Dr. Laura Veterinary Services INC

09/10/2024

You can’t be everything to everyone
But
To someone you are their everything. ❤️🐾

06/17/2024

Young vet in the making!
I love it when kids are excited about taking care of their animals

06/05/2024

Truth!

05/12/2024

05/03/2024

This little guy sure gets around!

05/03/2024

Making his rounds…

Z the zebra stopped by to hang out with the sheep.

02/27/2024

Get over to Flower World and visit the new lambs!

02/15/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/05/2024

01/07/2024

It’s lambing time!!!!

01/06/2024

12/29/2023

This handsome guy says “Hello”

12/22/2023

Happy Holiday!!

This is Rob, a one month old Zebu calf

Enjoying this 55 degree weather

12/02/2023

Update on the “bizarre” respiratory illness in dogs

Here is information that we have currently. We appreciate all your diligence and patience in this evolving situation.
How many reports of atypical respiratory disease has the WSDA receive
Since August 2023, a total of 16 reports from veterinarians have been submitted to the Washington State Department of Agriculture concerning atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC). Of those 16 reports, two cases have met what WA considers an atypical CIRDC case. The two confirmed cases are recovering. WSDA is still collecting more information on the other 14 reports to ensure we provide accurate information. The morbidity and mortality remains low, according to the reports provided to the state.
Are the cases regionally distributed?
At this time, half of the cases reported in the state are in King County, which may be consistent with urban population distribution. We did have an outbreak reported in a single animal rescue in Spokane County. Otherwise, we have not been able to link cases to each other.
County

Number of Reports

Clark. 1
Island. 2
King. 7
Pierce 1
Skamania 1
Snohomish. 1
Spokane. 3

Are laboratories seeing an uptick in cases?
WSDA works very closely with Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Washington State University (WSU-WADDL) to be sure we are tracking submissions and diagnostics. At this time, WSU WADDL has not reported an uptick in case submissions to the laboratory. Case reports have identified various causes with no linking cause between cases. It is important to remember that there are many underlying causes of canine respiratory disease. We are continuing to encourage diagnostics to help us better understand trends.
Have dogs been tested for SARS-COV2 (COVID 19)?
Several laboratories across the United States are working diligently to try to isolate any new pathogen that may be implicated or any correlation with positive COVID 19 households. Although dogs can be susceptible to SARS COV 2, experts reported that so far, all the cases submitted have been negative.
What to do if you suspect a case?
There has been no official case definition provided to the states from the United States Department of Agriculture for atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC). However, WA has adopted the following case definition:

WA Case Definition:
· Negative Canine Infection Respiratory Disease (CIRD) diagnostic panel.
o Panel should include diagnostics for:
§ Bordetella bronchiseptica, canine adenovirus 2, canine distemper virus, canine herpesvirus 1, canine influenza virus (subtypes H3N8 and H3N2), canine respiratory coronavirus, and canine parainfluenza virus, all by real time PCR.
o If the panel is negative:
· And the patient has displayed any of the below clinical syndromes:
o Chronic mild-moderate tracheobronchitis with a prolonged duration (6-8 weeks or longer) that is minimally or not responsive to antibiotics.
o Chronic pneumonia that is minimally or not responsive to antibiotics.
o Acute pneumonia that rapidly becomes severe and often leads to poor outcomes in as little as 24-36 hours

As of right now, there is no funding to pay for CIRD diagnostic panels.

11/08/2023

Hope you are all enjoying the rain!

10/06/2023

❤️fan club!

09/25/2023

Enjoying the rain this Monday afternoon!

08/25/2023

Thank you 4H for the wonderful award!
See you all at the fair!

07/21/2023

**"Owning Sheep as Pets: Because Who Needs a Normal Pet When You Can Have a Fuzzy Lawnmower?"**

🐑 Tired of owning cute and cuddly pets that actually show affection? Look no further! Sheep are here to grace your life with their aloofness and undeniable charm. Here's what it's *really* like to own sheep as pets:

1. **Emotionless Companions**: Enjoy the company of pets that will never show excitement, love, or anything resembling human emotion. Sheep are masters at keeping a poker face.

2. **Living Lawn Ornaments**: Forget about spending hours mowing your lawn; sheep are natural lawnmowers on hooves! Sit back and watch as they munch their way through your meticulously planned garden.

3. **Cuddles? Nah!**: If you enjoy being rejected by your pets when seeking affection, sheep are the perfect match. They'll look at you with disinterest as you attempt to pet them, wondering why you're disturbing their all-important grazing time.

4. **Walking Fashion Statements**: Embrace the stylish look of hay and grass stuck to your clothes after every interaction with your sheep. Who needs a lint roller when you have fluffy, fuzzy friends?

5. **Escape Artists Extraordinaire**: Prepare for the excitement of playing "Catch the Sheep" as your woolly companions repeatedly attempt to outsmart you by escaping from their enclosures.

6. **Endless Wool, Anyone?**: Enjoy the never-ending supply of wool, even if you have no idea what to do with it. Knitting a sweater, anyone?

7. **Baaa-rilliant Conversations**: Revel in the stimulating conversations with your sheep, where they express their opinions through a variety of impressive "baa" sounds.

*Disclaimer: Owning sheep as pets may lead to an abundance of grassy lawns, limited emotional connection, and a newfound appreciation for the simple joys of non-responsive companions. Be prepared for a unique, woolly journey with these fluffy, four-legged characters! 🐑🌾*

07/13/2023

Happy July!!

05/06/2023

❤️

04/01/2023

During the month of April we will be offering free baby goat rentals. Great for families, parties, kid events and all ages.

Disclaimers
*may be or probably will be adult goats or in tact male goats (bucks)
*may not be friendly (keep children and other animals secured)
*not responsible for any damage that will most likely occur
*if you’re still reading…Happy April Fools Day!