Dr. Mack is on vacation so Dogtor Chester is here to lend a paw!
Charcoal Covered?!
Logan had the distinct pleasure of assisting one of our more energetic patients with charcoal.
We feed charcoal to certain patients in intervals to help bind toxins (usually that the pet or stock ingested). In this case, some moldy plant material led to a suspect Penitrem A ingestion, which causes tremors, weakness and can lead to dangerous or fatal seizure activity.
Combinations of oral activated charcoal, medications, intralipid therapy, muscle relaxants and supportive care is determined by our doctors....and this patient did so well....Logan wore some of the charcoal!
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Cheetgrass/Foxtail Problems?
This invasive plant can be a serious pain, literally!
The seeds imbed and bury themselves in toes, ears, noses and all other unpleasant places!
This poor pup had a draining tract between her toes that required removal, bandaging, and care. She is on the mend!
Preventative care includes picking those buggers off your pets and shaving fuzzy feet clean...especially anything with wire hair.
#vettechsofinstagram #vettech #veterinary #dogs #veterinarymedicine #veterinarian
Time for some Dental Care!
Dental health is an integral part of equine care! Time to get that physical, float and vaccines scheduled.
#vettechlife #vettechsofinstagram #VetTech #ruralvet #veterinarian #horses #equine
Time for some Dental Care!
Dental health is an integral part of equine care! Time to get that physical, float and vaccines scheduled.
#vettechlife #vettechsofinstagram #VetTech #ruralvet #veterinarian #horses #equine
Easter FUN!
A little late on the posting, but we had some Easter Egg Hunt FUN last week. Docs hid prize stuffed eggs and team hunted...it got a little "hairy" (get it) and some eggs are still missing.
No worries, docs are proud and monitoring the yet to be found eggs!
#vet #vettechlife #vettech #vettechsofinstagram #veterinarian #ruralliving #mixedanimalvet #eastervibes easter
Easter FUN!
A little late on the posting, but we had some Easter Egg Hunt FUN last week. Docs hid prize stuffed eggs and team hunted...it got a little "hairy" (get it) and some eggs are still missing.
No worries, docs are proud and monitoring the yet to be found eggs!
#vet #vettechlife #vettech #vettechsofinstagram #veterinarian #ruralliving #mixedanimalvet #eastervibes
Happy National Ag Day!🐮🐷🐔🦆🐴🐄🐎🐖🐓🦃🪿🌳🌱🌿🌻🌽🍞🧀🥚🍗🍖🍔🚜❤️
These timeless words for Paul Harvey showcases the numerous jobs and struggles of our farmers and ranchers in Agriculture. Tag a farmer or rancher to thank them today!
Thank you Noah Young on Tiktok for the amazing video!
Happy National Ag Day!
Happy National Ag Day!🐮🐷🐔🦆🐴🐄🐎🐖🐓🦃🪿🌳🌱🌿🌻🌽🍞🧀🥚🍗🍖🍔🚜❤️
These timeless words for Paul Harvey showcases the numerous jobs and struggles of our farmers and ranchers in Agriculture. Tag a farmer or rancher to thank them today!
Thank you Noah Young on Tiktok for the amazing video!
More BABIES!
This litter was born by c section a week or so ago!
Mom and babies are doing GREAT!
#VetTech #goatvet #cowvet #veterinary #ruralvet #veterinaryclinic #babyseason #veterinarycare #vettechlife
Baby Season is upon us!
Our team has been busy helping moms of all species getting babies into this world!
Remember - cows should have Progress Every Hour in labor and we recommend calling (even for timing questions) sooner rather than later.
Goats and sheep should move along even quicker and all livestock babies "dive" out...
Two Legs and a Head first!
TAH Baby Squad!
#vettech #veterinary #ruralvet #veterinarycare #veterinaryclinic #vettechlife #babyseason #calvingseason #calving #kidding #lambing #cowvet #goatvet
Are your Bulls Ready? Our All Season Bull Deal is BACK & BETTER!
We are offering discounted Breeding Soundness Exams (BSEs)
or
Breeding Soundness Exams AND our Bull Health Package
(a $50 value for a serious discount)
We also have items we think hold value!
Neogen genomic testing can show you the value of lack there of in a herd raised bull
Trich testing is a preventative measure for next year's calf crop! Yes, there were numerous cases of Trich found in Kansas last year (just imagine how many were not found)
701x (701x.com) carries and supports unique and innovative tracking tags that can tell you when animals are ill, calving, out of their pasture, not mounting cows (ie bulls), being stolen/transported, and more! Stay tuned for more info in one of our local herds!
#vettech #veterinary #veterinarycare #veterinaryclinic #vettechlife #ruralvet #bulls
Farm Cat Frenzy Success!
