle tremors
➡ Abnormal sweating
➡ Lying down more than usual
➡ Mood or temperament changes
➡ Decreased appetite
➡ Abnormal reaction to grooming, saddle, or bit and bridle
➡ Changes in feeding behavior
➡ Grinding teeth and/or excessive drooling
➡ Weight loss
➡ Squinting or closed eyes
➡ Biting or staring at a particular body region
➡ Any evidence of injury
Give us a call if you have any concerns with your horse! 🐴
Source: https://www.oregonvma.org/care-health/equine-and-livestock/health-safety/signs-of-pain-in-horses
05/10/2024
Where are all our German Shepherd Families at?! In honor of National German Shepherd Day, here are 2 fun facts about this loving and loyal breed:
➡ A German Shepherd was the first Service Dog in 1928! His name was Buddy and he helped establish the service dog movement in the U.S.
➡ German Shepherds had a change of name due to the anti-German sentiment following the First World War. The British changed began calling the breed “Alsatian” because they refused to call them by their original name. Alsatian is still used to refer to German Shepherds in many European countries today.
Source: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-german-shepherd/
05/08/2024
Commonly called “bloat,” GDV (gastric dilatation-volvulus) occurs when a dog’s stomach fills with gas or fluid and twists, cutting off blood and oxygen to the stomach. As the swollen stomach pushes against surrounding organs and large blood vessels, blood flow to the heart eventually stops. Without immediate treatment, shock and a painful death occurs within minutes or hours.
Any dog can develop GDV, but large, deep-chested breeds are most affected. These breeds include Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Weimaraners, Irish Setters, Gordon Setters, Goldrn Retriever, Rottweiler, Standard Poodles, Basset Hounds, Doberman Pinschers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs and Old English Sheepdogs.
While GDV’s cause hasn’t been precisely pinpointed, studies do show that bloat increases with age and having a first-degree relative with bloat. Risk factors include eating and drinking rapidly and exercising after eating. The symptoms often include restlessness, pacing, expanded abdomen, painful abdomen, distress, excessive drooling, rapid breathing, and shock.
Thankfully, with Prophylactic Gastropexy surgery, we can surgically attach the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent twisting. If you're interested in learning more about Gastropexy and whether it's right for your pup, give us a call!
Source: https://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/caring-for-your-dog/prophylactic-gastropexy.html
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Well hello, Winter! With all this snow and dropping temps, here are some tips for keeping your pets safe in cold weather: Winter wellness: Cold weather may worsen some medical conditions such as arthritis. Make sure you are doing annual wellness exams to keep your pet healthy! Know the limits: Just like people, pets' cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health! Be aware of your pet's tolerance for cold weather, and adjust accordingly. Make some noise: A warm vehicle engine can be an appealing heat source for outdoor and feral cats, but it can be deadly. Check underneath your car, bang on the hood, and honk the horn before starting the engine! Check the paws: Check your dog's paws frequently for signs of cold-weather injury or damage, such as cracked or bleeding paw pads. Wipe down: During walks, your dog's feet, legs and belly may pick up de-icing products, antifreeze, or other chemicals that could be toxic. Wipe them down when you get home! Collar and chip: Many pets become lost in winter because snow and ice can hide recognizable scents that might normally help your pet find his/her way back home. Make sure your pet is micro-chipped and has a well-fitting collar with up-to-date identification and contact information. Recognize problems: If your pet is whining, shivering, seems anxious, slows down or stops moving, seems weak, or starts looking for warm places to burrow, get them back inside quickly because they are showing signs of hypothermia. Frostbite is harder to detect, and may not be fully recognized until a few days after the damage is done. If you suspect your pet has hypothermia or frostbite, consult your veterinarian immediately. Be prepared: Prepare a disaster/emergency kit, and include your pet in your plans. Have enough food, water and medicine on hand to get through at least 5 days. Feed well: Keep your pet at a healthy weight throughout the winter! Source: https://www.avma.org/
Did you know that your horse needs more water in winter? During summer months, lush pastures contain 60-80% moisture which helps with your horse's daily water intake. But winter feed such as grain and hay contain less than 15% moisture. That's why your horse needs more water in the winter. If your horse doesn’t drink enough water during cold weather they may eat less and be more prone to impaction and colic. Most 1,000-pound adult horses need at least 10 to 12 gallons of water daily. 🐴
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