Osseo-Augusta Veterinary Clinic

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Osseo-Augusta Veterinary Clinic!
Here are some great pet safety tips for this weekend.

Traditional thanksgiving foods are one of the biggest causes of pet emergencies. You can feast, but they shouldn't!

Feast mode: ON—but not for your pets! 🦃✨ Keep onions, grapes, chocolate, and fatty trimmings off their plates to avoid a holiday ER visit.

Make sure to do a meet-and-greet outside with any dogs who will be in attendance, and always monitor kids and dogs when together for a stress-free celebration.

For holiday do’s and don’ts for dogs, check out our blog (https://aercmn.com/rules-for-the-dog-on-turkey-day/) your quick guide to a safe, happy Thanksgiving. Cheers to full hearts, not full waiting rooms!

11/21/2025

Some great reminders to consider during this recent disease outbreak in the southern US.

This is info directly from Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP):

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has been notified an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)/Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in horses that attended barrel racing and rodeo events in Texas and Oklahoma in November. Several cases of EHM have been confirmed in Texas and Oklahoma, with reports of additional cases and equine deaths pending investigation.

DATCP is monitoring this situation closely. Currently, there are no reported cases of EHV/EHM in Wisconsin. The last reported case in Wisconsin was in April 2025. Texas and Oklahoma are still working to notify states of participants in these events. DATCP will follow-up with any participants from Wisconsin to mitigate further spread of the disease.

Horse Owners: If your horses traveled to Texas, Oklahoma, or other equine events where EHV exposure may have occurred, please contact our office directly: (608) 590-5997. We will provide instructions regarding isolation and monitoring.

As we continue to monitor the current outbreak of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHM) infection, let's take this opportunity to discuss once more the importance of biosecurity measures to stop disease spread. We recommend the following biosecurity precautions for horse owners, particularly if their horses have recently traveled to horse shows or were exposed to horses that have traveled:

1) Monitor horses for clinical signs (including fever, discharge from the nostrils, toe-dragging or a lack of balance) and take the temperature twice daily. Temperature greater than 101.5 F is considered a fever.

2) Immediately isolate any horse(s) showing clinical signs. Equine herpesvirus is an aerosolized virus and is spread through shared airspace, direct contact, and contaminated caretakers or equipment. A good isolation area is a separate barn or shelter that does not share airspace with healthy horses.

3) Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated.

4) Contact your veterinarian to evaluate your horse and to propose a comprehensive biosecurity protocol.

5) Increase biosecurity measures that include extensive cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment that come in contact with affected horses: wash or sanitize your hands between interacting with horses; take time while filling water buckets and feed tubs, do not cross contaminate; minimize the use of shared equipment and tack.

6) Make sure your horse is up to date on vaccinations.

7) Establish communication with all parties involved (owners, boarders, trainers, etc.).

More resources and information regarding biosecurity are available on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity

To learn more Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), visit: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!! We would love to see your fur babies in costume, so if you have a picture please drop it below! We have also had the pleasure of seeing a few costumes in clinic yesterday and today!

10/12/2025

A veterinary clinic can't run without an amazing support staff. We may be a little impartial, but we think we're pretty darn lucky to have the staff that we do.

A huge thanks to our support staff for getting us through all the ups and downs every single day! We can't thank you all enough. Enjoy this week dedicated to all the things you do.

10/09/2025

As the weather turns colder your dog still needs parasite protection!

Reach out for our current special in clinic rebates when you purchase the new Bravecto Quantum flea and tick injectable with Sentinel heartworm preventative chews.

10/06/2025

The Osseo clinic will have limited availability for urgent and emergency appointments from Friday, October 10-Monday, October 20.

A quick reminder to call ahead for routine small and large animal appointments as we are booking out several weeks at this time.

10/03/2025

Announcement for our Augusta clinic clients! Please call the Osseo office if you need to schedule an appointment or refill any medications.

10/02/2025

Bravecto Quantum is now available at our clinic! Call the office to set up an appointment if you are interested in getting this 12 MONTH injection for your dog to protect from fleas and ticks.

10/01/2025

Ticks are ramping up for winter. We have a new way to protect your pets from this threat.
We will now be offering Bravecto Quantum. This is a 12 month injection that prevents fleas and ticks!!
Click the link for more product information.
If you are interested in this injection for your pet, give the office a call to set up an appointment.

09/25/2025

These boys are ready to go to a new forever home after their awesome grooms at Spring Brook Dog Resort, LLC this week. Please call the clinic if you're interested in meeting them. 715-597-3158.

09/24/2025

Huge thank you to Spring Brook and Tiffany for helping these guys out! They feel so much better after their spa day! They will be ready to go to their new fur-ever homes tomorrow! They are not a bonded pair and are currently still intact. Please reach out at 715-597-3158 with any interest in these sweet boys.

09/22/2025