Three Peaks Veterinary Services

11/20/2025

11/13/2025

We are seeing a lot of this lately in our area. Here is some more information about it!

Pigeon Fever, caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, is a fly-borne disease that’s becoming increasingly common across the U.S. Once mostly seen on the West Coast, it’s now emerging in southern and eastern states.

🔍 How It Spreads:
Flies play a major role in transmission, carrying the bacteria (which originally lives in the soil) from draining abscesses or contaminated soil to other horses. Infection can occur through:

• Flies landing on open wounds or scrapes
• Contact with contaminated dirt or pus
• Direct contact with an infected horse

⚠️ Signs to Watch For:
Pigeon Fever can show up in several ways:

1️⃣ External Abscesses (most common)
• Swelling, often on the chest or belly (“pigeon breast” look)
• Abscesses that rupture or drain thick pus

2️⃣ Internal Abscesses on Organs (less common but serious)
• Signs include anorexia, lethargy, weight loss, colic, pneumonia, fever, respiratory tract disease
• Require prolonged therapy and close monitoring with an overall worse prognosis

3️⃣ Lymphangitis/Vasculitis
• Swelling of the limbs (one or more can be affected)
• Inability/difficulty moving limbs
• Fever
• This form can mimic clinical signs of other conditions like cellulitis, purpura hemorrhagica, Strangles associated vasculitis, and lymphangitis

🩺 Diagnosis:
Your veterinarian can confirm the infection through:
• Bacterial culture
• SHI titer (blood test)
• PCR testing (purulent exudate, biopsy of affected tissue, internal abscess exudate)

💊 Treatment:
• Hydrotherapy
• Anti-inflammatories
• Abscess lavage and lancing
• Antimicrobials AT DIRECTION of your veterinarian

🛡️ Prevention Tips:
• Keep fly populations under control
• Isolate horses with draining abscesses
• Dispose of pus and bedding safely to reduce contamination

If you suspect your horse has Pigeon Fever, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Additional recourses:

AAEP Guidelines: https://aaep.org/resource/pigeon-fever-corynebacterium-pseudotuberculosis/

EDCC: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/pigeon-fever

10/25/2025

OPENING TUESDAY OCTOBER 28th!! Call now to book or stop by the first day to say hello and check out the full remodel!

10/01/2025

Vet Day at the Barn

Three Peaks Veterinary will be at the PMLA Equestrian Center on Monday, October 13th. This visit is open to the community and large animals are welcome. Services include dentals, x-rays, vaccines, and more.

➡️ If you’d like to get on the schedule, please call Three Peaks directly and let us know as well so we can plan ahead.

At this time, small animals should make an appointment at their new clinic located in Groveland.

PMLA Barn Office: 1 (209) 962-8667

09/30/2025

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

09/26/2025

Great one day event for all horse owners!!

Registration for UC Davis Horse Day 2025 is OPEN!

Head on over to our website to check out what's in store at this fun and educational event and snag your tickets now! There is sure to be something for every equine enthusiast with a wide range of topics to choose from. We can't wait to see you there!

https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/facilities/horsebarn/horse-day

09/06/2025

✨ Exciting news for our Groveland pets! ✨
We will let everyone know when we have an official opening date and are ready to start taking appointments!!

05/12/2025

Doug's sister, Lacee, is our incredible technician. Please spread the word and join us for a great day to support Doug and the entire Mount family!

Please join the Mount family June, 7th at The Oakdale Rodeo Grounds; not just for Team Roping but to help support in the Silent Auction! Anything will help Dougs family during this trying time! ✨️🙏

03/25/2025

We have 2-3 more spots available for our equine dental clinic April 1st. Please call 209-703-0654 for more information or to reserve your spot! *Haul in only*

03/07/2025

🌸🐴 Spring Vet Clinic Days Are Almost Here! 🩺 🐾🌿

Don’t forget—our Spring Vet Clinic Days are coming up soon at the PMLA Equestrian Center! 🏇🐶

📅 March 13, 2025 – Pioneer Equine Hospital
📅 March 25, 2025 – Three Peaks Veterinary Services
📍 13309 Cliffton Way, Groveland, CA 95321

Take advantage of on-site vaccinations, dental exams, Coggins testing, deworming, lameness evaluations, and more! 🐎✅

💡 Open to the community—No PML residency required!

Reserve your spot today!

02/26/2025

Mark your calendars 🗓️

Our annual rabies vaccination 💉 clinic schedule is posted! First clinic will be May 3rd (12pm-2pm)

💲10 per rabies vaccine

📍10040 Victoria Way, Jamestown CA 95327

📲209-694-2730

11/22/2024

Copperopolis and surrounding area pet owners! We’re coming to you December 5th! Please see below for more information.