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15 years and so many adventures. These two love birds will be celebrating their 15 year wedding anniversary starting this Friday. Dr Anderson will be out of the state from July 19th - 29th. Our amazing technician Bre will be in office to take care of all of our wonderful clients and Dr. Anderson looks forward to seeing all of you when she returns on July 30th.
Dr. Kate is participating in a wonderful program this year that is being offered through the American Association of Bovine Practioners. The program offers monthly meetings and an intense in-person training for practice management and ownership that will help her build a successful practice that can provide services to our clients and their animals for years to come. She finished the in-person training this week and is looking forward to bringing the ideas and inovation she gained by collaborating with colleagues, to best serve our community.
The last in-person AABP practice management workshop for the 2023 grant is currently being conducted this weekend at the AABP headquarters in Ashland, Ohio – the “Gouda” group is pictured here. The final workshop for the 2020 grant (3-year workshop) will be held in Ashland next weekend.
The grants, funded by the USDA-NIFA and workshops administered by AABP, have funded over 600 veterinarians on practice financial and human resources management since 2017. Three more groups will start in 2025; applications for these grants will open in the fall. Watch the AABP newsletters and page for announcements on how to participate!
Don't forget to pamper mom this weekend!
Mother’s Day is on Sunday! There are so many ways to say “thank you” and celebrate moms for all that they do, but the most common, go-to gift is a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. Here are a few of our favorite flowers that are pet-safe too!
The ticks have been spotted! With an up to date exam, we carry Bravecto here for your pups. 1 chewable is good for 3 months!
Dr. Anderson will be out of the clinic this week, enjoying time with her family in Florida. Our wonderful technician Bre can get you scheduled for when Dr. Anderson will be back. Bre can also help you with deciding whether something can wait or should be seen sooner. If you have questions or concerns about your pet, don't hesitate to send a message via Facebook messenger or call and leave a message at (605) 365-5837. Dr. Kate looks forward to serving you and your animals when she returns
Hitting the road with your horse, either for pleasure or for business/competition?
Most horse owners know that a negative Coggins test is a must-have for crossing state lines or entering competitions (or even boarding at someone's barn). But let’s not forget that even homebodies need it!
A "Coggins" is a blood test that checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), a serious blood-borne disease. EIA is transmitted by biting flies, particularly horseflies, so your horse is at risk even it never leaves the property or lives in a closed herd.
The clinical signs of the disease can vary dramatically, from an acute infection to an inapparent form that presents mild to no symptoms. No treatment or vaccine exist for EIA at the moment, and infected horses become lifelong carriers. Therefore, to ensure that large outbreaks of the disease don’t take place, horses that test positive for EIA must be quarantined and isolated for the rest of their life or humanely euthanized.
Get your horse tested annually, regardless of travel plans. To learn more about EIA, consult your veterinarian or visit our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-infectious-anemia
These foods are safe to share with our furry friends. Veggies can often be a good snack to help them feel full when we're decreasing their kibble intake to help lose that winter weight we all put on over the last few months 🙂 Fresh or frozen veggies are great to use.
They’re not wrong…
Good morning 😅
Cats have scent glands in their paws. Every time they scratch they leave some of that scent where they scratch. This is often why kitties will scratch the couch or other furniture, as they want to add their scent to areas where our scent is. Our indoor kitties just want to be part of the family and one of the ways they do this is by sharing their scent in high traffic areas. Scratching also has many other important benefits for their health, which you can learn about below.
There are many ways to prevent scratching furniture, which include regular nail trims, nail caps, and teaching your cat to use scratching posts/pads in your living areas. Declawing is not recommended, as it can cause them a lifetime of pain, make them be predisposed to arthritis earlier in life, and can make them more likely to bite when stressed.
Scratching is a cat’s way of communicating and keeping their nails well-groomed. It’s important to have an acceptable place (or places) for your cats to scratch. Learn more about scratching behavior at https://bit.ly/38lHe2O.
Easter and Mother's Day are two of the most dangerous holidays for cats for one reason: lily poisoning. 💐
As a part of our No Lilies for Kitties educational campaign, we're kicking off the series by sharing which species of lilies are toxic to cats. True lilies (Lilium species) and daylilies (Hemerocallis species) are extremely toxic to cats and can potentially cause severe kidney failure. Check out the graphic below for examples, and visit the link below to learn more:
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/veterinarians/free-resources-clinic-clients/no-lilies-for-kitties/
Did you know that an injection could result in adverse effects? Maybe it's only mild swelling at the injection site. Or, it could be lethargy and a slight fever for one to two days. In some animals, it can be as severe as an immediate outbreak of hives or life-threatening anaphylaxis. If your veterinarian is administering the vaccine, they'll know what to do to counteract a reaction—and have the medicine to do it.
Contact your Veterinarian to develop a customized vaccine program for your horse based on its environmental exposure and other factors.
Photo by Valentin Salja on Unsplash
Learn the difference between ration balancer feeds and supplements and how they benefit horses when pastures are scarce.
Is your horse’s nighttime vision better than your daytime vision?
When comparing equine vision to human vision, the horse has a smaller visible spectrum (see image) which means they see a smaller range of colors than we do. However, horses have a structure in the back of their eye—called the tapetum lucidum—that humans do not have. This enhances vision in low light conditions and allows a horse to see better in the dark than a human does. However, reflections from the tapetum lucidum can also blur images and lead to poor depth perception at night.
