Southern Hills Animal Clinic

12/17/2023

A huge thank you to Jenny’s Floral for the lovely individual “cups of Christmas Cheer” that was delivered to all the staff at the clinic! We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and appreciate the love! ❤️ 🎄 🌹 ❄️ ⛄️ Merry and Bright! ⭐️

07/04/2023

The clinic will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. Everyone have a happy and safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸🐕🐈😎

07/01/2023

05/28/2023

In observation of Memorial Day, the clinic will be closed on Monday May 29th. Everyone have a safe weekend!

09/29/2022

September 28 is . While the number of confirmed equine cases every year is low, talking about this disease remains important because of the potential for human exposure—which does NOT have to involve a bite from an infected horses, as contact of skin or mucosa with the horse’s saliva could be enough to transmit the disease.

Rabies has many faces but they are all deadly—once a horse shows clinical signs, the animal invariably dies within a few days as there is no treatment.
The good news is that modern vaccines are highly effective and current AAEP recommendations list rabies as one of the “core vaccines” that should be given to all horses annually to maintain immunity (read the full AAEP vaccination guidelines here: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines)

Equine rabies is a real risk for all horses, and a public health concern as well. Be sure to set up a regular vaccination schedule with your veterinarian if you haven’t already done so, and remember that strange behavior on behalf of your equine friend is always a valid reason to check in with your horse doctor!

Read more about rabies on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/rabies-has-many-faces

09/29/2022

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09/29/2022

09/29/2022

"This dogs first night at his new home after being rescued from a shelter." 😄❤

Credit: reddit u/DarkBlueMullet

09/29/2022

09/27/2022

In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona, the AVMF is providing $15,000 in funding to Puerto Rico to help with emergency response, and encouraging its members and the public to join in supporting relief efforts for the beleaguered island.

09/27/2022

09/27/2022

My dear human, I see you crying, because it's time for me to leave.
Please don't cry.
I want to explain some things to you.
You're sad that I'm gone, but I'm glad to have met you.
How many dogs like me d-i-e every day without having met someone special like you?.
I know you are saddened by my departure, but I had to leave now.
I want to ask you not to blame yourself.
I heard you sobbing that you should have done something more for me. Don't say that, you've done a lot for me!
Without you, I would have known nothing of the beauty I carry with me today.
You must know that we animals live intensely in the present. Our lives begin when we know love, the same love you gave me, my wingless angel.
Please don't cry anymore. I leave happy.
I remember the name you gave me, the warmth of your house which at that time became mine. I hear the sound of his voice talking to me, even if I don't always understand what he is saying to me.
I carry in my heart every caress you gave me.
Wash your face and start smiling. There are many like me waiting for someone like you.
Please give them what you gave me, they need it like I needed you. ❤

07/27/2022

PLEASE NOTE:

Southern Hills Animal Clinic will be closed during the week of August 8th – 13th during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The clinic’s voicemail, email and Pet Desk notifications will be checked daily for refilling medications, pet food, appointment requests and general questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we will be open again on Monday, August 15th.

If you have an emergency or for urgent appointments, please contact the Emergency Practice in Rapid City at 605-721-0789.

06/28/2022

We are closed Monday July 4th, 2022 for Independence Day. We will be open again on Tuesday July 5th from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Everyone have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

04/28/2022

12/24/2021

Our Holiday Office Hours:

Christmas Eve Day; Friday Dec. 24th, 8:30 am - 12 pm
Christmas Day; Saturday Dec. 25th, Closed
New Year’s Eve Day; Friday Dec. 31st, 8:30 am - 12 pm
New Year’s Day; Saturday Jan. 1st, Closed

10/29/2021

To All Our Valued Clients,
thank you for all your support and understanding during this difficult time!

09/21/2021

Southern Hills Animal Clinic in Custer, SD, is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team. Experience is preferred however new graduates with certification will also be considered. We are a two doctor small animal practice that is fast paced with an expanding clientele. Qualified candidates must have laboratory and surgical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and compassion for animals. Please submit resume with cover letter to [email protected] or 12478 US Hwy 16 A Custer, SD 57730. For questions, please contact Dr. Sharon Seneczko 605-673-4996.

