Howard County Veterinary Service, P.C.

08/29/2024

We will be closed this coming Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will have normal office hours this coming Friday (8 AM to 5 PM) and Saturday (8 AM to 12 PM). Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!

08/29/2024

Today's Patients of the Day are...*drumroll*...Pixie and Murphy Korte! Aren't they the cutest?! As you can see, Pixie was saving a little of her cheese treat for later 😄. They have been visiting us for their puppy immunizations and parasite prevention. Their owners get an A+! Want to get your puppies started on the right track? Give us a call for a new puppy wellness visit!

08/21/2024

Some of our student kennel assistants have graduated, so we are looking for 1 or 2 additional part-time kennel assistants. This is a great position for students who love animals and are wanting to work a few hours after school during the weekday and some weekend kennel duty. Follow the link below to apply!

https://www.indeed.com/job/kennelveterinary-assistant-021515657ac4b588?_gl=1%2A1utrl1k%2A_gcl_au%2AMTQ4MTI4NzY2OS4xNzIzNjYxMzQ3%2A_ga%2AMTU1NDA2OTA3OS4xNzIzNjYxMzQ3%2A_ga_5KTMMETCF4%2AMTcyMzgyMTYzMi40LjEuMTcyMzgyMjQ0Mi42MC4wLjA&fbclid=IwY2xjawEy6K9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHa0EhlTtmAiBb0Kp3y2ifIdxl0BsTS3TMJB4RWKdBeEtOL5__fvPYda60A_aem_Pm5fe-oQaFoNzxQRJZi0wA

Howard County Veterinary Service, P.C.

08/03/2024

We've had some real barn-burners recently! Visit the page below on our website for tips on how to prevent heat stroke, dehydration, and sunburn in your dog.

Howard County Veterinary Service explains how to prevent heat stroke in your pets

08/01/2024

We are seeing a surge of parvovirus, so here is an informative video Dr. Stroupe made a couple of years ago. Learn more about the virus and how to protect your dog from it!

07/16/2024

A few people have asked about pricing for the Fayette Rabies Clinic, so here is a flyer with all of the pricing listed. The rabies clinic will be held TOMORROW (Wednesday, July 17th) at the Upper Shelter House in the Fayette City Park. Keep in mind that examinations and health assessments are not performed at rabies clinics. We hope to see many of you there, and have a great day!

07/09/2024

Here is a reminder for the Fayette Rabies Clinic NEXT WEEK! Also, as the flyer shows, the location has been changed to the upper shelter house of the Fayette City Park (NOT City Hall like usual). Thank you, and we hope to see many of you there!

We are a full-service mixed animal veterinary practice serving Howard County since 1962. We offer an array of surgical, medical, and preventative medicine for companion animals and livestock.

07/03/2024

We will be closed TOMORROW (Thursday, July 4th) for Independence Day! We will return to normal office hours on Friday, July 5th at 8 AM. Have a happy and safe holiday!

07/01/2024

Noise phobias are quite common in dogs and cats, and July 4th can be a scary day for our furry friends. Give us a call so we can give you all the help and tools you need to have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

06/28/2024

Today's Patient of the Day is...*drumroll*... Wiggles and Pua Skaggs! Aren't they adorable?! They visited us for their puppy wellness exam, vaccinations, and parasite prevention. Their owners get an A+! Happy Friday! Call today for an appointment for your new puppies!

06/14/2024

The date for the Fayette Rabies Clinic has been set! See below for information and pricing. Rabies Clinics are a lower cost option compared to care at our office, but examinations, health assessments, and heartworm testing are not performed at rabies clinics. The goal is to keep pets and owners in our community safe by keeping animals in our area up-to-date on immunizations. We hope to see many of you there!

06/14/2024

Be advised that we have also diagnosed patients with dilated cardiomyopathy as a result of "BEG" diets (boutique, exotic, grain-free). Many of these companies are great at marketing but do not perform feeding trials, safety trials, or do not have their diets formulated by veterinary nutritionists. The result of their lack of a scientific process can be disastrous because unlike humans, dogs mostly eat the same food every day. It is very important that their diets be completely balanced nutritionally. Please consult your veterinarian before putting your dog in a grain free diet.

Yesterday we had two wonderful Golden Retrievers, ages 6 and 2, come in for elective surgical procedures. Both dogs had a history of eating a well-known and popular grain free diet for several years. In one dog, an arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) was detected so an x-ray of his chest was taken. His heart was enlarged, so an echocardiogram was scheduled for that afternoon. An x-ray was also taken of the other dog's chest as a precaution, and his heart was also enlarged. He was able to get an echocardiogram same day, as well.

The reports on both dogs just came back, and both of these gorgeous, otherwise perfectly healthy dogs have Dilated Cardiomyopathy. The cardiologist suspects that in both cases it is related to their diet. Thankfully, this condition was caught early, and when fed a traditional diet, their condition should hopefully reverse. Their cases are being reported to the FDA, along with the thousands of others from across the country.

