Northern Lights Veterinary Service

11/04/2024

11/01/2024

Hopefully this cold weather sends those pesky ticks scuttling away but we have seen a huge upTICK in Lyme this fall. Spotlighting two diseases transmitted by ticks:

Tick Borne: Equine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (Anaplasma) and Lyme Disease

Causal Agent: Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Anaplasma), Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme)

Signs of Anaplasma: Fever. Other signs include depression, mild limb edema, ataxia, partial anorexia, depression, reluctance to move, limb edema, petechiation, and icterus/jaundice.

Signs of Lyme: Shifting leg or non-specific lameness, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, and sometimes difficulty breathing. We often see chronic diarrhea with Lyme horses from the inflammation.

How We Test: Blood tests

Treatment: Antibiotics and supportive care. Some horses will remain seropositive for Lyme after treatment

Prevention: Tick control measures like avoiding tall grass, using tick preventatives like Equispot and UltraBoss. Vaccinate for Lyme. There is no vaccine available for Anaplasma.

10/31/2024

Ooky spooky creepy crawlies with some education - check out the inside of this horse’s mouth!

10/30/2024

We got to share tricks and treats at the Skandia Farmer’s Market!

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day! We get to cuddle many cute barn cats at the farms we visit. Share your favorite barn cats with us!

10/28/2024

Some good tips for winter preparation

Have you started preparing your farm for winter? Consider adding these tasks to your to do list. 🐴 🍂🧹

10/21/2024

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10/18/2024

Our vet truck got a thorough cat scan today! Enjoy the gorgeous weather with your horses this weekend!

10/14/2024

We are celebrating our employees this National Veterinary Technician week! They keep our doctors firing on all cylinders so we can take care of your horses.

10/11/2024

We had a great time hosting Dr. Aumann learning about complementary medicine yesterday! We will be getting you more information about future schedules for acupuncture and traditional Chinese and herbal medicine. In the meantime, Dr. Lara offers Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy at the office or on the farm!

10/10/2024

Our acupuncture demo with Dr. Aumann from Del Dios Veterinary Acupuncture is slated to start at 9:30am but the coffee and donuts are here already! See you soon!

10/08/2024

We had some great lights last night! This cool weather reminds us that winter is coming. This is a great time to have an exam and evaluation for your older horses to make sure they thrive this winter and gives us time to prepare for any changes they may need.

10/07/2024

Don’t forget to come by the office for a demonstration THIS Thursday at 9:30am!

10/06/2024

We have been informed that our after hours answering service may not let you leave a message with an AT&T phone. If this is the case and you cannot leave a message, please call back repeatedly or send a text/email. Thanks for your patience as we work through this.

10/02/2024

Join us for a free VSMT and acupuncture demonstration on October 10th at 9:30am at the office with Dr. Aumann visiting from Copper Harbor!

Dr. Ann-Marie Aumann DVM CVA CVCH established Del Dios Veterinary Acupuncture in 2017 to focus on healing patients through Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) by providing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to equine and canine patients. She has recently relocated to the UP after working on sport horses out west.

09/30/2024

This weekend, we got to participate in and help teach an anatomy dissection - bringing clinical correlations to the textbook anatomy. A long weekend of learning and teaching!

09/25/2024

We are changing our phone system so please bear with us while we figure out the bugs. If you have an emergency, please call and leave a message. If you don’t hear back, call back, email, or text.

09/19/2024

Wow check out this video on enteroliths!

09/18/2024

Consider riding or attending Sally’s Ride THIS WEEKEND to support the rescue and care of neglected horses in our community.

09/17/2024

"F" IS FOR FALL-CHECKLIST! 🍂🍁

As the cooler weather moves in, now is the time to crack down on housing, nutrition, and preventative health strategies suitable for the arrival of winter.

Check out this list of essential items on the horse owner's fall to-do list, but there is much more that needs to be done—like having your horse's blankets repaired and waterproofed, securing and storing hay properly, assessing your shelters for safety and soundness, etc.

Note that your equine veterinarian is one of your greatest allies this season, so be sure to consult them and discuss vaccination and deworming protocols appropriate for your horse’s situation. This is also a great opportunity to chat about recommended changes in nutrition and exercise programs as well!

09/12/2024

Always monitor your hay for foxtails! They can cause nasty gingivitis and painful gums.

09/11/2024

Did you know? We are accepting new large animal clients. Call the office or email for an appointment!

09/04/2024

We will be in the Eastern UP on Monday September 9th if you need advanced lameness or dentistry care for your horse. Contact the office to get on the schedule!