Brooks Veterinary Service

02/15/2025

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Infections in Domestic Cats
Fourteen cases of Influenza A (HPAI H5N1) have been diagnosed in felines in Colorado since May 2024. Ten of these cases were in domestic cats, while four cases were in exotic big cats. Information detailing routes of exposure for affected cats can be found in CDPHE’s current guidance document for veterinarians. A complete list of U.S. mammal HPAI detections can be found on USDA’s website. Two of the most recent cases in domestic cats were indoor only cats that had exposure to raw poultry meat (chicken, turkey). While most confirmed cases in domestic cats have resulted in death, one cat in Colorado has survived the acute illness. A history of raw pet food consumption in this case prompted H5N1 testing in this cat.

01/30/2025

Just Saw my Fifth Case of Parvo in both Adult Dogs and Puppies even some that were Vaccinated, Please avoid sick dogs /public areas with your young Puppies

Although experts agree there is no “season” for parvo, Gate City veterinarian, Dr. David Redwine, said the virus tends to thrive during times of moisture and warm temperatures. If left untreated, the mortality rate of parvo can be as high as 90 percent.

12/20/2024

Veterinary professional associate curriculum light on hands-on training
Colorado State University anticipates matriculating master’s in veterinary clinical care students in fall 2025
In the meantime, CSU applied for and received a grant in early 2023 from PetSmart Charities that has partially supported the MSB VCC curriculum design.
With the legislative route to create an MLP looking dim, supporters took a different tack: Create an MLP position via ballot initiative. The group All Pets Deserve Vet Care, funded largely by the Denver Dumb Friends League and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), gathered enough citizen signatures to put a proposal establishing the new VPA role before voters on Colorado’s November 5 general election ballot.
They did so despite 95% of surveyed veterinarians in Colorado being opposed to the creation of a VPA. In addition, more than 200 national and local veterinary, humane, and breeders’ organizations; veterinary clinics; veterinarians; veterinary technicians; and pet owners spoke out against the measure. Proposition 129 narrowly passed with 52.8% of the vote. This is edited from a Post in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Those who voted for this need to understand this was indeed funded by Corporate Vet Medicine and I cant Believe my ALma Mater CSU VTH Colorado State Veterinary Teaching Hospital sold out not the Veterinarians of the State but the General Public and the Pet Owners of Colorado.

10/24/2024

united veterinary community
More than 100 national and Colorado organizations who are opposed to Proposition 129 include:
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT)
American Humane (AH)
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA)
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA, formerly AAFP)
American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV)
American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners (AASRP)
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)
American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC)
Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA)
Relief Veterinary Medical Association (RVMA)
Veterinary Management Groups (VMG)
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA)

10/18/2024

09/21/2024

6 months of Wrap Changes....and anesthesia every time

08/09/2024

Six feline cases of Influenza A (HPAI H5N1, genotype B3.13) have been diagnosed in domestic cats in Colorado during 2024. One of these cases was directly associated with a known infected commercial dairy facility. Two of the six cases were indoor-only cats with no direct exposures to the virus. Three of the six cases were known indoor/outdoor cats that hunted mice and/or small birds as prey and also spent time indoors with their owners. Five of the six cases have presented with similar clinical signs and disease progression: an initial complaint of lethargy and inappetence, followed by progressive respiratory signs in some and fairly consistent progressive neurologic signs in most. Several of these cases were tested for rabies preceding diagnosis with H5N1 infection due to the indistinguishable presentation once neurologic signs presented. HPAI H5N1 infection should be considered in domestic felines even if all of the risk factors or clinical signs are not present.

There is a high abundance of virus in Colorado at this time, predominantly being detected in domestic dairy cattle in commercial dairy herds with spillover into mammals and wild birds on and near these premises

Hopefully doesnt spill over into the Beef Herds

08/09/2024

Rabies Alert about puppies from Texas....

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, CDPHE confirmed rabies in a 12-week-old Colorado puppy that was part of a rescue litter brought from Texas to Colorado on July 16, 2024. The puppy, part of a litter of 12, was placed in foster care on July 20, 2024, and was subsequently adopted by his foster family. Initial clinical signs such as inappetence and lethargy were noted starting on July 29, 2024. He was seen by a veterinarian at that time and initial diagnostics were performed. The puppy’s condition continued to deteriorate and he was presented for worsening neurologic signs on August 2, 2024, when he was ultimately euthanized due to his condition. The veterinarian did not report this case to CDA or CDPHE at the time they submitted the head for rabies testing; unfortunately, this led to a delay in diagnosis and critical response activities including tracing and human risk assessments.

Antigenic typing results were reported on August 8, 2024 and are consistent with the South Central Skunk Variant, confirming the puppy was infected in Texas prior to his arrival in Colorado.

07/23/2024

Amazing

07/19/2024

Biology professor says den near Fort Collins is home to as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes at a time and has become binge watching event.

07/12/2024

Yes there is a severe Veterinary Shortage and Corporate rates are expensive but this somehow makes me very uncomfortable and not because I might lose some business....Vet Medicine is very tricky and thats why I love it.

Initiative 145 is dangerous for Colorado pets. When it comes to your pet’s safety and well-being, even routine procedures can become complicated. If passed, Initiative 145 would allow someone with inadequate training to perform surgery on your pet.

07/10/2024

Before and after ugh....

07/10/2024

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07/09/2024

baling twine for sale.

07/01/2024

Presented for Distended abdomen
1. Diagnosis?
2. Treatment?