Trinity Ridge Animal Health

01/24/2025

Anyone missing a car key? It was discovered on Monday dropped behind the monitors at the front desk.

01/23/2025

Here is some great information to keep in mind with the cold weather and how to recognize signs of Colic in your Horses. Always ensure they have easy access to water and are drinking regularly as well.

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is — the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:

• Alert your veterinarian immediately

• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings

• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs

• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself — but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe

• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of colic signs. Horses are individuals and may display signs of pain in a variety of ways. Always consult your horse doctor for more information.

01/18/2025

Good news! We will be hosting our Equine Vaccine Clinic this year during the first week of March. Details on pricing to come soon.

01/17/2025

We have another lost puppy that has turned up without a microchip. The dog was found on Tranquil Dr on the 9th. He is very friendly, good with other dogs and small kids. The current family who found him cannot keep him and have been trying to find someone to take him in so he isn't out in the cold. If you are wanting to take him in please call 864-684-1008.

01/16/2025

Just a reminder of why reading labels before feeding your pets is so important. Below you can see the most common names and uses for Xylitol an artificial sweetener that is dangerous for your pets to ingest.

Some other common pantry items that can include Xylitol and may surprise you are the following:

Ketchup
Barbecue Sauce
Pancake Syrup
Drink Powders
Pudding

Finally you may find it used in these common personal items such as baby wipes, diapers, sunscreen, makeup, and lip balm.

https://www.aspca.org/news/xylitol-sweetener-not-so-sweet-pets

01/10/2025

With the inclement weather we will be closing today at 3:00 PM. Be safe and warm!

01/10/2025

With the impending winter storm brewing here are some reminders for cold weather safety

01/09/2025

FOUND on Neely Ferry Rd by one of our clients:

He is definitely camera shy, but a very sweet dog. Puppy is around 1 years old and seems to be house trained. Needs lots of love and exercise. He was found curled up in some leaves cold and very hungry on 1/8/25 off Neely ferry Rd. No chip. Not neutered.

Help us find his owner or rehome him. Please contact the following number if you have any information or interest. (864) 423-3232

01/07/2025

Available for Adoption

Kylo

6-7 years old Pit mix
Neutered male
55 lbs - Needs a home with no cats

Looking to start the new year with your new best friend? Check out this precious boy who loves belly scratches and cuddling with his humans! Kylo was a stray one of our staff took in whose former owner has no interest in getting him back.

He has been around other big dogs and seems to get along with them well. Kylo loves being outdoors and taking walks in the woods. This boy has brought a lot of happiness into their home, but he does NOT do well with cats and that is the only reason they cannot keep him. Kylo is crate trained and walks on a leash. He is currently working on basic commands but learns fast and is very food motivated. Kylo has had a full annual with all vaccines and Proheart (12 month lasting heartworm preventative). If interested, he will come with his crate, food, leash/collar, and multiple months of flea/tick prevention.

01/01/2025

12/26/2024

With New Years Eve coming up we see more pets in the office to scan for microchips after they get out. The stress of the holidays and fireworks always plays a role in an uptick in missing pets. If you are looking to get them microchipped, it is a quick service that we can get scheduled with any of our technicians.

It is EQUALLY important that any pets found be brought in to a veterinary clinic, rescue, some pet stores or a shelter to be scanned. Animal Control may even be able to come out and scan them for you. Simply call to check with them.

12/26/2024

Warm seasons greetings from the team here at Trinity Ridge Animal Health. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and look forward to the new year with you all.

12/23/2024

These two gorgeous male kitties are needing a home. They showed up on one of our clients property last week. They are willing to assist with the cost of getting them up to date on all their shots and neutering for the right family. The pair are very sweet, affectionate, and playful. They appear to be around 6 months old and litter mates.

For now they are safe and warm in the client's barn until homes can be found. If you are interested in helping to rehome this pair then please let us know.

12/18/2024

It only takes one Mosquito to infect your pet. Prevention is important year round to prevent the further spread to your own pets and others.

12/17/2024

Update: There has been numerous requests to help adopt these babies. ATM the family is still processing things and will be in touch to rehome soon. Thank you all for your help sharing this!

These three Bully's are in need of emergency adoption. One male and Female 3 yrs. One Female 2 yrs. Their owner has passed and the family is not able to care for them. They are all from a family with kids. The smaller dog (Gray) is a female and does not do well with other dogs outside her current pack and may not do well with kids. They are all intact and may have papers, if found, from the breeder available.