Fort Morgan Veterinary Clinic

09/23/2024

We will be closed from 11:30-12:30 for a staff meeting today.

09/16/2024

Just a heads up that Burlington and Sherman intersection is still closed.

09/13/2024

07/11/2024

Fort Morgan Vet Clinic is hiring for the position of a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Must be registered through DORA
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm. Rotating Saturdays from 9am-12pm.
Salary Based on experience
128 Hours paid time off
Monthy health insurance stipend
Licensing and CE paid
401k with 5% match after 1 year

Please email resume to [email protected]

07/04/2024

FMVC will be closed tomorrow.
Happy Independence Day to everyone! 😃

07/03/2024

We are switching to a new computer system today. Please be patient with us as we try to get this new system figured out.

06/11/2024

The 4th of July is getting closer! That means fireworks season is upon us. Now is the time to get medications for your dog if they have firework anxiety. Please call us to make arrangements to get these filled before it’s too late.

06/01/2024

We value each of our customers and the long-standing relationships with our clients. Our priority is providing services for them.
Emergency services are provided upon availability of our doctors. If we are unavailable, we recommend seeking treatment at an emergency clinic.
New patients are still being accepted. We recommend new clients schedule an appointment to establish a relationship with our clinic during regular hours.

04/07/2024

It is National Dog Bite Prevention Week!
While this week emphasizes how to avoid dogs biting people, it is important to also take steps to avoid dogs biting other dogs. Just last week we saw over 10 dogs that had been attacked by other dogs.

04/04/2024

Thank you for your generosity. Ducky is very happy! You have restored Ducky’s faith in humanity once again.

03/31/2024

Happy Easter!!!!

03/30/2024

As we head in to Easter weekend here are some things to be aware of to keep your pets safe and healthy.

03/28/2024

We are blown away by the outpouring of support and kindness shown towards the clinic and Ducky. Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. Ducky does have a replacement on the way. He is very happy and is patiently waiting.

03/27/2024

Someone has had the audacity to steal from our clinic. If you have taken this cat tree we would greatly appreciate it’s return. If you have any information on its whereabouts we would appreciate the information. Ducky is extremely upset about the injustice of the world.

03/25/2024

We will be having 5 different vaccines clinics coming up in April and May. Look for specific information as they get closer.
April 4th @ the clinic
April 23rd @ Wiggins
April 29th @ clinic
May 10th @ Brush
May 30th @ clinic

03/17/2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

03/09/2024

We are still having issues with our phones and internet. We are open today (Saturday March 9) from 9am-noon. You can call (970) 867-9477 and talk to our answering service, or if you have an emergency, you can come directly to the clinic. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

03/07/2024

Due to upgrading our phone system we are still experiencing periods of outages. Please be patient and either keep trying, email us or leave a message.

03/06/2024

Our phones are currently being upgrades which means we will be having periodic outages throughout the day. Please try calling again.

03/04/2024

We would like to wish Dr. Yonkey good luck on her next endeavor, as she leaves the Fort Morgan Vet Clinic to be closer to home.

02/26/2024

We are having issues with our phone system again. Please be patient and try again after a few minutes. Thank You!

02/23/2024

Please be patient with us as we are having some phone outages at the moment.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day

01/01/2024

We will be closed the 1st and the 2nd. Happy New Year!!! We hope this is a great year for everyone.

12/22/2023

We will be closed December 25th and 26th. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

11/30/2023

Good information for everyone with dogs who board, groom, travel or otherwise have social interaction with other dogs.

A Mysterious Respiratory Disease May Be Spreading Among Dogs Across the Country

Veterinarians are reporting an increased number of dogs presenting with acute respiratory infections ranging from mild and self-limiting to life-threatening pneumonia. The disease is reportedly nonresponsive to commonly prescribed antibiotics, and diagnostic testing is often negative for known canine pathogens.

It is not yet clear if this is caused by a novel emerging pathogen or one of the well-known causes of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC is casually known as “kennel cough”). The lack of a centralized reporting system means it’s not possible to confirm if there is a spike in CIRDC incidence or severity. The intense media coverage of a “mystery disease” may be raising awareness and discussion about CIRDC cases that would otherwise be managed as usual. It’s also possible that localized clusters are occurring due to one or more known pathogens due to some predisposing factor, such as an asymptomatically infected dog visiting a dog park, day care, dog show, or boarding kennel, etc.

Many of the cases suspected to have “atypical CIRDC” have not had diagnostic testing. Some were tested, but only after weeks of unresolving cough. That’s too late to detect some of the most likely culprits, such as influenza virus, pneumovirus, and respiratory coronavirus. And many were tested with respiratory panels that don't include all of the common pathogens. Researchers are also looking into the possibility of emerging or increasingly virulent pathogens.

H3N2 CIV is currently circulating along the eastern and western coasts as documented in show dogs and shelters. Although most cases of atypical CIRDC have been reported in privately owned dogs seen at veterinary clinics, the Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida is currently working with several shelters with highly contagious pneumovirus and/or Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus across the country. While these pathogens are familiar to shelters, many private practitioners may not have diagnosed them before. Both cause pneumonia that can progress to a life-threatening situation. Co-infections with multiple pathogens can be especially debilitating.

At this time, we recommend being especially vigilant to identify and segregate dogs with respiratory signs. Respiratory PCR panels should be submitted within 4 days of the first clinical signs, especially in dogs recently exposed to other dogs. Visits with other dog populations should be minimized, and dogs should be kept current on DHPP and CIRDC vaccinations (including CIV for owned pets).

While much is unknown about reported atypical CIRDC, basic disease control and treatment protocols as described in the link below will help keep dogs safe and provide a roadmap for diagnosis and treatment.

Read more about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment at https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/2023/11/27/mysterious-respiratory-disease/

11/19/2023

Let’s find out if your cows are calfinated. Call and get your herd scheduled before the weather gets colder.

10/31/2023

The Fort Morgan Aquatic Facility Ad Hoc Committee would like your input and thoughts on the idea of an indoor aquatic facility. This initial survey is just a starting point, this project will take several years to develop. We encourage everyone to participate, and to stay tuned for more information and public input opportunities as this project develops.
https://forms.office.com/g/qAruzXng9U

09/21/2023

It’s one of our favorite times of the year. Now is the time to come purchase your vaccines and get on the schedule for preg checking your herd. We look forward to meeting your fall health needs.