Roxbury Animal Clinic

08/30/2024

We will be closed on Labor Day. We’ll be here regular hours on Saturday and return Tuesday, and as always, we will have someone on call for emergencies. Eden, Olive, and the rest of the Roxbury Animal Clinic crew wish you a relaxing and fun-filled day!

08/21/2024

It is with great sadness that we share that on Sunday August 18th, our practice manager Dorothy Laterreur lost her long battle with cancer. She was a loving, strong and fiercely capable veterinary technician & manager, whose career started in ER hospitals and general practice. She later transitioned into management, with a dream of one day running her own hospital. She gave her all to the job, no matter where she was working, somehow managing to battle stage 4 breast cancer for many years while working full-time as a practice manager. Dorothy joined our team only a couple of years ago, but her impact was enormous. She taught our management team so much about human resources, client care and business management. We will be forever grateful that she joined our team when she did. Our hearts go out to her husband Gill, son Karl and the rest of her family. Sleep well, dear Dorothy. You are missed.

08/19/2024

We are still open, but if you have an appointment today, depending on the route you take to get here, you may run in to some road closures. Here is a DOT list of road closures in the area in case you need it.

08/13/2024

08/07/2024

Beau is still feeling great on his drugs after surgery

08/03/2024

2:15PM UPDATE: Thank you all for your understanding today! We should be back to normal on Monday. Have a good weekend!

8:26AM UPDATE: Some things are back up and running, but our phones are in and out. If you try to call and can’t hear us, that is why. We’ll continue to update.

RAC CLIENTS! Our internet is down due to a Spectrum outage and therefore until it is up, our phones will be down, our computers, and our ability to take card payments. We are still here for our regularly scheduled day (8:00-1:00), so if you have a regularly scheduled appointment, you can still come. If you have to pay by card, we will need to take your card number down and process it later. We do not know when it will be back up again, so if you need us, you can to try to call, but please be patient with us if our phones are still down. We will post an update when we are back up again. Thank you for your understanding.

07/31/2024

Baby Sunny is very excited for his meloxicam treat! (But read more!)

Sunny and his brothers were castrated using the burdizzo method, also called “pinching” or “crushing.” A tool known as a burdizzo is used to crush both spermatic cords. His testicles will then get smaller over the next couple months and be absorbed in to his body. This method tends to be very popular because it’s not very invasive, recovery is very quick, and there isn’t a concern with flies as there is with surgery or banding sites.

There are some very important considerations for Sunny now that he is a wether (castrated goat). Sunny now has an increased risk of urolithiasis which can cause a urinary blockage that can develop at any point later in life. This is a very dangerous situation if it occurs, and while some treatment is possible, often the prognosis is poor. The good news for Sunny is that there are risk factors that his owner can avoid!
-The biggest risk factor is diet. NO GRAIN for Sunny!
-It doesn’t matter if the grain has ammonium chloride or if he loves it so much.
-No alfalfa or goat treats with alfalfa in it.
-Sunny should always have access to plenty of fresh water.
-Sunny should maintain a good weight and not get too fat.

With these measures, thankfully Sunny’s chances of developing urolithiasis/a urinary blockage are very low, and he can live a wonderful life with his owner and the rest of his goat herd.

07/24/2024

We are excited to announce that a sixth veterinarian is joining our practice in just under two weeks!

Dr. Lingna Horton is originally from Vermont, where she completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Science at the University of Vermont in 2019. In 2023, Dr. Horton graduated from Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine where she was trained in the medical and surgical care of large and small animals. She then moved to Reno, NV for a rigorous one-year rotating internship in mixed large animal medicine and surgery at Comstock Equine Hospital. At Comstock, she received advanced training in equine & farm animal medicine, dentistry and field surgery and is excited to bring these skills to the clients at RAC, and to resume working with small animal patients. Dr. Horton will be available for appointments starting August 6th. Equine dentistry services with Dr. Horton will be available starting mid-September 2024.

07/22/2024

Happy Monday! Ok y’all, caption this photo!

07/18/2024

One of the things that makes Roxbury Animal Clinic unique is that we are a mixed animal practice. This means that we not only see small animals (cats and dogs), but also large animals such as cows, horses, goats, sheep, etc. Some of you already know that we do farm/house calls. A lot of people assume that we just see large animals on farms and small animals in the clinic, but did you know we have large animals trailered in to the clinic? We also see small animals on farm/house calls! We see anything anywhere! (Some restrictions apply.)

07/12/2024

Pop quiz answer: You guessed it! Those gross wiggly worms were heartworms in their larval stage in a blood sample. In adulthood, heartworms can be a foot long and live in the host’s heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels eventually causing severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs. Treatment is very involved and expensive and carries risks. The best thing pet owners can do is to be up to date on their heartworm prevention.

There are a few myths we hear when having this discussion in the clinic.
- “This is a southern thing. We don’t see heartworm up north.” While it is much more common in the south, we are seeing rising cases here in the north. Our clinic has several active heartworm cases we are treating.
- “I spray my yard. My dog really doesn’t go anywhere, so I don’t need to use heartworm prevention.” Heartworm is transmitted via mosquito. If there are mosquitos, there is a potential for your dog to get it.