The team neutered, spayed, vaccinated and more over 60 cats!!
Now we LOVE KITTIES, trust me...we have spoiled barn cats to prove it, BUT population management through humane, long-term solutions helps cats live longer, heathier lives with more disease control and less overcrowding for select resources
Estimates show that 2 cats can reproduce to 16 cats in 1 year and those 16 become 128 in 2 years!
Now these kitties can return to their hunting and mousing duties watching over their homes!
#vettech #veterinary #veterinarycare #veterinaryclinic #catlover #vettechlife #sheltercats #adoptdontshop #catchandrelease #catsoftiktok
Time for that Winter Before and Spring After cut?!
(Yes, that is the same doodle!)
Our groomer has busy making our canine friends (and feline) more comfy! Long or matted coats do not allow for good skin air flow and can lead to hot spots, skin infection and ear infections -
A fresh cut, soothing bath, ear cleaning, nail trim and anal gland expression is part of each full grooming. Grooming is available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at our Plainville location!
#vettech #veterinary #veterinarycare #veterinaryclinic #vettechlife #dog #catlover #groom #doggrooming #dogbath
Behind the Scenes....
We know having a pet away from home is nerve wracking, especially a sick one!
This week we have a pretty special orange boy who is starting to feel better and show us his loving, funny and demanding self. He absolutely expects that all treatments come with a lap, extensive snuggles and attention on demand ;)
This little fluffy dude, survived the Four County Fire a few years ago and is here battling some infection issues.
#rurallife #cowvet #veterinarycare #veterinaryclinic #veterinary #ruralvet #vettech #vettechlife #catlife #catsoftiktok #vetmed
CALVING KICKOFF....
We have seen several very pregnant cows, several already calved cows ...but is the official CALVING COW (or Heifer in this case) Kickoff.
Drs. Tori & Still and Hailey hit the road (albeit muddy, but we're not complaining) to help this heifer that had not had progress in two hours with visible contractions
Remember our motto:
Progress Every Hour
Some grunting, turning and guidance later....this little boy AND girl arrived!
Question: Why is the Boy AND Girl part important?? Comment with your answer!
The crew left 2 bags of colostrum replacer, one for each calf, to make sure they get a good start on life and give mom a chance to catch up.
Great work to the rancher and team!
#veterinary #VeterinaryMedicine #veterinarian #VetTechLife #vetmed #cow #beefcows #twins #rurallife #cowvet #ruralvet #veterinarycare #calvingseason #calving #veterinaryclinic #rural #ruralKansas
SPROCKET needs a HOME - ROUND 2
By no fault of anyone, his first attempt was not a good fit and Sprocket is back on the hunt for his forever home!
This fluffy munchkin is sweet, adorable, playful and bunches of fun! He has a lot of drive to please and is very social!
#adoptdontshop #adoptabledogs #adoptme #veterinary #veterinarymedicine #veterinarian #vettechlife #vetmed #PlainvilleKS #rookscounty #dogsofinstagram #doglove #dogslife
DOTTIE is Home!! We are so excited for Dottie and her new family! She is settling in well!
(PS Sprocket, by no fault of his own, is back on the hunt for a home)
#veterinary #veterinarymedicine #veterinarian #vettechlife #vetmed #theanimalhospital #ruralvet #adoptdontshop #adoptabledogs
Farm Cat Frenzy!!
Cats must be 6 months old, no proof of Rabies or sterilization will be given.
Call to Reserve your spot today!!
#vetmed #cat #catlife #veterinarymedicine #tnrsaveslives
Its Cold - Like Really Cold - and Livestock can struggle in these conditions!
Help them power through this Great Plains weather with some practical info! This is all about cold index and helping animals produce and maintain enough heat to survive unscathed.
SHELTER:
We may not have big barns like our northern counterparts, but a WINDBREAK is a great tool to aiding stock. BEDDING allows stock to rest and retain heat and any way to keep their hair coat DRY helps dramatically.
WATER:
Ice is a never-ending battle, but dehydration reduces circulation and makes it more difficult for animals to produce and utilize heat. Animals also risk intestinal blockages (colic) when dehydrated and HYPOTHERMIA often leads to death.
NUTRITION:
As temperatures drop and cold index issues intensify animals need more ENERGY to produce and distribute heat. Add easily accessible GOOD quality forages to daily feeding and if you supplement with corn or distillers - consider doing it every other day, 1 to 2 pounds per head (adult cows) and in the late AFTERNOON - then maximum heat is produced during the night.
Here is a more comprehensive article:https://extension.sdstate.edu/sites/default/files/2021-05/S-0013-08.pdf
#ruralveterinarian #rurallife #cowvet #cow #cows #beefcows #veterinary #veterinarymedicine #vetmedlife #Veterinarian #cowvet
