Cotati Large Animal Hospital

02/23/2022

What should you do (or not do) if your horse shows signs of colic? And how do you prevent colic in the first place? Find out from our veterinary experts.

11/03/2021

Happy Hump Day! These two cuties visited Dr. Venable to get their first shots! Philis (Brown) and Milo (Tan) are 5 month old Bactrian camels that stole our hearts.

07/12/2021

Big News! You can officially pay your bill online. Just click the link that says “pay now” on your statement.

06/24/2021

Are all of your animals microchipped?
Fire season is upon us and we want to help make sure all of your animals are prepared!

Next month (July), Cotati Large Animal is offering discount rates on microchips!
*includes all Livestock and Equine*

Call (707) 795-4356 to book your offer today!

06/18/2021

Stay cool and safe everyone!

"HOT" TIPS FOR SAFE SUMMER RIDING

As you prepare for fun in the sun with your favorite equine, make sure you understand how the combination of heat and humidity can take the fun part out the equation — and potentially even turn into a dangerous situation for your horse.

When riding in hot weather, remember to take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and for signs of heat exhaustion, as the situation can quickly escalate into heat stroke. If your horse looks hot and tired, it's time for a drink, a cold bath and a break in the shade.

Consult your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about the signs of heat stroke on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/heat-stroke

04/06/2021

Big news! Cotati Large Animal is going paperless. Over the next couple months, we will be transitioning to a digital invoicing system. Please call (707) 795-4356 or email us ([email protected]) with your preferred email address.

Paper bills will still be provided to those that would prefer them. Please contact us to let us know if you would like to opt for paper bills.

02/22/2021

We hope you enjoy your Monday as much as Moira is! After several weeks fighting pinkeye, she is feeling fabulous!

12/18/2020

These two cuties waited patiently (more or less) while Dr. Harlan floated Mommy's teeth.

12/16/2020

We hope that you are all staying safe and having a lovely holiday season. Cotati Large Animal Hospital's Holiday Hours are below:
Dec. 23: 8 am to 5 pm
Dec. 24: 8 am to Noon
Dec. 25 - 27: Closed
Dec. 28 - 30: 8 am to 5 pm
Dec. 31: 8 am to Noon
Jan. 1-3: Closed
As always, we will be available 24/7 for emergencies. Please call us at (707) 795-4356 and follow the prompts to be put through to our on-call veterinarian.

12/01/2020

The lambs are leaping here at Cotati Large Animal today! (I think we saw Dr. Roche leap a bit, too!)

10/26/2020

Dr. Venable had a new colleague riding shotgun with her today! 🐐

09/28/2020

Hope that everyone is staying safe out there today!
The Santa Rosa Fairgrounds have been closed.
Evacuated horses should go to the Sonoma County Horse Park off of Lakeville Highway in Petaluma.
If you have livestock, we recommend evacuating early to ensure that you have enough time. Evacuated livestock should go to the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds.
If you need help moving your animals, contact Sonoma CART at (707) 861-0699.

09/02/2020

A few little piggies came by this afternoon for some cuddles and medicine from Dr. Roche.

08/22/2020

PLEASE SHARE! Want to help our cause?? We have almost 500 animals and more coming in at our Large Animal Sheltering site and we could use your help with donating specific items. Please Private Message us or call 707-861-0699 to help!

Another option: check out our Amazon wish list - find something there, and if you want to get it to us quicker than through shipping, send us a private message so we know to take it off the list. Tinyurl.com/CARTwish

08/15/2020

Hi All! Power is out at the clinic right now so unfortunately our phone service is not working. If you have an emergency, please send us a private message with your name, phone number, and a brief description of the emergency. We will be monitoring our messages closely. So sorry for the inconvenience!!

07/20/2020

Look at those piglets go! Dr. Bui got the pleasure of delivering these little cuties.

07/03/2020

These two Nigerian dwarfs got some cuddles from Dr. Roche and our visiting student after being disbudded this morning. 🐐💚

06/28/2020

You may have noticed a couple new faces around the clinic over the last month. We are pleased to introduce Dr. Emelie Roche (right) and Dr. Jordan Bui (left). We look forward to them becoming a part of the Cotati family.

06/26/2020

This little guy was feeling under the weather. So he came by today to visit Dr. Dotti for some hugs.

06/19/2020

03/18/2020

We are remaining open during the Stay In Place order for COVID-19. Our business hours remain the same and we are able to do regular and emergency appointments. Please call if you have any questions regarding your animals at 707-795-4356. Be safe and wash your hands regularly.

10/30/2019

We have power and phones working again at the office. If you need to get ahold of us call 707-795-4356. Thank you for your patience

10/30/2019

Thank you for all your help!

10/24/2019

If you are affected this morning

10/07/2019

Thank you to the Sonoma County 4-H for the amazing presentation. We love being a part of the community and educating children about agriculture.

10/01/2019

DO YOU HAVE A FIRE-PREVENTION STRATEGY FOR YOU BARN? 🔥

Barn fires are the number one local emergency expected to affect agricultural facilities, and they kill more horses than any other type of disaster. Before your mind jumps to unpreventable wildfires, however, you should know that experts in fire and arson investigations estimate that 80 – 85% of horse barn fires are caused by accidents, human error (e.g., open flame from smoking ci******es, welding next to combustible materials), or electrical malfunctions.

Strategies and equipment to mitigate the effects of barn fires are available and constantly being improved, but they are underutilized within the industry. If you are guilty of overlooking fire prevention for your barn, don’t wait for that gut wrenching whiff of smoke and fear -- consult your local fire department and your veterinarian today on the best ways to design a prevention plan, respond to a fire and remove horses from the barn.

If you are building a new barn, make sure your barn builder knows about National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 150, "Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities Code." While no barn can truly be fire proof, build your barn out of the most non-combustible materials affordable to give your facility a better fighting chance.
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07/12/2019

06/28/2019

It’s always a good practice to wash your hands after working with any livestock or poultry

Recent studies by public health officials are revealing the recent widespread salmonella outbreak – which has sickened at least 279 people so far – can be traced back to pet poultry.

05/07/2019

Be sure to come in and take advantage of this limited time offer. We also have other mail in rebates on Ulcergard and Gastrogard. Just ask the receptionist for one at the time of purchase.

02/27/2019

https://thehorse.com/features/dealing-with-equine-colic/

Some great tips to help your horse have a good outrcome

What should you do (or not do) if your horse shows signs of colic? And how do you prevent colic in the first place? Find out from our veterinary experts.