09/03/2021

The office will be closed Saturday September 4th through Monday September 6th for Labor Day Weekend. For after hours/emergency services please contact the Emergency Practice in Rapid City @ 605-721-0789.
Everyone have a safe and fun weekend with your friends, family and pets! We will see you back on Tuesday September 7th 😀

07/04/2021

It's another hot weekend, with parts of South Dakota surpassing 100 degrees. 🥵 Please keep your animals safe during this heat wave!

If you see an animal tied up or kept outside with no safe access to shade such as a tarp (a dog house traps heat, making it worse) and ample fresh water, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately. Death, heat stroke or brain damage can happen quickly in extreme heat! 😢

Never leave an animal in a parked vehicle or hot pickup bed, limit exercise, and be careful of burnt paws on hot asphalt and pavement. 🚗

Don’t rely on a fan to keep your animals cool – they respond to heat differently than humans (for instance, dogs sweat primarily through their feet) and fans don’t cool them off as effectively as they do people. 🐕

Please share to help educate and encourage others to take action when they see an animal in distress!



U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) graphic

07/04/2021

Everyone have a happy and safe 4th of July!

05/30/2021

In observance of Memorial Day the clinic will be closed Monday, May 31st. Everyone have a safe weekend.

04/06/2021

It was an exhausting few days! Our team worked hard, spent much time on the phone with other groups and zoom meetings with the Senators and Committee Chair explaining our position. We consulted with the American Wild Horse Campaign to be sure we crossed every T and dotted every I and that we were on the same page. We reviewed the wording of SJR3, every word, one sentence at a time and made recommendations for amendments.

We spoke to the senators at great length so they would understand our objections and fears and we truly felt grateful that they took the time to listen to the concerns of the Pine Nut Wild Horse Advocates. We appreciated the representatives who took the time to listen to us and our fact based recommended changes. The bill was based on the BLM system of AML and AML (Appropriate Management Level) was not based on science. Clearly the National Academy of Science stated they could not find any science supporting AML.

In the end, understanding the seriousness of the Nevada resolution (SJR3) being pushed forward by the Committee Chair, Senator Denote, the American Wild Horse Campaign hired a lobbyist to be certain our concerns were heard. Only hours from the final vote the language was included in the resolution "the humane and science-based management of wild free-roaming horse and b***o populations" and "and prioritizing humane fertility control, as recommended by the National Academy of Sciences " This is a amendment. This was a big win.

The now amended SJR3 will push forward to the assembly where we will continue to fight. We still have a resolution moving forward with the state of Nevada clearly telling the federal government that Nevada wants them to make rounding up and stockpiling an additional nearly 40,000 wild horses and b***os off the public lands of Nevada. All polls clearly show that this is not the opinion of the vast majority of Nevadans. We are asking that our legislative body express the opinions of the majority of Nevadans, not special interest.

Clearly we still have work to do. Your emails, connecting to the link at the state legislation, phone calls and opinions really made a difference. The Chair, Senator Fabian Donate, spent a long time with all of us, gathering information before making a decision. This bill had more activity than any other bill in 2021. Senator Hanson would not return our calls. Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen; Rep. Dina Titus supported our efforts. Senators Donate and Scheible spent a considerable amount of time listening to us and learning about our concerns. It is important to remember who works hard to make educated decisions.

04/06/2021

Horses have big eyes—which can lead to big problems. Learn how to recognize common signs of eye injuries and what to do about them in this excerpt from the February 2021 issue of The Horse.

04/06/2021

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A vet offers ways you can slow the progression of navicular disease and reduce your horse’s discomfort.

04/06/2021

On March 17th Dudley, a 18 year old TB Gelding, was rushed to the University of … Jeanne McMahon needs your support for A Boy and His Horse Dudley-save a life

04/06/2021

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