Miles City Veterinary Service

06/30/2024

Fireworks aren't the only potential holiday hazard this summer...
https://www.vscot.com/site/blog/2021/06/30/bbq-for-dogs-cats-eat-safety

Photo credit: Google

06/29/2024

It's not just cats and dogs that can be stressed by fireworks...

https://equusmagazine.com/horse-world/fear-fireworks-widespread-horses-53398

06/27/2024

It's that time again...
https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety

Photo Credit: Pumpkin Pet Insurance

06/26/2024

Now is the time to get your 4th of July fireworks medications! Don't wait for the last minute, call today for a re-fill.

05/27/2024

We are closed today in honor of Memorial Day. See everyone tomorrow for normal business hours.

05/26/2024

We will be closed tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours resume Tuesday.

05/25/2024

We will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. See everyone Tuesday morning for our regular hours.

05/18/2024

We are closed today due to the BHS parade. See everyone on Monday.

05/17/2024

We are closed tomorrow due to the BHS parade. See everyone Monday!

04/22/2024

04/22/2024

What is "lump removal surgery"?

Lump removal refers to any procedure we perform to remove a mass. This includes both benign and cancerous masses as well as a variety of other lumpy bumps that pets may develop. Sometimes if small enough the "lump" can be removed under sedation, but often it involves full anesthesia.

Normally we request surgery patients come to the clinic between 9:00 am and 9:15 am. Patients can typically go home around 4:30 pm unless other arrangements are made prior to surgery, or unless the pet needs a little extra time to fully wake from surgery.

We request all surgery patients skip breakfast and have all food pulled up at 10pm the night before, water is okay until they come in for surgery.

We recommend pre-anesthetic bloodwork on geriatric patients to check liver and kidney function but do not require it.

Sometimes we will recommend a mass be sent to a pathologist for identification, other times we think removal is sufficient.

04/21/2024

The Otterhound is known for its unique shuffle.

Promoting, protecting, and preserving Otterhounds since 1960.

04/20/2024

https://vet.tufts.edu/news-events/news/anxiety-dogs

Anxiety is a common canine issue, but one that can usually be managed.

With our busy lives, including flexible work schedules, we need to be aware of how our dogs are responding. Here are some things to consider if you think your dog may have anxiety.

04/19/2024

Constipation is a painful condition that is often a symptom of a larger underlying problem.

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04/18/2024

https://www.vetspecialty.com/immune-mediated-thrombocytopenia-imtp/

IMPT is a rare but serious condition...

Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP) is a serious and sometimes life-threatening auto-immune condition in which the immune system attacks and destroys a patient’s platelets, putting the patient at risk of spontaneous bleeding. … Read More

04/17/2024

Not all prolapses in cattle are equal...

https://news.okstate.edu/articles/veterinary-medicine/2020/managing-prolapses-in-cows.html

04/16/2024

Maybe we are looking at elections the wrong way...

For years, the town of Talkeetna has appointed the general store's resident feline as honorary mayor.

04/15/2024

We understand that it can be difficult to get to the vet during working hours and sometimes that means someone else will be bringing your furry friend to the vet. We ask that in those times you either send a list of concerns with your pet, make sure the chaperone knows them, or be available by phone so we can contact you with questions or concerns. We cannot text so expect a phone call and please make sure your voicemail is set up and your mailbox is not full.

For most issues payment is expected at pick up. If someone else is going to pick your pet up please make arrangements to pay over the phone, pre-pay, or send a check or cash with whoever is picking up your pet.

If you are going on vacation and someone is watching your pets please either make sure you are available to make necessary decisions or that you have some documentation that another person is able to make those decisions. Please also have some way for your pet sitter to pay for your pet's care during your absence.

04/14/2024

Check out this unique bob tail cat...
https://www.vetstreet.com/cats/kurilian-bobtail

04/13/2024

The ASPCA is a great resource if you have questions about the toxicity of a food or plant or medication your pet may have ingested.

Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Did your pet eat chocolate, xylitol, or another potentially poisonous substance?

04/12/2024

https://capcvet.org/guidelines/echinococcus-spp/

Echinicoccus are nasty little parasites that can cause big problems.

04/11/2024

Chickens need enrichment too...

https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/chicken-enrichment/ #:~:text=Consider%20placing%20old%20ladders%20in,enrichment%20on%20a%20low%20budget.

An IAABC Foundation Publication

04/10/2024

Milk fever is a serious metabolic condition that can impact both beef and dairy cows although it's far more common in dairy animals.

https://extension.umn.edu/dairy-milking-cows/hypocalcemia

04/09/2024

https://duckdvm.com/condition/angel-wing

Angel wing is a condition where flight feathers at the end of the bird's wings twist upwards. It occurs when the weight of the growing feathers causes rotation of the wing tip, as a result of excess force exerted on the underlying ligaments and muscles. If Angel wing is corrected while the duck is s...

04/08/2024

Leptospirosis can cause severe illness and death, is transmissible to people, and it is found in our area. This why we consider leptospirosis to be a core vaccine for most of our canine patients.

Protect your pet against leptospirosis by learning about clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

04/07/2024

https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/creme-d-argent-rabbit/

This rare rabbit is only found in the US and UK.

04/06/2024

Check out these fun facts about sheep!

https://oklahoma.agclassroom.org/resources_facts/agfacts_sheep/

04/05/2024

Herpes in horses can manifest in a number of different ways, some mild and some much more severe.

Almost all horses have been infected with the virus and have no serious side effects. It is currently unknown what causes some infected horses to develop the serious neurological forms that may be fatal.

04/04/2024

Itchy cat? It could be fleas, but there are a variety of other causes as well .

https://icatcare.org/advice/the-pruritic-itchy-cat-when-it-is-not-fleas/

04/03/2024

Hip dysplasia can result in a variety of symptoms.

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs