Riverdale Veterinary Clinic

08/30/2024

UPDATE! R***r has been found

Missing Dog Alert in Muscoda!

R***r is a German wire haired pointer who took off today. If you see him, do not approach as he is not friendly with strangers. Just call Robert Galston at (608)739-1220

05/22/2024

We are having issues with our phone lines today. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working on getting it fixed. Thank you for your patience. Please email us if you need something at [email protected]

03/29/2024

Important update on equine herpes virus in our area. The neurologic form of EHV-1 was initially confirmed in the Hillsboro and Tomah regions, but we have confirmed at least 2 and 1 more suspect case of EHM (equine herpes myeloencephalopathy) just outside of Muscoda.

EHV-1 can show up as respiratory disease (most commonly in the young and old), late term abortion in pregnant mares, and as the neurologic form, EHM.

It is very important that you practice good biosecurity on your property. Do not allow strange horses to come into contact with your own, specifically nose-to-nose contact. The disease can be spread by you if you come into contact with the respiratory secretions of an infected horse, so please wash your hands and avoid contact with strange horses yourself.

You can vaccinate your herd, and it is recommended, but the vaccine is not effective for the neurologic form of the disease.

The link below will go into further details about the disease and biosecurity measures. This article was created only four days ago and already multiple more cases of the neurologic form have been confirmed.

One horse in Vernon County, Wisconsin, is positive for EHV, and two additional horses are suspected positive.

01/08/2024

Due to the threat of a severe snow storm for tomorrow, the clinic will only be open for true emergencies. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday. Stay safe and warm everyone!

01/03/2024

Share your favorite picture of your pet(s)!!

We can add a picture of your pet to their file and we would love to see them. Comment below with the picture and their name and we'll add it in! This also applies to horses of course!

For example, here is a picture of Dr. Emma's sweet pony Ronan

12/28/2023

Please be careful if you are driving in today, the roads closer to the clinic are slippery! If you are concerned about making your appointment, please call and reschedule. Safe driving today!

10/10/2023

It appears the Muscoda area is having issues with Century link (now brightspeed), phone lines and internet, as well as Verizon services. We apologize for any inconvenience, if you need to reach us, please try our email [email protected]. We are currently using mobile hotspots through US cellular.

10/06/2023

A brown tabby, middle aged, Tom cat (now neutered) was hit by a car yesterday on county G outside of Muscoda. He was brought in by a good Samaritan and we have been taking care of him since. If anyone is missing this sweet boy, let us know. We will likely be finding a rescue or a home to foster/adopt him as he is super sweet despite some severe injuries. He has a nick in one of his ears likely from an old injury, that is the only marking we can find that may be truly identifiable.

09/19/2023

Another new thing that we have available is a Pet Portal!
This is for all animal owners.
You can have access to your pet's medical records and vaccinations. You can also request a prescription refill from the page, look at any upcoming appointments, and pay your bill if necessary.

In order to access your pet portal, your information must match what we have in our system. First and last name, email and phone number. If you would like access to the account and need to update your information, you may contact us through text: 608-737-3108, or email: [email protected].

The link to the pet portal is: https://petportal.vet/riverdalevet
you can also access the portal through our website (top right)

Edited to add: because this is a new service, only medical records from the end of August, going forward, will show up.

09/19/2023

Hello everyone!
We have another great update! Some of you may already be familiar with the new product we are stocking for an all-in-one flea, tick and heartworm prevention.

It is called Simparica Trio and has been on the market now for a few years. It is a chewable tablet just like Nexgard, but instead of having to purchase both Nexgard and Heartgard, you are getting just one chewable for all of your prevention needs. It is also more cost efficient.
This product still needs to be given every 30 days and is recommended to be given year-round, just like all other preventions.

Because we are adding this to our shelves, in order to not have too many items on our shelves, we will be selling Nexgard on our online pharmacy only. We will still carry Heartgard and Vectra 3D and Seresto collars for those who want to continue individual preventions and want to purchase in clinic.
We will continue to carry Nexgard until we are out of our current stock.

Our link to our online pharmacy is down below.

https://riverdalevet.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy/shop

09/06/2023

Note on reminders: the new system sent out a bunch of reminders automatically, but you should not get repeated reminders for overdue vaccinations, just the one reminder. If you get a reminder for an animal that is no longer with you, feel free to let us know so that we can update your account. If you would not like reminders for certain animals, please let us know at your next appointment.

08/22/2023

We have some exciting news! We are upgrading our software in our clinic. This will enable us to do things like send email and text reminders and also allow our clients access to their pet's vaccination records through a pet portal. These are just a few perks among many others for our staff. However, it is a big change for us all. Please bear with us for the next month while we acclimate to the changes. This may result in linger check out times and maybe slightly longer appointments. We thank you for your patience.

