Angel Ridge Veterinary Service

08/21/2024

Lost dog southwest of Crescent. He had a brown Carhartt collar on. If you happen to see him or pick him up, please let us know.

05/06/2024

03/05/2024

Need a horse gelded?

Join us for the 2024 Spring Equine Castration Clinic, taking place on March 26 and 28 from noon to 5 p.m. This clinic allows our third-year students to gain practical, supervised experience alongside our board-certified equine veterinarians. Secure your spot by signing up below:

March 26 ➡️ https://okla.st/42Ypzqe
March 28 ➡️ https://okla.st/3SWpSNN

12/22/2023

Beautiful leather collars.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/11/2023

Happy Veterans Day! We would like to thank all the military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

10/10/2023

The 2023 Fall Equine Castration Clinic will be held Thursday, Oct. 19 at noon and Friday, Oct. 20 at noon. This is a great opportunity for our third-year students to get hands-on experience under the supervision of our board certified equine veterinarians. Sign up below!
Oct. 19 ➡️ okla.st/4620U4W
Oct. 20 ➡️ okla.st/462bmcK

10/05/2023

We have had our 5th case of confirmed EIA in Oklahoma this year, we normally we average one!

09/26/2023

The 2023 Fall Equine Castration Clinic will be held Thursday, Oct. 19 at noon and Friday, Oct. 20 at noon. Spots are limited, so register today to attend!
Oct. 19 ➡️ okla.st/4620U4W
Oct. 20 ➡️ okla.st/462bmcK

09/14/2023

Get you hay for winter now!

08/04/2023

Job Opening - Looking for a veterinary assistant / receptionist / kennel technician. Stop by the office for an application and job description. M-F 8-5, Sat. 8-12

06/21/2023

Independence Day is fast approaching. This is good info for firework anxiety also. If your dog needs more help we have several medications available. Get them soon before July 1st and the fireworks begin!

Is your dog scared of thunder and storms? Learn why your dog is frightened and how you can help soothe your dog's thunderstorm anxiety.

05/01/2023

Sorry our phones are down. Pioneer knows and is working to restore service.

04/09/2023

Happy Easter!

04/06/2023

Due to the recent outbreak of Canine Influenza in OKC causing the closure of several animal shelters and boarding facilities we will be requiring the Canine Influenza vaccine on all our boarding dogs.

If you take your dog to any day care, boarding, parks, or grooming we highly recommend they be vaccinated.

If you have questions please call our office at 405-969-2521

02/08/2023

The 2023 Spring Equine Castration Clinic will be held Thursday, March 2 at 12 p.m. and Friday, March 3 at 12 p.m. Spots are limited, so register today to attend!
March 2 ➡️ okla.st/3lmpevW
March 3 ➡️ okla.st/3lqvrXu

01/13/2023

From the AAEP - DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is—the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• Alert your veterinarian immediately.
• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings.
• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself—but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe.
• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information and be sure to ask them how they can be reached if your horse colics after hours!

12/24/2022

Have a safe and very Merry Christmas!

12/20/2022

❄️ Keep these helpful tips in mind when managing horses during this week's cold snap. ❄️

⏰ Maintain your normal schedule if possible. Research from Virginia found that an increase in colic episodes following adverse weather was a result of sudden changes in management and not the weather itself.

⚡️ Energy needs for a horse at maintenance increase about 1% for each degree below 18°F. For example, if the temperature is -18°F, a 1,000 pound idle, adult horse would need approximately 4 additional pounds of forage (e.g., hay) daily. It is best to provide the extra energy as forage since heat is produced from the microbial fermentation of forage.

🏡 Horses must have access to shelter from wind and moisture. A horse’s hair coat acts as insulation by trapping air, but when wet, the insulating value is loss.

💧 Water should be kept between 45 to 65°F to maximize consumption. Most adult horses require a minimum of 10 to 12 gallons of water each day. Horses should always have access to fresh, clean water. Check water sources often to ensure they have not froze.

🧤 Take care of yourself! Protect yourself from the cold by wearing multiple layers of coats and pants. Ensure the outer layer is wind and waterproof. Additionally, wear insulated, waterproof boots; warm gloves; a winter hat; and a scarf or neck gaiter to cover your face.

For more information on winter care, visit https://extension.umn.edu/horse-care-and-management/caring-your-horse-winter

12/15/2022

ATTENTION HORSE OWNERS!!

Update ** The FDA is cautioning horse owners not to feed Top of the Rockies alfalfa cubes with the date codes 111222, 111322, 111422, 111522, and 111622.

If you are currently feeding alfalfa cubes to your horse(s), please look on the bag to see where they are produced. If in Colorado, please stop feeding them for now. There have been a number of suspected cases of botulism in several different states that at this point are connected by the same feed source…alfalfa cubes produced in Colorado.

The baling process sometimes catches small animals such as mice and rats that then get processed into the hay or cube. Their decaying carcass contains the bacteria that causes botulism when consumed by the horse.

For more information on botulism and its symptoms, please go to

https://largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu/botulism-mammals/

If you think your horse is showing any symptoms, please call your Veterinarian immediately.

What is botulism? Botulism is a disease caused by ingestion of botulinum toxin, one of the most potent toxins known. It can affect all mammals, however horses are one of the most susceptible species. Botulism can affect both adult horses and foals (called “shaker foal syndrome”). What are the cl...

11/23/2022

We are thankful for our wonderful patients and ther owners!! Have a safe Thanksgiving and weekend.