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Dr. Hailey Mueller Veterinary Services LLC

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08/17/2024

This fits quite nicely with the latest trivia!! It might even be a hint 😉.

We are looking forward to adding some BIG new large animal equipment this fall that will make herd pregnancy ultrasounds with our Reproscan even easier!

08/09/2024

It’s Trivia Thursday in honor of International Cat Day!
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Here’s one that we know everyone will need to hear the answer on! In this photo, how long is the cat’s tail?? Yes, we measured! No, it’s not photoshop! Let us know your guesses in the comments!
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ANSWER: 17 inches!!

07/23/2024

Everyone knows that we love the variety of being a mixed animal practice, but today we were able to appreciate a variety within equid species. 🐴🫏

07/19/2024

Answer: yeast and rods are very abundant in this sample!

Belated trivia!! The 4-H fairs and general day to day things have kept us busy as of lately.

One of the things we have seen a decent amount of lately is this… what’s going on in this cytology sample? These make for great wall art images, but not so great for ears!

07/15/2024

Meet Oliver! 🐱
Recently, Oliver was an after hours emergency call. His astute owner noticed that he was very uncomfortable and had been straining to urinate. She had heard that urinary obstructions in cats can be very dangerous, and called right away. Neutered male cats are notorious for Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) which can have several causes:

• Urinary tract infection
• Urinary sediment
• Urinary tract inflammation

In Oliver’s case, it was all three! The obstruction was resolved by placing a urinary catheter. On urinalysis rod shaped bacteria, white blood cells, and struvite urinary sediment crystals were seen. Oliver was lucky in the fact that he did not have any renal damage and was well hydrated (thanks to attentive and fast acting owners!). After some medications he was back to normal! He will stay on a prescription diet to substantially decrease the chances of another urinary tract obstruction.

07/08/2024

UPDATE: We’re back up and running! If we didn’t get back to you today, we will reach out to you as soon as possible on Tuesday!

Oh no! Please be patient with us today, as our phone and text message service is having a bad case of the Mondays. Messages can be sent to our business page for urgent requests. We will do our best to reply to everyone as quickly as possible!

07/03/2024

The Fourth of July is almost here, and many horse owners are concerned about how their horses might react to loud fireworks. 🎆

In the graphic below are some tips to keep your pets and equine companions safe during the festivities.

If your horses are staying out overnight, now is a good time to check fencing and look for any hazards like rocks, branches, or holes that could lead to injury if an animal starts running. If you have a high level of concern about your horse's response, consult your veterinarian about the appropriateness of calming agents and sedatives in advance.

No matter what your plans are, please remember to practice safety and be considerate of the people and the animals living around you so everyone may enjoy the celebration.

Thank you to our Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

07/03/2024

We hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July holiday!! We will be emergency only July 4th through the 7th. Normal business hours will resume Monday July 8th.

Make sure your microchip registration and ID tags are up to date!!

06/24/2024

Answer: FAMACHA score is correct! This is checked to determine anemia most often due to a heavy parasite load.

Time for a much belated trivia! We have been busy, and this trivia is one of the things we have been seeing lately. What’s going on here?? Can you name the condition and its cause?

06/14/2024

"Cool" hot weather tips! ☀️

The notion that a hot, recently exercised horse needs to walk until they are completely cooled off is a myth. A 2020 study found that out of the five methods tested, the quickest way to return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application. This doesn't mean that you should abruptly stop exercise—finish your ride or training session with a slow walk to allow your horse's heart rate and breathing to gradually return to normal, but after that your sweaty, hardworking horse should be offered a cool shower and drinking water (small but frequent amounts) without delay.

Overall, enjoy your summer rides but be aware of signs of heat stress in your horse. When heat and humidity soar, even moderate exercise can push your equine friend's body temperature beyond safe limits! Be sure to contact your veterinarian for more information about heat stroke and for recommendations tailored to your horse's individual situation.
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Information brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

06/01/2024

It’s time for another trivia! This is a cow that we did a pregnancy ultrasound on again this year. We were glad she made the cut for yet another year because she is so unique. What’s going on here?!?

05/21/2024

May always seems to be such a busy month, and always has been a month of milestones for many. With all the recent graduations, it has me reflecting on my own. This year marks my 6th graduation anniversary from veterinary school. 🎓🐶🐱 🐴🐮 I never would have imagined life would be as it is now back then.