There is no evidence to support feeding grain-free. Most pet allergies are related to environment (pollens, etc) or protein sources. Grain allergies account for a tiny fraction of all food allergies in dogs. Unfortunately, many dogs are becoming very ill or even dying from eating so-called "BEG" diets (boutique, exotic, grain-free), and the terrible thing is nutritionally mediated dilated cardiomyopathy is 100% preventable. There have been zero reported cases of NMDCM in dogs eating foods that meet WSAVA guidelines, currently made by Purina, Hill's, Iams/Eukanuba, or Royal Canin. We strongly suggest if you are feeding a "BEG" diet that you change your dog over to one of the brands listed above. If you have any questions specifically related to your pet, please call us.

We are so hopeful we caught this disease in time for our two beautiful patients to reverse their disease. Their very caring and dedicated owners have already changed their diet to one that meets WSAVA criteria. The articles below will help explain this disease, WSAVA guidelines, and why grain-free was more marketing than science.

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/11/dcm-update/

https://www.wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-and-Emma-editorial/Selecting-the-Best-Food-for-your-Pet.pdf

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/06/grain-free-diets-big-on-marketing-small-on-truth/

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/dogs-fed-some-popular-diets-could-be-risk-heart-disease/

06/12/2024

We had a successful evening of health checks for livestock attending the Howard County Fair. We are happy to support our 4-H and FFA youth, and we wish all participants a wonderful fair and show season. We look forward to seeing many of you at the Howard County Fair June 18th-23rd. You won't want to miss it!

06/07/2024

Today's Patient of the Day is...*drumroll*... Milo Perkins! What a handsome boy! Milo visited us for his puppy wellness exam, vaccinations, and parasite prevention. His owners get an A+! Happy Friday! Call today for an appointment!

05/24/2024

We will be open today until 5 PM and have normal office hours tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 AM to 12 PM. Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!

05/22/2024

We would like to congratulate the Fayette High School Class of 2024 on their graduation this past weekend. We would like to give a special shout-out to our own, Laney and Jaycie, on their recent graduation! Jaycie will be staying local (and continuing to work with us!), and Laney will be attending Columbia College and pursuing a degree is Speech Pathology. Congratulations, Laney and Jaycie!

05/14/2024

Congratulations to our own, Aeris Barton, for graduating this weekend with a BSN! Aeris will be a NICU nurse at a local hospital. Aeris has worked for us since she was 15 years old. We have enjoyed watching her grow into the young woman she is today!

05/09/2024

Is anyone missing this sweet dog? She showed up at a house on County Road 105 yesterday evening. Call our office at 660.248.3382 if she is yours.

05/03/2024

There's been a lot of buzz in the media recently about the higher cost of veterinary care. In this video, Dr. Stroupe breaks down one of the major contributors to that higher cost.

05/02/2024

Bug season is here! Great tips from the AAEP.

BUG SEASON IS HERE!

Besides being very irritating, it's important to remember that some of these insects can spread infection and disease to your horse (and, in some cases, to you as well). Therefore, a smart strategy is to control the problem before it gets out of hand and minimize populations from the beginning.

The attached infographic contains some suggestions to get you started. Please keep in mind that there are many variations of these suggested programs that will still meet the same goals and follow the same principles.

As always, reach out to your veterinarian for recommendations suitable for your horse’s specific situation!

05/01/2024

Happy Wednesday 😜 How many of you have rescued a stray cat? Share photos in the comments!

04/27/2024

Today's Patient of the Day is....*drumroll*...Gizmo Anderson! What a cutie! Gizmo visited us today for a wellness exam, parasite prevention, and puppy immunizations. We do have Saturday appointments for your convenience, but Saturdays book up quickly so call to make your appointment today!

04/24/2024

Congratulations to our own, Laney Thieme, for being crowned prom queen this past weekend!

Crowned 2024 Fayette High School Prom royalty Saturday night were Queen Laney Thieme and King Tristan Swanson.

04/23/2024

It's tick season! Dr. Stroupe discusses a newer tick-borne illness in this area that is responsible for multiple cat deaths each year.

04/16/2024

Today is the day! Hopefully the weather will clear up, but we will be at the Fairgrounds at 5:30. Hope to see you there!

Here is a friendly reminder that our Coggins and Vaccine Clinic is NEXT Tuesday! Hope to see many of you there. Like and share to get the word out!

04/15/2024

Curious about the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in livestock? This USDA page gives updates, information, and even a frequently asked question page. The important thing to know is at this time, our milk and our beef supply are safe. The USDA does not anticipate any issues with the safety of our food supply or danger to consumers. As always, it is important to cook your beef to a safe internal temperature and consume pasteurized dairy products. These processes kill bacteria and viruses in our food, including Avian Influenza.

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04/10/2024

Today's Patient of the Day is...*drumroll*... Ember Winegard! Ember visited us last week for a spay, microchip, and final round of puppy vaccinations. Ember's owners get an A+!

04/05/2024

Here is a friendly reminder that our Coggins and Vaccine Clinic is NEXT Tuesday! Hope to see many of you there. Like and share to get the word out!

03/29/2024

We are excited to announce an upcoming episode of The Vet'Ed PodCast featuring our own, Dr. Stroupe! Stay tuned for the podcast release next week!

"Wrapping up Women's Month with a bang! 🌟 Join us as we sit down with the incredible Dr. Jessica Stroupe from Howard County Veterinary Service, who shares her inspiring journey on ownership, culture, and beyond. Don't miss out on her enlightening episode airing on 4/1/2024! Tune in and be empowered! 💼✨ "
Howard County Veterinary Service, P.C.