Judd Veterinary Clinic

11/25/2024

👀 Hey, pet owners! Here's a warning for you: Grapes and raisins can be HARMFUL to your furry friends!

🚫 Eating even a tiny bit of these treats can cause serious health problems, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney failure. So, keep these toxic treats away from your pets and opt for pet-safe snacks instead!🐶

11/23/2024

Key Program Findings and Management Tips. Keeping you at the forefront of infectious upper respiratory disease.

11/22/2024

Did you know your horse can catch the flu, too?

While there isn’t a specific time of the year for “flu season” in the equine world, any time is good to learn more about this highly contagious respiratory condition—particularly because it’s one of the most common infectious diseases of the respiratory tract of horses, and recent years have been unusually active for Equine Influenza Virus (EIV) on a global scale.

EIV spreads rapidly through groups of horses in aerosolized droplets dispersed by coughing, and the severity of clinical signs depends on the degree of existing immunity within the affected individual, among other factors (i.e., correctly vaccinated horses are less affected than unvaccinated horses).
Any horse showing signs of respiratory disease (cough, nasal discharge, persistent fever) should be isolated immediately until your veterinarian can determine the exact cause.

To learn more about Equine Influenza Virus (EIV), visit these resources:
https://aaep.org/resource/aaep-infectious-disease-guidelines-equine-influenza-eiv/
&
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza

As always, your horse doctor remains your best source of information. Contact them to learn more about how to prevent this disease through an appropriate vaccination protocol and biosecurity practices.

11/22/2024

Look what came in the mail 🥹 We are slowly adding decor to our new location and this was a must have!

11/21/2024

11/21/2024

I spy with my little eye 10 Bernadoodle puppies 😍

11/20/2024

EPM is widely considered the most important infectious neurologic disease of horses in North America and is caused by protozoal infection of the central nervous system. Horses are infected by consuming food or water contaminated with opossum s**t containing sporocysts.

Horses with EPM do not present a biosecurity risk to other animals because the disease is not transmissible between horses. An effective vaccine has yet to be developed, so the best preventative approach includes eliminating access of opossums to feed and water in order to minimize contact with opossum s**t and improving your horse's immune defenses by decreasing stress and optimizing health.

To learn more about EPM, visit the following resources:
https://aaep.org/resource/equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis-epm/
&
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/EPM

As always, consult your veterinarian for more information and for advice tailored to your horse's specific circumstances.

11/20/2024

In the case of certain foreign animal disease outbreaks, the movement of livestock will be limited to contain and reduce the spread of disease. By having a Secure Food Supply Plan (SFS) in place, producers will be in a better position to meet movement requirements to get their animals moving again.

To learn more about SFS, read the SFS program reference here: https://bit.ly/3rvPTJE

11/20/2024

Learn more about transmission, signs, and risk factors of EHM.

11/19/2024

There is a lot going on while Blaze is getting his teeth cleaned and polished. Let’s break it down.

👉🏼 Blaze is receiving warmed IV fluids, snuggled in a warming blanket, and covered in towels to maintain his body temperature and hydration.
👉🏼He is hooked up to monitoring equipment to watch his respiration, heart rate, temperature, oxygen level, and ECG.
👉🏼Even though he has stage 1 dental disease, full mouth radiographs are being taken to ensure nothing is hiding under the surface of the gums.
👉🏼 2 technicians are present at all times to ensure his safety.
👉🏼 Endotracheal tube is in place to ensure he is receiving oxygen/anesthesia and to make sure no fluid enters his lungs while cleaning.
👉🏼An IV catheter is in place for IV fluids, medications, and in the event of an emergency.
👉🏼Oravet sealant is applied after polishing to prevent tartar buildup.

And it doesn’t end there! Once he is awake, he is moved to our recovery area where his vital signs will be monitored every 30-60 minutes until he is ready to go home.

11/19/2024

Refresh your knowledge

11/15/2024

Our client coffee and snack bar is coming along 🤗 It only took 5 hours, a missing manual, drill gun, and McAlisters tea to get it done 🤣 Comment below some things you would like us to stock!

11/13/2024

While Finn is sweet to our clients, he is notorious for being crabby with us for ANY vet procedure😾 To keep him from turning into a crab, we give him oral sedation prior to vaccines, bloodwork, etc. If this sounds familiar, talk to our staff about at home sedation/anxiety medications that can be given before you come into the clinic.

11/13/2024

If your horse has a cough that persists into exercise or is heard while your equine friend is at rest in the barn, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about evaluating your horse for respiratory disease. It could be a problem with the upper airway (the nasal passages and throat) or the lower airway (the lungs).

While waiting for your appointment, try decreasing your horse’s exposure to dust, as that is a primary trigger for lower respiratory disease such as asthma or heaves. Some simple things you can do include avoiding straw bedding, feeding hay on the ground and/or soaking it, not using a leaf blower on barn aisles, and not storing hay or bedding above your horse’s stall. Last but not least, while us humans may be more comfortable with all the barn doors closed on a cold day, your horses’ lungs will appreciate open doors/windows and good ventilation!

As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about preserving your horse’s respiratory health, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!
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11/12/2024

We got some exciting news!! We have a new doctor starting December 16th 🥳🥳Everyone please welcome Dr. Roicki!

Dr. Mikaela Roicki graduated with honors from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2023. Prior to her veterinary schooling, she graduated valedictorian finalist from Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas with her undergraduate degree in cellular biology. Dr. Roicki worked at a mixed animal practice in West Texas before joining the team at Judd Veterinary Clinic. Her professional interests include sports medicine, emergency management, dentistry, and alternative therapies. Dr. Roicki is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through Chi University in Reddick, Florida. She is also certified in Equine Sports Massage and Canine Massage Therapy through Equissage Texas. Dr. Roicki enjoys trail riding with her own horse, Fiddler, whenever she has the opportunity. In her spare time, Dr. Roicki is fond of reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with her husband, Tyler, and dog, Annie.

11/10/2024

See our solutions to protect your horse from equine influenza virus (EIV).

11/06/2024

Uncovering the cause of your dog’s fluctuating digestive upset can be exhausting and confusing. Interestingly, hormones may be at the root of the problem, as conditions such as Addison’s disease are known for affecting the production of hormones, which might be the source of your pet’s gastrointestinal discomfort.

Learn more about Addison's disease: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/a-hormone-hassle-managing-addisons-disease-in-pets/