Midstate Veterinary Services

07/10/2024

Due to maintenance being done on the building this Saturday 7/13, the office will be closed. We will reopen Monday morning at 7:30.

07/09/2024

Simple, modern video meetings for everyone on the world's most popular and trusted collaboration platform.

07/03/2024

We will be closed tomorrow for the 4th of July. We hope everyone has a safe holiday. We will reopen friday morning at 7:30.

06/20/2024

A good Samaritan brought a stray cat into the clinic yesterday to check for a microchip she did not have one. She did have a collar on and is very friendly. She also seems to have a congenital defect in both of her front legs. She was found in the town of homer and will be held for a seven day stray period and then adopted out if no ones claims her.

06/17/2024

Please see the below message from Dr Sun.

Dear Valued Clients,

It is with a truly heavy heart that I want to share with you that this week I was diagnosed with what they call “triple negative breast cancer”. I have been a caregiver my whole life so after my initial shock ebbed enough for me to think, my gut reaction was then to worry about how this will affect all of my family, staff, clients and patients. After some stern talking-tos from several people, I realize that right now, none of that is my worry and I have to just take care of myself and its ok to accept help.

I know that the amazing doctors and staff at Midstate will do everything in their power to care for as many of you as possible, but decreased availability of appointments will be inevitable.

For anyone who wants to help me on this journey I ask that you pledge to be patient and understanding with the staff even if you are frustrated or asked to seek care elsewhere. None of this is their fault and they are doing everything they can to hold this ship together for me. I promise to be around when I can, but this is going to be a long, hard journey and right now it is still very uncertain what kind of schedule I will be able to manage.

I feel truly privileged to have such an amazing community of people to help me on my journey and know many of you will be rooting for me.

Ever grateful for all of your support,
Jennifer Sun DVM

06/07/2024

Midstate participated in the Pet Fair 2024 at the Cortland County Fairgrounds. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say Hi to us. Please enjoy the photos.

05/20/2024

The clinic will be closed this Saturday 5/25 and Monday 5/27 for Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday 5/28 at 7:30.

04/16/2024

"Save this link for 2024 Fair Requirements"

In addition to the Great New York State Fair, New York is home to more than 50 county and youth fairs that operate from July through the middle of September, with the Long Island Fair closing out the season. Local fairs provide visitors with family-friendly fun, great music, and delicious food. They...

04/05/2024

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/04/cornell-scientists-identify-bird-flu-infecting-dairy-cows

Cornell virology experts are sequencing the bird flu virus that struck cows in the Texas panhandle last week, after work at Cornell and two other veterinary diagnostic laboratories found the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in cattle samples, a first for this species.

03/26/2024

The outbreak affecting cattle in Texas has been confirmed to be a highly pathogenic avian influenza. It has not yet been identified in New York, but please be on the lookout and notify us immediately if you are concerned you cow may be infected. See the following article for more information.

USDA says genetic sequencing revealed the mystery illness impacting Texas dairies is the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) that's been in the U.S. The virus is carried by wild waterfowl.

03/20/2024

This is a webinar that is that is happening tonight for horse owners.

03/13/2024

This article shows why it is so important to have the equine infectious anemia (coggins) test done on your horses.
https://practicalhorsemanmag.com/health/connecticut-horse-positive-for-eia/?fbclid=IwAR28AJKDsLHYEqpAqhJK5KAfjLVtMkrL_JTDxWB_jHDApuudz1w_BVkeGq8

A Quarter Horse gelding in Windham County, Connecticut, is positive for EIA, and five horses are exposed.

03/11/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/EdNA4i3VBh7jRvFb/?mibextid=oFDknk

Research shows that when left to their own appetites and eating decisions, preweaned dairy calves will consume up to 15 L of milk or milk replacer per day, and at as early as 2 weeks of age. At the same time, they can consume more than 5 L in a single meal. In this extensive literature analysis, researchers offered more suggestions for helping calves meet their nutritional needs and thrive. https://loom.ly/gCbYiaY

03/01/2024

Dr Laura visited her son's preschool class to talk about being a veterinarian! She also performed some life extending surgeries on some beloved furry friends!

02/26/2024

“There is no better way to shake off the winter blues than some chiropractic care! Chiropractic is called Spinal Manipulative Therapy for our furry friends and a fantastic way to get the body in its best working order. Let’s shake off the winter stiffness and get things moving! Call us today to schedule an appointment. Dr. Ronja can’t wait to see you!”

02/12/2024

Midstate Veterinary Services would like to honor Benjamin F. Truner DVM, a founder of this practice who passed away on Feb 9, 2024. He built a legacy based on forming deep connections with his clients and patients, as many of you have experienced, combined with a real-world practicality and passion for veterinary medicine. We thank him for building the foundations upon which we continue to provide veterinary services to this community and hope to uphold that legacy which he leaves behind.

View Dr. Benjamin F. Turner's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

02/02/2024

Congratulations to all the winners. Especially two of our local clients, Fessenden Dairy and Lightland Farms, for nationally recognized excellence in milk quality.

01/19/2024

We are having issues with our email system at the clinic. If you have sent us an email and haven't heard back please call the office because we may not have received it. We are also having a lot of emails returned to us as undeliverable. It has been taking more than 12 hours for us to get the notification that it wasn't sent. We are working on the issue and hope to have it completely resolved soon.

01/12/2024

There have recently been a lot of online rumors circulating in regards to the safety of Purina dog foods. As far as we know, there are no reported safety concerns or recalls and there is no reason for panic. Purina did issue a statement here: https://newscenter.purina.com/Purina-Response-to-Online-Rumors and if you are looking for all of the current veterinary related recalls they can be found here: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/recalls-withdrawals

Recalls of animal and veterinary products.

12/22/2023

Holiday hours reminder..

We will be closed 12/23 and 12/25 for Christmas. We will reopen on the 26th at 7:30.

We will be closed 12/30 and 1/1/24 for New Years. We will reopen on 1/2/24.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

12/20/2023

On Saturday December 23rd and Monday December 25th the clinic will be closed for Christmas. It will reopen on the 26th at 7:30. We hope you all have a safe and very Merry Christmas.

11/29/2023

🎄ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6TH, THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSING AT 5:00 P.M. FOR OUR STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY.
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

Thank you!🎅

11/22/2023

We know there has been a lot of concern about this new mystery canine respiratory disease. Unfortunately there is not a lot of information that we know other than it is not any of our usual suspects. For anyone who wants an update on it, here is what we know so far:

The Cornell Animal Health Diagnostics Center is available for consultation about suspected cases and can support specimen collection and transfer. Learn more about the tests performed. Latest Information on mystery canine respiratory illness 11.21.23 What is this illness? A highly contagious upper r...

11/21/2023

The clinic will be closed on Thursday 11/23. We will reopen Friday at 7:30. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

11/17/2023

There are several pinkeye vaccines on the market but currently there are no commercial vaccines that cover all 3 bacterial causes of pinkeye. Recently, our veterinarians here at Midstate have been working with a company to make a vaccine from pinkeye samples we have taken locally. This vaccine will have strains of all 3 types of bacteria. It will be available in the new year to our clients!

11/07/2023

Is Max working hard? Or hardly working?

10/30/2023

Dr Laura and her boys Casey and Colby at Hanehan Family Dairy in Mt Upton for their Trunk-or-Treat event over the weekend.

10/30/2023

10/20/2023

Happy Vet Tech week!

09/12/2023

"You want me to spell what? Vet..veteri..veterinarian? My toes can not type that without typos."
Dr Rachel has the best work "Buddy"