We get it. It can be hard to remember to give your pet their dose. There are several heartworm prevention options from a monthly oral chew that also covers fleas and ticks to an annual injection. Give us a call or chat with us at your next appointment about what option may be best for you.

07/06/2024

Happy Saturday! Let’s brighten up this sweltering weekend with silly pet/livestock pictures! (Edit) Message us your pictures, and we’ll share the ridiculousness.

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day! We hope you all have a wonderful time with family and friends. The clinic is closed today, though as always, we do have staff on call for emergencies.

06/30/2024

The 4th of July is almost here! While this can be a great day of celebration with your family, some elements of how we celebrate can be stressful for the furry members of our family. Here are some things we recommend:
-Don’t wait until Wednesday to pick up your calming medications for your pets who need them. Call early and pick them up early so we can make sure you have them in hand for the 4th. Remember we are closed on the 4th.
-Fireworks are stressful. Do not bring your pets to events or parties where there are fireworks.
-Keep your pets leashed at all times if outside, and try not to leave your pets unattended. There is a 30-60% increase in lost pets each year.
-Keep your pets busy with interactive and enrichment toys.
-Try to muffle the sound or try a thunder shirt.
-Comfort your pets, and create a space for them where they can feel safe.

06/26/2024

It’s time! We are now accepting new clients. Give us a call to schedule your pet appointments or farm calls, and tell your friends!

06/15/2024

Reminder that our furry friends are more susceptible to heat stroke as we approach some hot weather in the upcoming days!
Stay cool and hydrated☀️

06/08/2024

Just a friendly reminder as we head into the summer months! Your car warms up quick on a hot summer day. Best to leave the fur kids at home where they’ll be cooler and happier.

05/20/2024

UPDATE: PHONES ARE BACK UP!
Our phones are down! Happy Monday! We’re actively working on getting them back up. In the meantime, our answering service is taking emergency calls, and you can still reach us by email at [email protected]. We will update you all when they are back up.

04/10/2024

We are very excited to welcome Dr. Michaila Wall, DVM to the practice as of June 3rd!

Dr. Wall grew up in Woodbury, CT and graduated from Post University in 2020 with a double major in Biology & Equine Studies and a minor in chemistry. She then moved to Mississippi to attend the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, from which she will graduate in May 2024. Dr. Wall has special interests in small animal and food animal medicine. She will be living in Roxbury with her fiancé Joe and her soul kitty, Maggie.

03/20/2024

Baby season is in full swing, and we’re excited about our new portable ultrasound we can take on the road to do pregnancy checks and so much more! Daisy and her babies made excellent patients for Dr. Timm.

02/27/2024

FYI for all RAC clients:
From mid-March until early August, two of our veterinarians will be taking temporary family leave – at different but back-to-back times. So, in that time frame, we will be short by one veterinarian. As such, while we will always do our utmost to accommodate client schedules and be available for emergency situations, there may be times we simply do not have the staff available, and we will need to refer you elsewhere. Please know that this is only something we will do if necessary and in the best interest of your pets and livestock. We are in the process of hiring additional veterinarians, but they will not be available to start until mid-summer. We appreciate your understanding and your continued loyalty to our practice.

02/12/2024

DELAYED OPENING TUESDAY 2/13/24
The clinic will be open 2pm to 6pm on Tuesday afternoon only, due to the forecasted inclement weather.

If you have an emergency, please call the clinic to speak with one of our doctors who can triage your emergency and schedule your animal to be seen when road conditions allow, or refer you to the nearest emergency center dependent on species.

Bundle up with your furry friends and stay warm & safe everyone!

01/20/2024

When you don’t know what’s more exciting, visiting your friends at the vet or getting a cookie

01/01/2024

As of January 1st 2024, we are no longer accepting new clients, with the exception of farm and equine patients within 12 miles of the clinic.

This change is temporary and only expected to last 6-8 months. This will allow us to see our current patients in a timely fashion, lessen wait times to get in for appointments & surgeries, and overall focus on providing the best care possible. Thank you for your understanding!!

12/21/2023

HOLIDAY HOURS
We will be closing at 12pm on Saturday, Dec 23rd and closed on Christmas Day, Dec 25th. We will re-open for normal hours on Tuesday, Dec 26th. We will also be closed on New Years Day, Jan 1st.

Please check medications to make sure your pet has what he/she needs during the holidays. Remember to give us 24 hours’ notice to fill prescriptions for you.

We wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday!

11/23/2023

We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving, full of delicious food!! 🦃
The office is closed for the holiday so everyone can spend time with their families, but we will be open for regular hours on Friday.

11/22/2023

There has been a surge in cases of an unknown canine respiratory illnesses in recent months throughout the US. Currently, a definitive cause for these infections has not been found. If you notice your dog coughing, sneezing or acting unwell, please call us. At this time we are recommending avoiding areas where groups of dogs gather, such as dog parks.

11/12/2023

It's that time of year again. Don't forget to vote for us!
Thank you to all our supporters.

The annual Best of Litchfield County - Readers Choice issue includes the local businesses with the most votes from our readers. In the guide, we have listed the three businesses in each category with the most votes.

08/02/2023

Congratulations to Chris Mard who won the drawing!!