It’s been an incredible journey to start a veterinary practice and grow so much since 2020. Quite literally, a significant amount of blood, sweat, and tears have gone into who we are and offer today (nearly every service imaginable other than major surgeries). Some days it’s easy to get frustrated with not having our brick and mortar location yet, but it will come! We PROMISE it will come! In the meantime, I enjoy personal house and farm call visits, and continuing to gain invaluable experience as a relief Emergency/Critical Care doctor at a specialty hospital. The goal of this is to expand my skills, so emergency medicine and related services not offered in our area, can be in the future.

I’m so grateful for all the critters and their families who’ve entrusted us with their care. We take pride in being a locally owned and operated business. Here’s to many more years of keeping tails wagging, feet moving, babies coming, and purrs going strong! 🐾💙

05/06/2024

Have you ever stopped to ponder why it is recommended to vaccinate and have annual visits for equids (horses, donkeys, mules) in the spring?

• Many equine diseases are transmitted by mosquito bites, therefore high levels of antibodies are most needed spring summer and fall.

• Many diseases, such as PPID, are more commonly detected on exam during the spring due to changes in haircoat and shedding patterns.

• More injuries are seen in spring and summer! Make sure tetanus vaccination is up to date. Equids are one of the most susceptible groups to tetanus infection.

• Make sure teeth are not going to be an issue for grazing or for riding. Dental exams are important for all ages!! Young horses may have retained caps or wolf teeth still present; adults need regular floats to prevent dental disease and malocclusion; seniors need more frequent care to address issues and help determine needed diet changes.

• Equids are more at risk for laminitis in the spring due to lush new grass. Exams, assessment of body condition, lab work for equine metabolic syndrome, and diet consults can help identify at risk horses so precautions can be taken.

• Coggins and regular or extended health certificates can be done so you are set for events for the season!

We are happy to help get your equids and you protected for the year. Portable stocks make floats and needle shy horse appointments a breeze!

05/01/2024

Hot weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but, just like humans, the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn. Horse prone to sunburn are also at a higher risk for a cancer called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) which is associated with UV light exposure.

If your horse has reduced pigmentation (pink eyelids or pink tissue) around the eye, be sure to use a fly mask with greater than 90% UV light protection. Many of these masks are not sold at your local tack store but can be purchased online (examples include Equine Sun Visor, Kensington Uviator, Equivizor, Nag). If a mask advertises UV light protection but does not specify the amount, contact the company that makes the mask to get a definitive answer.
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

04/30/2024

Trivia time!! This one is short and sweet. What is going on here?

04/28/2024

Love Independence, love A.W.O.L. Humane Society, love our community. So proud to be a part of this special day!

04/27/2024

What a wonderful way to celebrate Love Independence Day and World Veterinarian Day!! We partnered with A.W.O.L. Humane Society and did a low cost vaccine and microchip clinic. Around 35 animals were seen in just 3 hours! All money from microchips went to AWOL and preventative care was given with free exams and greatly discounted vaccines. Members of the IHS KAY club volunteered and our entire team was there to donate our time and skill as a way to give back to the community. Thank you to all who came and/or brought donations today.

04/20/2024

We had another busy week, so it’s trivia Saturday this time!!

On that note- thank you to all who support us and are flexible with our full schedule. We are so thankful for the overwhelming support our locally owned small business gets! Be on the lookout for a way we are giving back to the area in the near future.

Now for trivia - How much do you think Fawkes weighs? We just adore this big guy and have enjoyed every appointment with him.

Second picture is Roxy, a special gal that is near and dear to our hearts as Dr. Mueller has seen her since she was a baby. Guesses on her weight as well??

Round out this trio with Bill, he is not a Dane but a real life Clifford (if Clifford were black) that we love and can’t help but hug. How much does big Bill weigh?

Who weighs the most?!

ANSWER: Fawkes is 166lbs, Roxy is 126lbs, Bill is the winner at 171 lbs.

04/12/2024

We saw these little nuggets and their mother earlier this week and thought they would make a good trivia.

First off, what species is this? Next level, what is the smaller baby called?

The owner Suzanne Lasco said it best!! Here is your answer:
These are Netherland dwarfs, and "peanuts" are quite common. Those unlucky babies get 2 copies of the dwarf gene and it is fatal 😥. My understanding is that even if they latch on to feed, they are unable to digest the milk and they fade away in a couple of days. Fun fact -there were also 2 hippo babies in this litter. Hippos don't have tails and the ones we have had were always born dead. Raising dwarfs is tough. Litters are small and there are a lot of genetic abnormalities but we love them anyway 😁.

04/10/2024

Greg always does a fantastic job taking care of our vehicles. Big thank you to him for also installing our new door panel decals, courtesy of Grass Roots Design! We’re very fortunate to have so many other locally-owned businesses available to help us with our own business. Go support another small business today!

