Countryside Mobile Veterinary Services

07/07/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Hi everyone Dr. Saintsing will be out of the area attending the annual American Veterinary Medical Association conference from the 9-16th. Replying to text may be sporadic during this time but is still the best way to contact her. Please understand that this is work related activities and not free time or a vacation. These events are require for all licensed veterinarians and are not cheap. It’s an opportunity for her to get the newest most up to date information on diseases, treatments surgery’s and more. It’s also where information on new medications and products is given.
Again feel free to reach out with any questions you may have but also understand that there is a 4 hour time zone difference and there is something scheduled or going on during most of the morning, afternoon and evening during these conferences leaving little free time.
Normal activities will resume as soon as she returns.
Thank you.

06/17/2026

Exzolt is a newer product that helps with ticks in cattle and also is now labeled for treatment and prevention of new world screwworms. Price is down from what it was very shortly after it came out and is well within reasonable range considering how severe tick infestations in cattle have been across all the regions we serve. The 1L bottle will treat ~40 1100lb head. Please reach out if you are interested in getting some for your herd.

06/05/2026

***PSA***

05/23/2026

PSA

Wythe residents - please share this important notice about a rabid cat in the area!

05/06/2026

05/02/2026

Hey everyone! Next Friday May 8th is the opening of The Sheep Detectives movie we will 100% be at the Jonesville (Elkin) cinema for the opening night. There might be more adventure to come but right now this is all we can 100% as of this moment today be sure of. We understand that this might be a little bit of a drive for our further away friends but without a good centralize location and the possibility of ….MORE…. this worked out best for everyone.
This is a movie based off the book “Three Bags Full” (translated from its original German) there will be high quality characters, twist and turns. The movie is rated as a family friendly movie.

02/25/2026

The State Laboratory has notified us that a raccoon submitted for testing was infected with the rabies virus.

The raccoon was found on Echo Drive in a horse pasture. There is no evidence to believe the horses had physical contact with the raccoon. This is the first confirmed rabies case in the county this year.

Visit to https://nc-caldwellcounty.civicplus.com/197/Rabies to learn how to protect your pets from rabies.

02/25/2026

*****PSA******
Rabies can infect ANY MAMMAL!!! It is recommended to have any animals vaccinated for rabies. Large animals typically every year and small animals as is recommended per state regulations. If you don’t know if your animal can be vaccinated please ask. It is the law that a licensed veterinarian must give all rabies vaccines.

02/13/2026

*****HUGE SHEEP/GOAT medication PSA****

MUST READ!

Hi everyone I have a EXTREMELY important announcement! Valbazen is currently not available on backorder with a date according to credible sources saying the manufacturer does NOT expect it to be back until sometime in 2027!!!!
In reality we have 5 effective dewormers (I don’t count the grain dewormer because it can’t be given to male small ruminants and is almost impossible to dose and get the animal to eat correctly). So if you have been using Valbazen as part of your combination when deworming is necessary (remember you should NEVER be deworming regularly or on a routine!!!!!). This is a discussion that WE me as your veterinarian and you need to have together to figure out what is going to be the best option. The small ruminant veterinary community, veterinary parasitologist and veterinary pharmacist are looking into what we can do to get through this hard patch, but we are limited. Remember there are NO new dewormers even in the distant 10 year future!
If you are a cattle producer that has Valbazen I would be willing to work something out with you to get you a legal, effective, safe and cost effective replacement! If you would be willing to do this please text me at 336-816-9208.
As of now there are many drugs we are having issues obtaining. Excede having been one that we’ve been dealing with a while, if you are in need of Excede and are a current client basically I have to get on an allocation list. So you need to let me know WELL in advance before you are out because it is sporadic when it comes available. Penicillin G is also back on the difficult to get list. Keep what you got! I am on the list for stock as it becomes available!
My goal is to keep y’all informed on the information I am given as I receive it.

Please share especially if you know a cattle producer that might be able to help me or yall help each other help other farmers get the meds they need!