05/19/2023

We are closing at 5 today. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause, we will open back with regular hours on Monday.

03/28/2023

Update: the dog's owner has been found.

Lost dog? Found and brought to our clinic for microchip reading, no microchip found. He is in the care of the people who found him. please call if you have any information on him. An older neutered male.

12/22/2022

Due to the weather, the clinic is closed today and tomorrow. Emergency calls will be fielded through our answering service and the vet on call. Stay safe and warm everyone!

12/12/2022

This young boy was found on County O near richland center, if you recognize him, please give us a call.

09/13/2022

Oral health is so important for your equine friend's overall well-being and we always recommend you have your veterinarian check your horse’s teeth at least once a year.

Why? Here is one of the many reasons, straight from the mouth of the horse doctors at :

“Sharp points can form in your horse's mouth and create ulcers. Oral ulcers may present as dropping feed, reluctance to eat or decreased appetite, and/or resistance to the bit. Most oral ulcers heal very quickly after a good float and don't tend to cause future issues!”

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08/29/2022

Unfortunately, due to phone lines being down across Muscoda and the surronding area, our emergency line is also down. We are unable to provide emergency services tonight. If you have an emergency for small animal you can call Madison Vet Specialist at 608-274-7772. For equine emergencies you can call UW Madison at 608-263-7600.

08/09/2022

I want to say a big thank you to Dr. Erryn! She has been helping me with my 12 year old female dog, who we just found out has a heart arrhythmia. She has been very thorough and listened to everything I told her. Did a lot of tests. She is very caring and trying to do everything she can to help my girl! I appreciate your help so much, and am very thankful to have a good vet office close to home!

07/14/2022

It is always fun getting to work with this family on their horses. Good luck girls!

Whether it's roping, riding, or goat tying, Grace and Josie Waldenberger can do it all. Both girls are set to compete in the Nationals Final High School Rodeo next week

06/30/2022

Thank you Riverdale Veterinary Clinic for keeping Lucy up to date and healthy!
I strongly recommend seeking out Riverdale Vet Clinic for your pets needs!
Wonderful service from the entire staff!

06/14/2022

One mosquito bite can expose your dog to heartworm disease. Running a simple blood test lets us see if your dog has been exposed.

05/20/2022

We love when our clients spoil us! Thanks Chassity Bennett!

05/11/2022

This hot spell is a fierce one! Be sure your pets do not over heat.
If you’re hot, your dog is way hotter!

05/11/2022

How hot is too hot to ride?

A good rule of thumb is to add the current temperature and the humidity percent number together, if your total is less than 130 it is an ideal safe riding range. If your total is greater than 130 it can be dangerous for your horse.

Always remeber to supply fresh clean water for your horse.

05/01/2022

Many people always ask "Well how do wild animals survive?"... The answer is, they don't, at least not as long as your pet and not as healthy.

This is a gruesome picture, but a good reminder that with a simple monthly dewormer, like Heartgard, you can keep these from infesting your dog. We have seen quite the uptick in cases, since more pets from the south have been brought up for adoption.

It’s mosquito season. Is your dog on heartworm prevention?
Pictured is a coyote heart with a severe case of heartworm disease. This disease is completely preventable in our domestic dogs by simply using heartworm prevention.
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics

04/26/2022

Congrats on the new member!

04/20/2022

▪️A pyometra is a life threatening infection of the uterus.

▪️When a dog has a heat cycle, their cervix opens up which may allow bacteria to enter the uterus. The uterus then becomes a large puss filled sac like the picture below. Left untreated can result in death.

▪️Symptoms:
•Lethargic
•Discharge from v***a
•Foul odor
•Off food
•Vomiting
•Panting/weakness

▪️Prevention:
Spay your pets!

03/31/2022

Mark your calendars!

Breeding season is right around the corner. Make sure your mare is prepped and ready to go for her upcoming ultra-sound heat checks and the big A.I. appointment. Hera was in today for her uterine culture and cytology.

The most common causes of infertility in mares are endometritis or uterine infections. Call to schedule and discuss your mare’s needs for this upcoming breeding season.

03/25/2022

Sammy and Tammy would like to remind everyone to get their horse’s teeth checked yearly!

Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in horses and is primarily caused by forage debris impacted between cheek teeth. This is more of an issue in older horses, but can affect any age of horse.

Signs your horse may have periodontal disease include an odor coming from source, red swollen gums, and a painful mouth leading to loss of body condition.
Be sure to call and schedule an appointment to have your horse’s teeth checked.