04/05/2024

‼️Urgent news: With a little help today we have discovered how dinosaurs became extinct. It has been determined that they had heartworm disease. Good thing this familys’ dog did not. Thanks to one of this afternoons appointments for a good laugh.

Have a great weekend everyone!

04/05/2024

Trivia time!! We have been so busy and irregular on trivia that there’s no longer a day attached 🤣

These radiographs were taken to assess canine patients hips for OFA certification, but what else do you notice?

What condition do you think this dog has? Hint- although these hips will probably not pass OFA based on our measurements, that is not what changes the way this dog moves.

See the second image of a dog that is the same breed to compare. Positioning is slightly better in the second image. This however, doesn’t matter for this markably noticeable body change seen in the first image.

ANSWER: The abnormal dog has a torn cranial cruciate ligament of the right stifle joint (“knee joint”). This has caused marked disuse muscle atrophy in that leg.

03/31/2024

How about a chicken trivia for Easter? 🐣🐓

What do you think might be going on here? This is a common problem for chickens. Did you know that chickens also should get dewormed or tested for intestinal parasites regularly??

Answer: Bumble foot is correct! This is a bacterial infection that happens from small defects in the skin. This can happen from rough perches, or everyday chicken scratching behavior.

03/27/2024

'Tis the season to be hairy (horse owners)!

If, however, you notice that your horse is clinging to their winter coat longer than they should, it might be time to give your veterinarian a call — especially if your horse is 15+.

A long haircoat that fails to shed according to normal seasonal patterns is the most classic sign of Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s disease. This disorder of the pituitary gland results in hormonal imbalances and is one of the most common diseases of middle-aged and geriatric horses.

Early diagnosis and treatment are key to helping horses with PPID live long, happy lives. Without treatment, symptoms tend to worsen over time and many horses are euthanized as a consequence of laminitis, recurrent foot abscesses or complications related to bacterial infections.

03/23/2024

Time for another trivia! This one is a simple but fun one, what species is this?
Answer: goat is correct!!

03/21/2024

Spring has sprung! Which means…vaccination season is upon us as well!

If you are wondering what vaccinations your horse should receive, the answer is — There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your horse and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine friend should receive and with what frequency!

While vaccination does not prevent disease in all circumstances, a good immunization protocol minimizes the risk of infection and remains an essential component of responsible horse ownership. A vaccination appointment is also the perfect opportunity for a yearly check-up of your equine friend and a great way to catch any health concerns early.

If you have yet to contact your veterinarian about scheduling your horse's vaccinations, we encourage you to do it soon!

03/16/2024

UNDERSTANDING HOOF ABSCESSES
Sooner or later (and especially at this time of year), nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean? The diagram below shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help you visualize the structures involved in this process.

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over the course of time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great.

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

03/13/2024

03/09/2024

200 + miles, 46 animals and 12.5 hours yesterday. Thanks for everyone’s flexibility and understanding. Our small team works hard to get everyone and everything we can taken care of.

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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https://drhaileymuellervet.com/

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Trivia time! What’s your diagnosis here? Be sure you watch closely!! #reproscan #bovineultrasound #veterinarian #mixedanimalvet #locallyownedandoperated

Have you ever stopped to ponder why it is recommended to vaccinate and have annual visits for equids (horses, donkeys, mules) in the spring? • Many equine diseases are transmitted by mosquito bites, therefore high levels of antibodies are most needed spring summer and fall. • Many diseases, such as PPID, are more commonly detected on exam during the spring due to changes in haircoat and shedding patterns. • More injuries are seen in spring and summer! Make sure tetanus vaccination is up to date. Equids are one of the most susceptible groups to tetanus infection. • Make sure teeth are not going to be an issue for grazing or for riding. Dental exams are important for all ages!! Young horses may have retained caps or wolf teeth still present; adults need regular floats to prevent dental disease and malocclusion; seniors need more frequent care to address issues and help determine needed diet changes. • Equids are more at risk for laminitis in the spring due to lush new grass. Exams, assessment of body condition, lab work for equine metabolic syndrome, and diet consults can help identify at risk horses so precautions can be taken. • Coggins and regular or extended health certificates can be done so you are set for events for the season! We are happy to help get your equids and you protected for the year. Portable stocks make floats and needle shy horse appointments a breeze! #locallyownedandoperated #equinepreventativecare #equinevet #equinedentalcare #horsingaround #veterinariansofinstagram

Hooray for trivia this week!

Looking at this ultrasound video taken by Dr. Mueller and Katie earlier today, are there any guesses as to how far along in gestation this calf might be?? A cow’s gestation period is typically 283 days, nearly identical to humans! Answer: 60-70 days! • #ruralveterinarian #foodanimalmedicine #ultrasound #gestation #smalltownvet #smallbusiness #locallyowned #trivia

Spring 2024: A Day in the Life

200 + miles, 46 animals and 12.5 hours yesterday. Thanks for everyone’s flexibility and understanding. Our small team works hard to get everyone and everything we can taken care of.

Heartworm Treatment Trivia

Belated Trivia Thursday! This warm weather has us thinking- many people only do heartworm prevention in spring/summer but there is clearly year-round risk. We have had an increase in positive dogs lately. Be sure you are testing annually and doing prevention year-round! The video is immature heartworms (microfilaria) in a blood sample from a positive dog. We have shared information on heartworms before, but not treatment. How long does it take to complete heartworm treatment for an infected dog? #veterinarymedicine #heartwormprevention #yearroundprevention

❄️As the temperature drops, let’s remember to keep our animal companions safe and warm! Cold weather can pose serious risks to outdoor pets, so here are a few tips to ensure their well-being: 1️⃣ Provide proper shelter: Make sure your animals have a cozy, insulated shelter to escape the chill. Tarps can provide much-needed wind breaks, and straw some extra insulation for small ruminants and poultry stock. A warm bed, coat, and blankets can make a huge difference! 2️⃣ Limit outdoor time: While fresh air is important, extended exposure to cold temperatures can be harmful. Limit outdoor time and bring them inside when it’s freezing. 3️⃣ Dress for the weather: Depending on the breed, just like us, pets need extra layers in the cold. Consider a pet-friendly sweater or jacket to keep them warm during walks. 4️⃣ Check paws: Ice and snow can cause irritation or frostbite on your pet’s paws. Wipe their feet after walks and consider using pet-safe salt on icy surfaces. 5️⃣ Keep your horses hydrated and dry: Blankets that get wet can actually make your horse more cold. Dehydration can lead to impaction colic, so make sure they’re still drinking plenty of water and at the right temperature (40-50 degrees F). ❄️For a little fun, comment with a photo of your animals ready to brave this cold winter weather!❄️ #veterinarymedicine #preparefortheiceage #ruralveterinarian #coldweather

It’s been so fun to follow Journey from prenatal care of her mom, to her annual appointment for her first year of adult booster vaccines today! Looking forward to many more visits with this sweet pretty girl 🥰😍•#veterinarywellnesscare #glowup #saintbernard #veterinarian

Early trivia Thursday this week! What species is this? #vetmedtrivia #reptilemedicine #veterinarian

Here’s a progress update on one of our favorite recent cases. We might be nerds…. Wound care and lacerations are so fun and rewarding to us!

It’s trivia Thursday! In the spirit of fall pregnancy checking season for spring calving herds - How long does it take to determine pregnancy status via ultrasound in a well ran and equipped operation? Don’t feed open cows this winter and sell while prices are good! #veterinarymedicine #bovinepregnancyultrasound #reproscan #bovinevet

Can you believe this was AFTER Twoflower had his annual exam and vaccines today?! While they aren’t always this easy, we commonly use fear free principals to make visits more enjoyable for everyone. #fearfreevetvisit #comfortsofhome #veterinarian #felinewellness

We are just as excited about this weekend as Zeke is is about his ball! What a busy week! Thank you for your flexibility and understanding while we try to accommodate everyone that we can! #weekend #happydog #vetmed

It‘s Trivia Thursday! • What could that possibly be wiggling around on this slide?? Hint: Its official name is a misnomer compared to where it resides in an animal. • #veterinarian #smalltownveterinarian #trivia ANSWER: This is microfilaria, the larval stage of heartworm.

How about another trivia?! We have LOVED seeing a influx of feline patients lately. Cats are sadly often left on the back burner compared to our canine companions but they need annual vaccines and parasite prevention too! Why is it standard of care to vaccinate as distally (far down) as possible on the leg rather than up in the scruff on cats? #veterinarian #felinemedicine #vetmedtrivia #kittens #felinewellness #felinefine

These little cuties were a great start to our Monday morning! We are a little behind on trivia (again) so they will also be our next question. At what age should puppy tails be docked and dewclaws be removed? Answer: There is some variance based on breed and individual doctor preferences, but Dr. Mueller prefers 2-6 days of age! Small breed on the longer end, large on the short. #dogtor #vetmedtrivia #newbornpuppies #veterinarian #localbusiness