Dilation of the pupil allows all species to see better in the dark. This process takes longer in a horse (45 minutes) than it does in humans (25 minutes). So when a horse is asked to do something in a dark environment, it’s important to allow their vision proper time to fully accommodate.
Overall, the nighttime vision of a horse is better than the nighttime vision of a human. However, the horse’s nighttime vision is NOT better than the daytime vision of a human. Anytime you are asking your horse to function in a dim light situation, give them time to adjust. And if they are fearful, be patient and try to understand how things look from their perspective!
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee
In a secured carrier is the safest place for your kitty to be when coming to see us. It keeps them safe, especially in the event of a car crash, and allows you to keep your focus on the road while driving. It can also help prevent those smart kitties from rolling down automatic windows or locking you out of your vehicle, should you need to step out of the vehicle for a second.
Here is some great information to help make travel in a carrier less stressful.
Today is National Pet Travel Safety Day. If your cat is fearful of traveling in a cat carrier, consider making the carrier a regular part of your home environment by keeping it out. Include familiar, soft bedding inside the carrier with your scent to make your cat feel more secure. For more travel tips, visit https://bit.ly/3TFG2gp.
Poinsettias are NOT the deadly flowers that popular legend has made them out to be.
This red beauty always makes a strong showing around the holidays. The sap of poinsettias can be irritating to the stomach leading to drooling 🤤, vomiting 🤮 and diarrhea 💩. Keeping this plant out of the reach of your pet to avoid stomach upset is still a good idea, but you need not banish the poinsettia from your home for fear of a fatal exposure.
We would like to send out a heartfelt Thank You to everyone that has supported us this year! We appreciate each and every one of you!
To allow our staff to spend quality time with their families over the holidays, Wild Acres Veterinary will be closed from December 21st through New Year's Day. We look forward to serving you in the new year!
Here is our recommended vaccination schedule for cats and kittens!
Parvovirus can still affect our puppies in the winter time! Here is some information about our recommended vaccination schedule for dogs and puppies!
We have signs! Dr. Kate and family traveled to Minnesota this week to pick up our signs. We are so happy with how beautifully they turned out! Keep an eye out for them as they go up over the next week!
The leaves and the winds are changing as settles in for most of us! 🍂🍁🎃 Keep your pets safe this season and check out some of the things to be looking out for this ! Share and save for later 😸
Zera would like everyone to know that you can now request appointments online right from our page!
We have just added online booking with facebook!
If your pet is afraid of this storm, they may be afraid of the upcoming fireworks! July 4th is on its way!
Now is the time to call your veterinarian to set up an appointment for an exam! An exam is required in order to prescribe medications.
Don't wait until the last minute!
(605) 218-1026 - (605) 365-5837
Thank you everyone for your continued support while we have been building up our practice! Here is an updated list of services we can currently provide, along with things that are coming soon.
Current services for small animals:
- Immunizations/Microchips/Preventative Care
- Vomiting/Diarrhea Cases
- Send Out and In House Diagnostics
- Sedation Procedures (Porcupine Quills/Wound Repair)
- Pain Management
- Ultrasounds
- Parvovirus Cases
- Mild to Moderate Injuries
- Mild to Moderate Illnesses
- General Anesthesia/Neutering/Surgical Procedures
*Pets must be vaccinated by a veterinary professional prior to neutering. Please call to schedule an appointment for vaccinations and an estimate, or vaccination records can be emailed to [email protected].
Current services for large animals:
- Bangs Vaccinations
- Coggins Testing/Health Papers
- Prolapses
- Dystocia/Calving/OB
- C-Sections (if facilities are available on farm)
- TB Testing
- Necropsy/Diagnostics
- Cattle/Small Ruminant Herd Consultations
- Ultrasound
- Castration/Dehorning
- Casting/Bandaging/Wound Repair
Coming Soon for small animals:
- Dentistry Procedures
Coming Soon for large animals:
- Horse Castrations
- Semen Testing (on farm)
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call (605) 365-5837 or feel free to message us here!
Remember, your dog does not need to have been kenneled to catch kennel cough!
How Dogs Contract Kennel Cough 🐶❗
Kennel cough is a form of bronchitis and is similar to chest cold in humans. The universal symptom of this infection is a persistent, hard, honking cough. It is highly contagious and dog-to-dog exposure can occur when an infected dog coughs or sneezes and a healthy dog inhales the aerosolized respiratory secretions.
Learn natural remedies for kennel cough and how to reduce your pet’s risk when you read today’s free article on our new website: https://bit.ly/42G0E9J
Dr. Kate's dogs LOVE a carrot as a treat! Here's some healthy treat options for dogs!
The Importance of Veggies in Your Pet’s Diet 🥦🥬🥕🫑
Vegetables make up only a small percentage of your pet’s nutritionally optimal, species-specific diet, but they provide crucial roughage, and are important sources of prebiotic fibers, antioxidants, polyphenols and bioactive substances not found in other foods. Microbiome research also points to pets needing more roughage than many are getting. 🌟
Here are some healthy, gut-loving veggies you can safely feed your 🐶 or 🐱. ⬇️
For tips on offering veggies to your pet, read today's free article on our website: https://bit.ly/44P3SJG
We have had many reports of ticks being out in full force already! Stop in to the clinic to speak with one of our technicians or veterinarians to see what product will provide the best coverage for your furry pet.
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Dupree, SD
57623
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